The Global Goalkeeper Award is presented annually by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
It honors exceptional individuals or leaders for their work in advancing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The award is part of the Gates Foundation’s Goalkeepers initiative, which tracks progress and encourages leadership on global challenges.
Notable recipients include Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, recognized in 2019 for the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission).
Now evaluating the options:
(A) The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation — ✔️ Correct. The award is their initiative. ✅
(B) United Nations Environment Programme — Focuses on environmental issues but not this specific award. ❌
(C) Kellogg School of Management — A business school, not connected to this award. ❌
(D) World Meteorological Organization — Deals with climate and weather, not social development awards. ❌
Therefore, the correct answer is option (A).