There is a greater need than ever for international collaboration and knowledge sharing to tackle the pressing challenges of sustainable development. In this endeavour, young scientists play a pivotal role with fresh perspectives and novel solutions. The Wenzhou Growth Foundation for World Young Scientists and the World Association of Young Scientists (WAYS) are cooperating with the International Research Center of Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals (CBAS) to initiate the "Young Scientist Sustainable Development Goals Award" (Young Scientist SDGs Award). This award recognizes the original research, innovations and breakthroughs made by young scientists that contribute to sustainable development, and aims to encourage them to step up on our way towards a sustainable future.