The fight against corruptions does not only need the will of an engaged sector of people and organizations, but also requires tools to be able to combat corruption. This category looks to reward those who have created and developed the necessary tools to help in the fight against corruption. This includes the development, use of innovative solutions and approaches to anti-corruption action and the raising of awareness. Such solutions and approaches may involve innovative methodologies that will help those whom wish to combat corruption in every way possible. 
This category also seeks to celebrate those who shine a light on the corruption that negatively impacts societies around the world through their journalistic endeavours. Sound and ethical investigative journalism plays a critical role in tackling corruption by exposing and documenting corruption and corrupt actors, laying the foundation for long-lasting change. This category recognizes those who have produced exceptional pieces of investigative journalism which have helped to uncover corruption at a local, national, regional or even international level.