The .ORG Impact Awards celebrate people and groups from all over the world who are making a difference in their communities. In 2024, winners will be chosen in 7 categories plus a .ORG of the Year.
The 7 winners will each receive $10,000; other finalists in each category will receive $2,500 apiece. The .ORG of the Year will receive $50,000. Nominations are due by June 19, 2024.
Eligibility
Nominator
To submit a nomination, you must be at least 18 years old and have permission from the nominee.
Nominee
Nominees must be organizations with a website on the .org domain or an individual affiliated with such an organization. Individuals under the age of 18 may be nominated, but if selected, will require a consent form signed by their parent or guardian.
Exclusions
Nominations will not be accepted for people or organizations located in Crimea, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, or Syria.
Categories
- Health and Healing – Providing health and wellness resources including education, vaccine development, and mental health services
- Quality Education for All – Providing education for everyone regardless of race, gender, or financial status
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Working to increase DEI through policymaking and programs that address systemic injustice
- Environmental Stewardship – Fighting environmental threats and promoting sustainable consumption
- Hunger and Poverty – Signficantly contributing to the end of resource inequality
- Community Building – Changing lives in the community on a local, national, or global scale
- Rising Star – An individual under 25 as of December 31, 2024 who has led a project or campaign to bring positive change to their community
- The .ORG Impact Awards .ORG of the Year – Outstanding achievement with significant impact and measurable results. Finalists in the other 7 categories are automatically eligible.
Additional Rewards
In addition to the financial award, winners will receive:
- A trophy
- A dedicated .ORG Impact Awards logo mark to use in promotional materials
- Featured presence in .ORG articles, videos, and social media over the following year
- Featured presence at the .ORG Impact Awards event in October 2024
- An invitation and up to $2,000 in travel expenses to attend the .ORG Impact Awards event in October 2024
