Public Interest Registry Unveils Winners of 6th Annual .ORG Impact Awards
During an evening of celebration hosted by Alan Cumming, PIR named Yellow Boat of Hope as the 2024 .ORG of the Year and honored a community of changemakers.
2024 .ORG of the Year
The Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation provides children with opportunity and access to education by providing yellow boats to remote Philippine communities. Their transformative work ensures no child is left behind, fostering hope and creating lasting impact in underserved regions.
What are the .ORG Impact Awards?
From groundbreaking initiatives to steadfast changemakers, the .ORG Impact Awards recognize the profound impact happening in communities across the globe. PIR is proud to shine a light on the tireless efforts and relentless commitment of the .ORG Community and champion those working every day to create positive change and a better tomorrow.
2024 .ORG Celebration
Why Enter
In addition to the awards and recognition, the .ORG Impact Awards provide a platform to support your mission.
OIA Impact
The .ORG Impact Awards were created to celebrate the accomplishments of .ORGs and help further their missions by providing access to more resources. Hear how being part of the program has made a difference for past OIA Finalists and Winners.
Expanded Network
“What I believed would have been a simple one-off award event night had beautifully evolved into an ecosystem of supportive changemakers”.
May Wang
Linens n Love
Rising Star Category Finalist
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Inspiration
“This has inspired me to continue to create a world of economic empowerment for women globally. We will not relent in this mandate and mission.”
Oluwadamilola Akintewe
Project Rebirth
Rising Star Category Finalist
Measurable Impact
“Winning the .ORG Impact Awards significantly boosted our efforts at LightEd. The recognition and financial support from the award enabled us to provide sustainable energy access to over 600 individuals, acquire new tools and materials essential for expanding our operations, and enhance our credibility within the global sustainability community.”
Stanley Anigbogu
LightEd
Rising Star Category Winner
Community
“It was very grounding and reaffirming to be surrounded by so many individuals from around the world, working on so many impactful ventures.”
Anna Szczepanek
Penta Medical
Health and Healing Category Finalist
Driving Growth
“The .ORG Impact Award nomination changed the trajectory of our organization and the incredibly deserving refugee children we serve. We more than doubled the amount of funds raised in the year after the nomination than in the year before, allowing us to fully rehabilitate a 12,000 square foot former Chicago Public Library building that we had bought.”
Mike O’Connor
Forging Opportunities for Refugees in America (FORA)
Quality Education for All Category Finalist
Future Potential
“The connections we made during our stay in Washington DC are invaluable, and I am eager to leverage them for potential future collaborations. Building upon these contacts will undoubtedly contribute to expanding our reach and making a more profound impact within the communities we serve.”
Wasswa Nelson
Sodzo Foundation
Environmental Stewardship Category Finalist
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