Why Should .ORGs Enter the OIAs?

The .ORG Impact Awards honor the efforts and accomplishments of mission-driven organizations and individuals across the globe. The OIAs exist to celebrate your success.

What’s in it for .ORGs?

Since its inception in 2019, the .ORG Impact Awards has recognized more than
190 outstanding organizations from over 70 different countries,
and awarded more than $500,000 in donations to support their great work.

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Receive a Significant Cash Donation

Selected individuals and organizations are eligible to receive up to a $50,000 USD donation to the non-profit of their choice, including our outstanding finalists.

Build Community

Show the world how your .ORG is impacting the community! Build support, generate funding, and rally others to your cause. Serve as a shining example to others, striving to make a better world for us all.

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Prestigious Awards

Display your custom .ORG Impact Award to let the world know that your organization is achieving amazing results and making a difference. Finalists will be invited to attend our in-person gala in Washington DC (including travel and accommodations)!

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Raise Awareness

Finalists and winners will be featured across a variety of .ORG platforms throughout the year, including videos, articles, social posts, and more! We’ve expanded our programs to focus more attention on finalists and winners than ever before!

.ORG Impact Award Categories

The .ORG Impact Awards seek to celebrate significant achievements by members of the .ORG community. There are seven award categories subject to the nomination and judging process. Click on each to see the description.

Quality Education for All
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Quality Education for All

Recognizes an organization or individual for contributions in providing education for all.

Health and Healing
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Health and Healing

Recognizes an organization or individual dedicated to providing health & wellness resources to the community, including education and awareness, vaccine development, equitable distribution of supplies, and mental health resources.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Recognizes an organization or individual for efforts toward furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion in society through creation of policies, programs, and initiatives that address systemic challenges and historic injustices.

Environmental Stewardship
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Environmental Stewardship

Recognizes an organization or individual that works to combat the increased threats to our environment and promotes responsible consumption and environmental sustainability in communities around the world.

Community Building
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Community Building

Recognizes an organization or individual whose efforts have contributed to changing or enhancing the lives of those in the community the nominee serves, whether on a local, national, or global level.

Hunger and Poverty
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Hunger and Poverty

Recognizes an organization or individual who has made significant contributions and innovations in the fight to end hunger, alleviate poverty, and reduce resource inequalities on a local, national, or global scale.

Rising Star
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Rising Star

Recognizes an individual under the age of 25 by December 31, 2022, who has created a positive impact in their community through leadership on a project, platform, task, or campaign.

Stanley Anigbogi
LightEd CEO and Co-Founder
2023 Award Winner
https://lightedimpact.org
.ORG of the Year
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.ORG of the Year

This award recognizes and honors an organization or individual for outstanding achievement as evidenced by results and/or contributions to its sector, constituents, community, or society at large. The finalists in the other seven categories are automatically eligible for this award. The .ORG of the Year will be selected by PIR in its sole discretion.

Hope for Justice
2023 .ORG of the Year Winner
www.hopeforjustice.org
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.ORG Impact Awards FAQs

The .ORG Impact Awards is a global awards program hosted by the Public Interest Registry to recognize and celebrate individuals and organizations that have a connection to a registered .ORG domain for their contributions, achievements, and impact they have made in their communities.

Get Ready to Apply

Visit our awards portal to create an account and prepare for the next Call for Entries.

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