In the vast expanse of the digital world, your .org domain isn't just an address. It's a symbol of change. It marks your mission, empowers your purpose, and connects the world to your cause.
RIP, the body behind the 2025 .ORG Impact Awards, knows this too well, So, if you're a nonprofit, grassroots initiative, or championing a cause, then it’s time for the win you’ve been looking for.
The awards
Every impactful mission deserves acknowledgment. The .ORG Impact Awards prizes organizations and individuals using their .org to drive change.
But it's more than a round of applause and a handshake. It's about amplifying your mission, expanding your reach, and fueling your journey with meaningful support.
The rewards
.ORG of the Year: $50,000.
Category winners: $10,000 each.
Finalists: $2,500 each.
Moving beyond money, winners and finalists gain exposure on .ORG platforms, like features, social media promotion, and marketing assets (to help show you’re a valid and certified cause).
You also connect to a network of charity leaders, helping to spread your name around the world, connecting waves of opportunities along the way.
A win for all
Your .org should fall into one or more of these categories:
Health and Healing.
Quality Education for All.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Environmental Stewardship.
Hunger and Poverty.
Community Building.
Rising Star (for individuals under 30).
.ORG of the Year.
Key dates
Submission deadline: June 4, 2025.
Finalists announced: August 12, 2025.
Winners revealed: October 7, 2025, at the Washington, D.C. ceremony.
Make more impact
Submit your nomination by June 4, 2025, and help your .ORG’s impact spread across the globe.
Frequently asked questions
They’re annual awards for .ORG sites making real-world impact. Think nonprofits, grassroots movements, or anyone using .ORG for good.
Any .ORG domain doing mission-driven work can enter. That includes individuals, organizations, and projects of any size, anywhere. You don’t need to be a registered nonprofit.
The top award is $50,000. Category winners get $10,000 each, and finalists take home $2,500. Winners also get featured across .ORG channels.
Submissions close on June 4, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. ET. No extensions. Don’t miss your window.
Yes, just make sure they use a .ORG domain and are on board. You’ll need their info and permission to apply for them. Nominate a team, an individual, or a project you admire.
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