Eligibility: Can be just one corporation or one nonprofit (does not require a nonprofit partner).

Recognizes initiatives that influence public opinion, shape legislation, or drive systemic change on social impact-related issues. Strong entries demonstrate measurable outcomes, such as policy wins, shifts in public awareness, or changes in industry practices, and show how these outcomes benefit the intended communities or causes. Judges will look for strategic leverage of the organization’s expertise and platform, thoughtful stakeholder engagement, evidence of impact, and a clear tie between the organization and the policy change goal.

Eligibility: At least one corporation AND one nonprofit partner.

This award recognizes initiatives that use marketing, communications, and storytelling to drive measurable social or environmental impact. Strong entries show how creative campaigns, activations, or calls to action engaged audiences, inspired participation, and produced tangible results, such as funds raised, awareness built, or behavior change. Judges will look for entries that integrate purpose into the campaign authentically, demonstrate creative, innovative approaches to reach and motivate audiences, and show evidence of long-term impact or the potential to serve as a model for similar efforts.

Eligibility: Can be just one Nonprofit or Corporation (without a nonprofit partner).

Recognizes products designed to create measurable social impact or support a cause. A cause product is something sold to support a cause, create social or environmental impact, or raise money for communities. Strong entries will clearly demonstrate the connection between the product and its social impact, showing quantifiable outcomes such as funds raised or people helped. Judges will look for initiatives where the product itself drives impact—whether through sustainable design, innovative giving models, or programs that directly connect consumer use to social change—and where that impact is central to the product’s purpose and shows potential for scale or influence.

Eligibility: At least one corporation AND one nonprofit partner.

Recognizes initiatives that make giving simple, accessible, and impactful by engaging consumers to support a cause through point-of-sale transactions. Examples include in-store, online, or mobile activations such as round-up donations or consumer actions that trigger corporate financial contributions. Judges will look for initiatives where the point-of-sale approach directly drives social impact and exemplifies best practices, such as leveraging both partners’ strengths and designing campaigns that are easy for consumers to engage with. Submissions should demonstrate measurable results such as total funds raised and participation rates, as well as evidence of thoughtful engagement with a variety of stakeholders. Initiatives should be sustainable, scalable, and innovative in how they mobilize generosity and build meaningful connections between brands, causes, and consumers.

Eligibility: Can be just one Nonprofit or Corporation (without a nonprofit partner).

Recognizes initiatives that embed diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into a company, campaign, or partnership. Eligible entries may include programs that expand opportunities for equity-seeking communities, internal culture or policy shifts that advance inclusion, or creative DEIB-focused approaches to longstanding social challenges. Strong submissions will provide measurable, numerical evidence of progress, such as increased representation, improved employee engagement, or positive outcomes for the communities served.  Judges will look for initiatives that reflect DEIB principles in action—for example, creating policies or programs that address systemic inequities, designing inclusive workplace practices, amplifying underrepresented voices, fostering belonging for all employees, or developing products or campaigns that intentionally serve diverse communities. Entries that demonstrate leadership commitment, long-term sustainability, and fresh, innovative thinking that drives systemic change will be most competitive.

Eligibility: At least one corporation AND one nonprofit partner.

This award recognizes initiatives that provide direct support to address pressing social issues, such as access to basic needs, workforce development, or inclusive community programs, in ways that align with the company’s values and business goals. Strong entries clearly define the problem being addressed, describe the services delivered, and show measurable outcomes, such as the number of people served, skills gained, or improvements in well-being. Judges will look for initiatives where direct service is central to the strategy, demonstrates meaningful and tangible impact for beneficiaries, and leverages partner strengths. Entries should show innovative approaches to delivering services, foster inclusion and accessibility, engage communities thoughtfully, and have the potential for sustainable, long-term impact.

Eligibility: At least one corporation AND one nonprofit partner.

Recognizes initiatives that provide support and opportunities for people in the disability community through programs, services, or campaigns. Strong entries demonstrate measurable outcomes, such as increased access to resources, improved employment or education opportunities, policy or system changes, or heightened public awareness of disability-related issues. Judges will look for initiatives that actively engage and include people with disabilities in the design and implementation of programs, integrate accessibility and inclusion into all aspects of the initiative, and leverage the partnership to maximize impact. Entries should show innovative approaches to removing barriers and demonstrate sustainable change with the potential to serve as a model for others.

Eligibility: At least one corporation AND one nonprofit partner.

Recognizes initiatives that expand access to education, address inequities, and support innovative approaches to learning for individuals and communities of all ages. Strong entries demonstrate measurable outcomes, such as improved student performance, increased access to educational resources, or greater engagement of learners and educators. Judges will look for initiatives that actively involve students, teachers, or community members in shaping programs, leverage the unique strengths of both partners, and integrate educational goals into the core strategy.