Deadline: 8-Mar-22
Entries are now open for the Classy Awards, an opportunity for your organization to be recognized as one of the most innovative social programs worldwide.
You will receive exposure to top leaders across the social sector, gain credibility with your donors and supporters, and be a part of a community of changemakers.
Categories
- Social Innovation: The 10 most innovative nonprofits, selected by the Leadership Council.
- People’s Choice: The nonprofit most deserving of recognition, as voted on by the general public.
- Adapt & Overcome: An organization that has transformed the structure of their program to conquer an unexpected challenge.
- Lifetime Achievement: An individual who has achieved excellence over a lifetime of service in the social sector.
Benefits
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Top 50 finalists receive:
- Program evaluation by the Leadership Council, a group of top social sector influencers
- Discounted admission to Classy’s 2022 Collaborative conference
- A feature on the finalists page of the Classy Awards website
- Recognition on Classy’s blog
- Press kit complete with templates and tools to leverage award notoriety
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Top 13 winners receive:
- Two complimentary admissions to Classy’s 2022 Collaborative conference
- Invitation to an exclusive cocktail reception on June 14, 2022 in Philadelphia, PA
- Special recognition and a VIP event experience at the Collaborative
- Custom Classy Awards trophy
- Inclusion in the Classy Award winners press announcement and subsequent media relations campaign
- A feature on the winners page of the Classy Awards website
- Recognition on Classy’s blog and social media
- Press kit complete with templates and tools to leverage award notoriety
Eligibility Criteria
Classy Awards are awarded based on the following eligibility:
- Applicants must be a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status and a valid EIN number
- Organizations must be headquartered in the United States, but programs can operate anywhere in the world
- Organizations must have a representative who is a U.S. resident
- The representative who completes the profile must be 18 years or older
- Programs must address a quantifiable social problem
- Programs must have at least one year of measurable results
- A program is considered a specific initiative that addresses a social or environmental problem, relies on dedicated resources and budget, and has a strategy to achieve distinct goals
- Organizations may submit up to five programs for consideration
For more information, visit Classy Award.
For more information, visit https://awards.classy.org/how-to-apply/
