Deadline: May 27, 2026
Nominations are open for the ORG Impact Awards 2026. The .ORG Impact Awards is a global awards program 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.
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.
Category
The .ORG Impact Awards seek to celebrate significant achievements by members of the .ORG community.
- Health and Healing: Recognizes an organization dedicated to advancing health and well-being in their community by ensuring access to care, resources, and support.
- Quality Education for All: Recognizes an organization breaking down barriers to education, fostering learning opportunities that empower individuals, and creating pathways to a brighter future for all.
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Recognizes an organization fostering a more inclusive and equitable world by breaking down barriers, amplifying underrepresented voices, and driving meaningful change that creates opportunities for all.
- Environmental Stewardship: Recognizes an organization leading the way in protecting our planet, promoting sustainability, and inspiring communities to create a healthier, more resilient future.
- Hunger and Poverty: Recognizes an organization who has made significant contributions and innovations to combat hunger, reduce poverty, and create lasting economic opportunities that uplift individuals and communities.
- Community Building: Recognizes an organization whose efforts are strengthening the fabric of their community, fostering connections, and driving meaninful change on a local, national, or global level.
- Rising Star: Recognizes an individual under the age of 30 by December 31, 2026, who is shaping the future, demonstrating leadership, and driving impact through their passion, innovation, and committment to positive change.
- The .ORG Impact Awards .ORG of the Year – Recognizes an organization 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.
Benefits
Winners will receive a custom award and the ability to select a non-profit or NGO organization of their choice to receive up to a $50,000 contribution (depending on the award category). Nonprofit entrants are welcome to select their own nonprofit as the beneficiary of that donation. Individuals, for-profits and community groups are welcome to select any nonprofit they believe in to receive the donation. Public Interest Registry reserves the right to approve any charitable donations.
- .ORG of the Year – $40,000 USD
- Category Winners – $10,000 USD
- Category Finalists (non-winners) – $2,500 USD
More importantly, they hope recognition through The .ORG Impact Awards will help raise the profile of your .ORG and provide additional validation to your programs. Additionally, winners will have the opportunity to:
- Be featured extensively online during the .ORG Impact Awards event in October 2026
- Use a dedicated .ORG Impact Awards logo mark in promotional materials
- Be featured in various .ORG digital platforms throughout the year, including articles, videos, social posts, and more.
Eligibility
- Open only to individuals who are at least 18 years old and have permission to nominate the individual or entity that uses or has a connection to .ORG domain.
- Unfortunately, employees of Public Interest Registry and any of its parent and affiliate companies, as well as the immediate family and household members of each such employee are not eligible to nominate individuals or entities, or be considered as a nominee for any award.
Nomination
For more information, visit ORG Impact Awards.
