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communities
they
serve. Over the past eight years, the .ORG
Impact Awards have recognized more than 300 outstanding
.ORGs from over 120 countries. Through the
Awards, PIR has awarded $865,000 for
transformative work taking place around the world.
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Jon
Nevett
CEO, Public Interest Registry |
PIR
CEO Jon Nevett noted, "The .ORG
Impact Awards remind us that meaningful
change often starts at the community
level, driven by people who see a need
and come together to take action. Our .ORG
Community of changemakers inspires us every
year. As we open this year's nominations,
we're excited to uplift and celebrate the
next wave of changemakers who are
reimagining what's possible and
strengthening communities around the
world."
Applications
will be accepted from now to May 27, 2026.
The categories include:
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Health
and Healing
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Quality
Education for All
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Diversity,
Equity, and Inclusion
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Environmental
Stewardship
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Hunger
and Poverty
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Community
Building
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Rising
Star
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Applications
are free and open to any organization with a
.ORG domain. The Rising Star category is open to any
individual under the age of 30 affiliated with a
.ORG domain. The award categories are designed to be
inclusive of any and all .ORGs that are working to
make a positive impact in the world. Organizations
may apply for multiple categories of awards
if more than one category is a good fit. The top
five entries in each category will be named as
finalists on August 11, 2026. Five
finalists will be named in each category with all
35 finalists being invited to attend the final
awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. with
complimentary travel and opportunities to meet with
other .ORG Community leaders and hosted by a
celebrity on October 6, 2026. Category winners
and the 2026 .ORG of the Year will be announced at
the award ceremony. Winners of each category will
take home $10,000 in donation award funds,
and the .ORG of the Year will receive a total
of $50,000. The 35 finalists across all
categories will receive a $2,500 donation.
To
nominate an organization or individual for a .ORG
Impact Award, visit www.orgimpactawards.org.
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