Applications Invited for ORG Impact Award Program 2024

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About the Organization

For more than 30 years, the .ORG domain has powered the missions of millions of changemakers around the world. From individuals to large corporations, small community groups to multinational NGOs, .ORGs are home for those inspired to make an impact.

The .ORG Impact Awards (OIAs) recognize the outstanding individuals and organizations using a .ORG domain to make a positive impact in their communities and across the globe. This annual program celebrates the incredible contributions being made across all sectors of society and uplifts the work of those leveraging the Internet for transformative change.

About the Program

ORG Impact Awards is a global awards program hosted by the Public Interest Registry 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.

Category

The .ORG Impact Awards seek to celebrate significant achievements by members of the .ORG community.

• Health and Healing: Recognizes an organization or individual who is dedicated to providing health and wellness resources to the community including education and awareness, vaccine development, equitable distribution of medical supplies, and mental health resources.
• Quality Education for All: Recognizes an organization or individual for contributions in providing education for all, without regard to race, gender, or financial status.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Recognizes an organization or individual for efforts toward furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion in society through creation of policies, programs, and initiatives that address systemic challenges and historic injustices.
• Environmental Stewardship: Recognizes an organization or individual that works to combat the increased threats to our environment and promotes responsible consumption and environmental sustainability in communities around the world.
• Hunger and Poverty: Recognizes an organization or individual who has made significant contributions and innovations in the fight to end hunger, alleviate poverty, and reduce resource inequalities on a local, national, or global scale.
• Community Building: Recognizes an organization or individual whose efforts have contributed to changing or enhancing the lives of those in the community the nominee serves, whether on a local, national, or global level.
• Rising Star: Recognizes an individual under the age of 25 by December 31, 2024, who has created a positive impact in their community through leadership on a project, platform, task, or campaign.

Award

The winners in each category of the .ORG Impact Awards will have the opportunity to direct a monetary donation to the charitable organization of their choice, as follows:

• Org impact awards .ORG of the Year: $40,000 usd
• All winners: $10,000 usd
• All non-winning finalists: $2,500 usd

Eligibility

• you can nominate an individual who is less than 18 years old with their permission. However, if a nominee less than 18 years of age qualifies as a finalist they will be required to complete a consent form signed by their parent or legal guardian.

How to Apply

Submissions close: June 19, 2024

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