Charity

Win $45,000 for Your Charity in the .ORG Web Awards

by Lisa Baltes

So, you’re one of the doers, those who see how the world could be, and turn those visions into reality. You make a difference. And if you do all that with a .ORG website, then this one’s for you: submit your nomination for the annual .ORG Impact Awards by June 29, 2022, and receive up to $45,000 for the charity of your choice.

What Are the .ORG Impact Awards?

For more than 30 years, .ORG has provided a global platform for organisations and individuals to champion their causes. The .ORG Impact Awards reward their ongoing commitment to inspiring and making a difference.

“The .ORG Impact Awards celebrate and recognize inspiring changemakers in the .ORG Community and their relentless commitment to making the world a better place […] We’re honored to empower the passionate, determined individuals, and organizations that never stop striving to create positive change in the communities they serve.”

Jon Nevett, CEO of Public Interest Registry

Fun Fact: The .ORG Registry is itself a non-profit organisation. Dedicated to being a model registry for domain names, it supports those who want to make the world a better place.

Which Categories Can You Apply For?

The categories for the 2022 awards are:

  • Health and Healing: For organisations or individuals providing health and wellness resources.
  • Quality Education for All: For organisations or individuals providing education without regard to race, gender, or financial status.
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: For organisations or individuals furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Environmental Stewardship: For organisations or individuals promoting responsible consumption and sustainability.
  • Hunger and Poverty: For organisations or individuals working to end hunger, poverty, and resource inequality.
  • Community Building: For organisations or individuals enhancing the lives of people in their community on a local, national, or global level.
  • Rising Star: For individuals under the age of 25 making a positive impact in their community.
  • .ORG of the Year: For organisations or individuals delivering outstanding achievements. Finalists in the other seven categories are automatically eligible for this award.

All entries will be judged by a panel of internet, non-profit, and marketing leaders. The top five per category will be named as finalists on September 20. The final winners will be announced on November 15.

Why Submit an Entry for the .ORG Impact Awards?

1. Win a cash donation: The winner of the .ORG of the Year award will receive $35,000, while other category winners will receive $10,000 each. This amount will be donated to a charity of their choice.

2. Increase community reach and raise awareness: Show the world how your .ORG is helping the community. This is your time to shine and serve as an example to others.

3. Receive an award: and proudly share that your .ORG is among the world’s best!

Plus: All finalists will receive a free digital toolkit to help them promote their achievements on social media.

So, what are you waiting for? Read more or nominate your site here. And if you don’t have a .ORG domain yet, you can start here.