Public Interest Registry launches ORG Impact Awards 2025

The global awards program honoring the .ORG Community and the extraordinary individuals and organizations leading change and improving lives worldwide.

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.

Categories

• Quality Education for All
  • Recognizes an organization or individual breaking down barriers to education, fostering learning opportunities that empower individuals, and creating pathways to a brighter future for all.
• Health and Healing
  • Recognizes an organization or individual dedicated to advancing health and well-being in their community by ensuring access to care, resources, and support.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Recognizes an organization or individual 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 or individual leading the way in protecting the planet, promoting sustainability, and inspiring communities to create a healthier, more resilient future.
• Community Building
  • Recognizes an organization or individual whose efforts are strengthening the fabric of their community, fostering connections, and driving meaningful change on a local, national, or global level.
• Hunger and Poverty
  • Recognizes an organization or individual who has made significant contributions and innovations to combat hunger, reduce poverty, and create lasting economic opportunities that uplift individuals and communities.
• Rising Star
  • Recognizes an individual under the age of 30 on December 31, 2025, who is shaping the future, demonstrating leadership, and driving impact through their passion, innovation, and commitment to positive change.
• ORG of the Year
  • This award recognizes and honors an organization or individual 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. The .ORG of the Year will be selected by PIR in its sole discretion.

Award Information

• 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

Eligibility Criteria

• The .ORG Impact Awards (the “Program”) is open only to individuals who are at least eighteen (18) years old and have permission to nominate the individual or entity that is the registrant, or is affiliated with the registrant, of a second level .ORG domain name.
• Individuals or entities who reside in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Sudan, the Syrian Arab Republic, or Crimea may not nominate or be identified as a “Nominee”.
  • Employees of Public Interest Registry and any of its parent and affiliate companies as well as the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings, and children) and household members of each such employee are not eligible to nominate individuals or entities, or be considered as a Nominee for any award.
  • The Program is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited.
• Guidelines: 
  • All organizations nominated to any category must have a website hosted on the .ORG domain.
  • All individual Nominees must have an established role at an organization with a website on the .ORG domain.
  • The Nominee must be the registrant, or affiliated with the registrant, of a second level .ORG domain name. The URL of the website must resolve to a .ORG domain name. All Submissions will be evaluated in English.
  • If the initial Submission is not in English, Google Translate will be used during the judging process to evaluate entry.

For more information, visit PIR.