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The second annual .ORG Impact Awards, which kick off on Nov. 30, will look much different than the debut version in 2019.
While this year, there will be no ‘black tie-optional’ gala in the nation’s capital, 45 finalists have been announced for the first 9 award categories, with each award being announced on a successive day of ‘The Ten Days of .ORG.’ Award winners will receive a donation of up to $30,000 USD to an eligible charitable entity of their choice.
On the final night of the celebration — Dec. 11 — one of the 45 nominees will be crowned ‘.ORG of the Year.’
“In this year marked by so much challenge and change, mission-driven .ORGs are making even more of an impact on the communities and causes they serve and support,” said Jon Nevett, President and CEO of the Public Interest Registry. “We celebrate their contributions and recognize that .ORGs are making their communities a better place. This year, we saw an extremely impressive group of submissions showcasing the diverse and inspiring work taking place in the .ORG community around the world, and we want to thank everyone who participated in the .ORG Impact Awards.”
More than 500 organizations and individuals submitted entries this year across the following categories: Combatting Coronavirus; Fighting Hunger and Poverty; Championing Equality, Equity, Inclusion; Promoting Education; Advancing Environmental Sustainability; Promoting a Safer Internet; Innovation Award; Outstanding Volunteer; and .ORG Newcomer of the Year. All nominations are tied to an active website with a .ORG domain; the full list of finalists can be seen here.
“After a thorough review by our 2020 judges, the top 5 entries across 9 categories have been identified and named finalists, each representing the best of what .ORGs have to offer in making a meaningful difference in their communities and the world,” Nevett said. “We are awed and inspired by their achievements and look forward to announcing the winning .ORGs later this fall.”
.ORG is the original purpose-driven “generic” top-level domain (gTLD) with more than 10 million domain names registered worldwide. The 2019 .ORG Nonprofit of the Year winner was World Refugees School.
