Organization Award Categories & Criteria

Eligibility:  Organizations may apply that conduct social and/or environmental impact programs throughout the year to enhance the quality of life for their employees, customers, communities where they operate.  Open to organizations of all sizes operating in the San Diego region, regardless of the organization’s headquarters location.

Social Impact For-Profit Business of the Year

This award acknowledges a business that has excelled by integrating social impact into its mission and/or operations. Nominated businesses should illustrate how their commitment to social responsibility has created positive change in San Diego community while simultaneously achieving business success.

Social Impact Nonprofit Charity of the Year

This award celebrates a nonprofit organization that has made a substantial difference in our community through effective programs, partnerships and initiatives. Nominated organizations should showcase their innovative approaches and the measurable impact of their efforts.

Social Impact Government Agency of the Year

Eligibility:  Individuals may apply that contribute their time, talent and/or treasure to improving the San Diego region and the communities where they live, work and play.  Open to all paid employees, vendors, volunteers and interns.

Philanthropic & Community Advancement Lifetime Achievement Award

This prestigious award recognizes an individual whose lifelong dedication to philanthropy and community advancement has significantly transformed San Diego. Nominees should demonstrate a sustained impact through their exceptional leadership and commitment to social causes over their careers.

Nonprofit Social Impact Changemaker of the Year

This award praises one individual who has significantly advanced their organization’s mission and impact through community engagement, volunteerism and/or through financial giving.  Nominees should demonstrate exceptional leadership and dedication to creating positive social and/or environmental change in our community through their work.

Business Social Impact Changemaker of the Year

This award praises one person that has significantly advanced their organization’s mission and impact through volunteerism, community engagement and/or financial giving.  Nominees should demonstrate exceptional leadership and dedication to creating positive social change in our community through their work.

Government Social Impact Changemaker of the Year

This award praises one person that has significantly advanced their organization’s mission and impact through community engagement, volunteerism and/or advocacy work.  Nominees should demonstrate exceptional leadership and dedication to creating positive social change in our community through their work.

Veteran Social Impact Changemaker of the Year

This award honors an individual that has made outstanding contributions to support our military community. Nominees should showcase their dedication to enhancing the lives of service members and their families through advocacy and support.

Questions? 

If you have any questions about the nomination process, please contact us at info@causesandiego.org .