The application submission window closes on February 15, 2026
Evaluation Process
Nomination
Nominees can submit their
application forms by
Feb 15, 2026
Evaluation
An independent jury will evaluate submissions based on predefined criteria
Announcement
The winners will be announced at the Global Volunteering Summit '26 on Feb 25, 2026
Award Categories
The Volunteering Powerhouse
for the most consistent volunteering effort
The Mobilizer
for driving the highest participation from the workforce
The Innovator
for driving innovation in employee volunteering initiatives
The Impact Accelerator
for a rapid scale-up of the volunteering program
The Global Champion
for expanding volunteering initiatives globally
The Purpose Pioneer
for mission-driven volunteering programs addressing key societal challenges
This award is for Social Impact Leaders
Volunteering Leader of the Year
for exceptional leadership in driving impactful, inclusive, and innovative volunteering initiatives
AI for Impact
for promoting AI-led volunteering in their organization
Engagement Architect
for leading champion network development and engagement
Impactpreneur
for launching unique and innovative volunteering program(s)
Rising Star
for young practitioners driving employee volunteering in their organizations
Community Ally
for engaging affinity groups in volunteering programs
Champions of Change
Recognizing exceptional Champions who have been instrumental in driving volunteering within their organizations.
Host Awards
Goodera will recognize exceptional hosts who have created 11/10 volunteering experiences and brought the magic of human connection to life
nonprofit Awards
Goodera will recognize outstanding nonprofit partners that drove significant social impact via volunteering
past award winners
Rising star
Impact Accelerator
Changemaker of the year
The Mobilizer
The Volunteering Powerhouse (>20k employees)
The global Champion
Impactpreneur
The Innovator
The Volunteering Powerhouse (<20k employees)
The purpose pioneer
Community Ally
Frequently asked questions
Eligibility and Nominations
Who is eligible to submit a nomination?
How do I submit my nomination?
Can I apply for multiple award categories?
Is there a fee to submit a nomination?
Award Categories and Evaluation
How many award categories are there?
What are the evaluation criteria for the awards?
Who evaluates the nominations?
Can an company or individual win multiple awards?
Submission Process
Can I save my nomination form and complete it later?
Do I need to submit supporting materials like photos or videos?
Award Ceremony
When and where will the awards ceremony be held?
Do I need to attend the ceremony to win?
Miscellaneous
Will finalists be notified in advance?
Where can I get help or ask additional questions?
