Celebrating the Impact of Innovative Nonprofits
Started in 2009, the Classy Awards recognize nonprofits for their unique approaches and impact on our world. Decided by a well-respected group of judges, the Classy Awards bring together groundbreaking nonprofits and impact leaders to honor the achievements driving lasting change around the globe.
Winners will be announced on June 7, 2023.
January 17, 2023
Nominations Open
March 10, 2023
Nomination Deadline
April 6, 2023
Top 50 Finalists Announced
June 7, 2023
Winners Announced
Benefits of a Classy Award

Public Recognition
Thanks to our partnership with Upworthy, winners will be featured on their website and social media channels, which collectively have 16 million+ followers across platforms. Winners are also featured in a dedicated media relations campaign and provided with tools to share the achievement with their network.
Collaborative Passes
Finalists receive two complimentary passes to Classy’s 2023 Collaborative conference on June 7-8, 2023 in Philadelphia, PA, and are invited to attend celebrations throughout the event.
Community of Leaders
All finalists are evaluated by our Leadership Council, a group of social sector leaders, and have exclusive opportunities to build connections with these individuals at Collaborative.

Award Categories
Social Innovation
The 10 most innovative nonprofits, selected by the Leadership Council.

Featured: Blood:Water
People’s Choice
The nonprofit most deserving of recognition, as voted on by the general public.

Featured: Project C.U.R.E.

Meet the 2022 Classy Award Winners
The Fine Print
Eligibility
Programs
Criteria
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