Now Open 2026 Nominations are open through August 31 — 2nd Annual Cycle
2nd Annual Cycle Nominations Open · Est. 2024
2026
Cause Catalyst Awards
North America Human Services · Nonprofit

The organizations doing the hardest work deserve the loudest recognition.

Cause Catalyst Awards honor nonprofits and human services programs that lead with courage, listen with intention, and prove that impact is built — not accidental.

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About the Awards
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The hardest work in the world deserves the loudest recognition.

Cause Catalyst Awards are presented annually to human services organizations across North America — recognizing nonprofits that lead with courage, listen to the people they serve, and prove that impact is built, not accidental.

Winners are scored by independent sector leaders on measurable outcomes, client-centered practices, and organizational commitment to continuous improvement. Nominations are open to any qualifying nonprofit or human services program in the US or Canada.

How It Works

A rigorous,
transparent process.

1
Nominate

Submit for any qualifying org or leader. Self-nominations are welcome.

Now — Aug 31, 2026
2
Review

Staff reviews all nominations for eligibility before advancing to judges.

Sept 1–15, 2026
3
Judge

An independent panel scores nominees on standardized rubrics via Praiz.

Sept 16 – Oct 15, 2026
4
Celebrate

Winners announced and celebrated across the sector.

November 2026
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"The organizations doing the hardest work are often the most invisible. These awards exist to change that."
— Cause Catalyst Awards Mission Statement
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Nominations Now Open

Know an org doing extraordinary work?

Nominations take about 15 minutes. You don't need to be affiliated — anyone can nominate.

Submissions close
August 31, 2026
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