Shine a Light on Change: Nominations are Open for the 2025 .ORG Impact Awards

At WordPress.com, we’re proud to support mission-driven organizations and individuals who use the web to create real-world impact. That’s why we’re excited to share that nominations are now open for the 2025 .ORG Impact Awards, a global celebration of those using .org domains to build a better, more equitable future.

What are the .ORG Impact Awards?

Hosted by the Public Interest Registry, the .ORG Impact Awards recognize the changemakers and community builders behind some of the world’s most inspiring .org websites. From fighting hunger to promoting education, the honorees are celebrated for the powerful work they do both online and in the real world.

This year, awards will be given across seven categories, including Health and Healing, Environmental Stewardship, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. One outstanding finalist will be named .ORG of the Year and will receive a total of $50,000 donation to support their mission. Category winners receive $10,000 each, and all finalists are invited to an in-person celebration in Washington, D.C.

In 2024, the Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation from the Philippines earned the top honor for its creative solution to a basic challenge: getting kids to school. 

Their answer? Boats. The foundation provides transportation for children in remote coastal villages, making education accessible, one ride at a time.

Stories like these remind us of the power behind every .org site and company.

How to participate this year

If you are doing meaningful work through a .org site—or if someone you know is—nominate yourself or them. Visit the .ORG Impact Awards site to submit your nomination.

Here are a few key dates to keep in mind:

• Nominations close: June 4, 2025
• Finalists announced: August 12, 2025
• Awards ceremony: October 7, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

Should you get a .org domain?

If you’re on a mission to make a difference, a .org domain is your digital badge of purpose. It’s trusted globally by nonprofits, open-source projects, grassroots campaigns, and values-driven brands. 

A .org domain tells your audience you’re here to serve, support, and inspire—not just sell. Whether you’re starting a new initiative, launching a community project, or building credibility for your cause, a .org domain gives your message the home it deserves.

Get your .org domain at WordPress.com and start building your impact today. It’s free for the first year with any annual hosting plan, or you can register one to use anywhere at our lowest-ever price, as part of our commitment to supporting mission-driven organizations and democratizing publishing. In fact, we currently host over 80,000 .org domains!

And if you need a website to promote your organization, our AI website builder helps you launch your site fast. 

Let’s celebrate the web’s potential for greatness because every click, story, and site can spark change.