Introducing Top 10 Finalists for the 3rd Annual CLASSY Awards!

The Top 10 Finalists in each category have been determined by public vote and now a panel of industry professionals will score each of these Finalists based on originality, impact, award category fit. The National CLASSY Awards Winners will be determined by combining the Finalists' public vote ranking with the judges' ranking. Winners will be revealed live on-stage at the CLASSY Awards Ceremony on Saturday, September 17th at the San Diego Civic Theatre.

Join us September 16th and 17th as we applaude the accomplishments of 2,000 CLASSY Awards Nominees and celebrate with the 12 National Winners! Only a few tickets are still available - reserve your seat to the CLASSIEST show in town!



Charity of the Year
4 Paws for Ability More Info Setting the Precedent in the Service Dog Industry
Admission Possible More Info Admission Possible: Leveraging an Innovative National Service Model in Ending Poverty Through Education
Dogs Deserve Better, Inc. More Info Dog Nonprofit Transforms Vick's Bad Newz Kennels to Good Newz Rehab Center
Invisible Children More Info Invisible Children Mobilizes Thousand to Raise $1.7 Million for Children of Central Africa
Miracle Flights for Kids More Info Miracle Flights for Kids Coordinates 68,000th Flight to Save Sick Kids Across America.
Pablove Foundation More Info Pablove Across America Fights Kids Cancer One Pedal Stroke at a Time
School on Wheels, Inc More Info School on Wheels Helps Homeless Children Succeed in School
Team Rubicon More Info Veterans + Medical Professionals + Social Media = Better Disaster Response
The Soldiers Project More Info Invisible Wounds of War -The Soldiers Project - Bringing Our Troops All the Way Home
Wish Upon a Wedding More Info Wish Upon a Wedding Fulfills Dreams for Couples Facing Terminal Illness
Small Charity of the Year
Hug It Forward More Info Bottle Schools: Using Discarded Bottles as the Foundation of Education
Kids Caring 4 Kids More Info Students Dance to Change Lives
Kids for Peace More Info Kids for Peace Cultivates Kindness, Respect and Unity – Grows to 100+ Chapters Worldwide
Kids Helping Kids Fix Broken Hearts More Info Kids Have a Heart for Broken Heart Kids
Kids In Danger More Info Danny’s Law: One Family Turns Tragic Loss into Safety Crusade
Little Dresses for Africa More Info Little Dresses for Africa Sends Relief
Long Way Home, Inc. More Info Young Americans Building a School with Used Tires, Plastic Bottles and Recycled Glass
LostNMissing Inc More Info LostNMissing Inc Assists Families of Missing Loved Ones
The Healing Hands Foundation More Info Changing Our World One Child at a Time!
The Hugs Project More Info The Hugs Project Sends "Hugs from Home" To Troops Overseas
Best New Charity
Aevidum More Info Aevidum Empowers America's Youth to Conquer Teenage Depression and Suicide
Celebrate the Military Child, A Program of the SFC More Info Medal of Honor Recipient's Family Celebrates Military Children
Hug It Forward More Info Bottle Schools: Using Discarded Bottles as the Foundation of Education.
iFoster More Info iFoster Supports Over 600,000 Children in Foster Care
Make Some Noise: Cure Kids Cancer Foundation, Inc. More Info Making Some Noise for Kids Cancer!
Marley's Mission More Info Marley's Mission Succeeds in Healing Children of Trauma!
Team Rubicon More Info Veterans + Medical Professionals + Social Media = Better Disaster Response
Threads for Teens More Info Threads for Teens Helps Dress Underpriveledged Girls with New Clothes & Hope
Volunteers for International Development and Aid More Info VIDA – The Spirit of Global Partnership
YouthRoots More Info YouthRoots Empowers Local Youth to Change the Lives of Hundreds
Most Creative Fundraiser By A Charity
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation More Info L.A. Loves Alex's Lemonade
An Achievable Dream More Info Inaugural Run for the Dream Supports Wounded Warriors and An Achievable Dream Academies
Bike & Build More Info Eat. Sleep. Bike. Build: Cycling for Affordable Housing
Busted Foundation More Info Bowling for Boobies Gives Financial Support to Women With Breast Cancer
CHADS Coaltion for Mental Health More Info CHADS Coalition's Kids Walking for Kids Raises Funds and Awareness for Adolescent Mental Health Issues
Dumb Friends League More Info 20,000 Paws Raise Money for Homeless Oets at the Dumb Friends League
Forgotten Voices More Info Movement Launched to Help 10,000 AIDS Orphans
Kids Caring 4 Kids More Info Students Dance to Change Lives
Spanda Inc. More Info Cedar Rapids Talent Fest: Amateur Contestants Strut Their Stuff, While Benefitting Vision Impaired Individuals
Voices for Children More Info Debi Green Letter: One Adoptive Family's Story
Most Effective Awareness Campaign By A Charity
Alliance for a Healthier Generation More Info Healthy Eating Campaign Reaches 85 Million People
Ampleharvest.org, Inc More Info National Campaign Fights Hunger, Helps Environment
Doggone Safe More Info Doggone Safe Is Spreading Dog Safety To More Than 500,000 Children Nationwide
Girls Educational and Mentoring Services (GEMS) More Info GEMS’ Girls Are Not for Sale Campaign: Girls Should Be Celebrated, Not Sold
Goodwill Industries International More Info Goodwill and Levi's Raise Global Consciousness, Drive Socially-Responsible Donation Movement
Invisible Children More Info Invisible Children Mobilizes Thousand to Raise $1.7 Million for Children of Central Africa
JustTell More Info JustTell Educates, Empowers Teens About Sexual Abuse Through Summer Concert Series --With Huge Results!
Keep A Breast Foundation More Info Keep A Breast Speaks To Youth Through “I love Boobies”
Pablove Foundation More Info Pablove Across America Fights Kids Cancer One Pedal Stroke at a Time
Soulforce More Info Brilliant Young Heretics Travel the Country for Educatiional Access and Social Justice
Most Innovative Use of Social Media By A Charity
Angels of Animals, Inc. More Info Special Animal Rescue Saves Over 25 Cats
Be The Change Inc. More Info Be The Change Inc. Bringing American Service to a New Level
Ethiopian Orphan Relief, Inc. More Info Ethiopian Orphan Relief's Project Gena Makes Holidays Merry
GLBT Advocacy & Youth Services, Inc. More Info New Nonprofit in Huntsville Supports GLBTQ Youth & Works to Prevent Homelessness
I'm Too Young For This! Cancer Foundation More Info Cancer Talk Radio Changes The World
Kids With Food Allergies Foundation More Info Making Strides for the Health and Safety of Kids With Food Allergies
Lowell General Hospital More Info "Fireworks" for Lowell General's TeamWalk for CancerCare
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network More Info Be a Hero in the Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer
Puppy Prodigies/Surfin' for Paws-abilities More Info Judy Fridono Creates SURFice Dog Project with Help of Pup, Ricochet
Reece's Rainbow More Info Reece's Rainbow Finds Families for Orphans with Special Needs
Volunteer Of The Year
Ben Morrison More Info Life can be a “Pain in the Butt”: Laughter Can Be the Cure
Candice Larsen/Mackay Elementary School More Info Mom Dedicated to Find Funding for Economically Devastated Rural Idaho School
Carlo Garcia More Info Carlo Garcia Goes On A One Man Giving Spree
Chet Bressman More Info One man and one PAW – Making a BIG Difference!
Debbie Cantwell More Info Breast Cancer Survivor Pays It Forward
Dr. Cynthia Horner More Info Saving Lives and Building Hope from Virginia to Sierra Leone
Jessica's Jackpots More Info Helping Find a Jackpot for Childhood Cancer
Muffy Walker More Info Walker Puts a Face on Mental Illness!
Ray and Karen Stark More Info Ray and Karen Stark Support Troops Through Hugs Project Care Packages!
Troy Yocum More Info Hike Across United States To Support U.S. Troops
Young NonProfit Leader of the Year
Amanda Evrard More Info Nonprofit Manager Saves Homeless Animals on the Side
Amy Harmon More Info The Power of Education Over Poverty
Angela Libby More Info Angela Libby Offers Support and Hope to Homeless Veterans
Emily May/Hollaback! More Info Emily May is Leading a Movement to End Public Sexual Harassment
Faith Huckel/Restore NYC More Info Faith Huckel: Tireless Visionary Providing Long-Term Aftercare to Trafficking Victims
Emily May/Hollaback! More Info Emily May is Leading a Movement to End Public Sexual Harassment
Kimberly Felshaw/Operation Showers of Appreciation More Info Local Mom Gives Back: BabyShowers for Military Families
Leslie A. Lewin More Info Empowering 5,000 Young Leaders from Conflict Regions
Sara Finger More Info Sara Finger Leads Progressive Charge Toward Social Justice for Women
Victoria Lanier/Education Through Music-Los Angele More Info Education Through Music-LA Keeps Music in Schools and Gives Children Hope for a Better Future
Most Successful Fundraiser by an Individual or Group
Anton Maillie More Info Passionate idea results in 100000 for cancer patients and their families
Blanchard Memorial School's 6th Grade Class More Info 46 Sixth Graders, Raised $20,000 for 10 Babies with Hearing Loss
Christine Lott More Info Christine Lott is Building Hope One Brick at a Time
Dr. Pietro and Kristine Andres More Info Children with Autism Have 'Magic Moments' Because of the Andres Family
Gary James More Info Gary James - Changing the World for Children with Special Needs
Jill's Legacy More Info Legacy of Collegiate Athlete with Lung Cancer Inspires Young Adults
Junior Council of Children's Memorial Hospital More Info Chicago's Young Professionals Raise Money for Pediatric HIV/AIDS
The H Foundation More Info A Cocktail helps a Group of Friends Raise Millions of Dollars for Cancer Research
University of Washington employees and retirees More Info University of Washington Volunteers Are Making a Difference Around the Globe!
Wags and Waves More Info Wags and Waves - Largest Doggie Pool Party in Texas Riding Waves - Saving Lives
Most Influential College Student or College Organization
Alpha Xi Delta More Info Autism Speaks & Alpha Xi Delta is Listening
Catalina Rodriguez More Info Teen Mom Turns Grief into Action After Death of Son with Cerebral Palsy
Circle K International More Info Home is Where the Heart is!
Epsilon Delta Chapter of Tri Delta More Info Driven & Dedicated Tri Deltas: We Love St. Jude!
Global Center for Social Entrepreneurship More Info Pacific's Global Center for Social Entrepreneurship Impacts Globally and Locally
IU Dance Marathon More Info Indiana Dances and Raises $1.6 Million 'For The Kids'
Music is Medicine More Info Making Music that Makes a Difference in the Lives of Pediatric Patients
Northwestern University Dance Marathon More Info Bust A Move: Northwestern University Dance Marathon Breaks $1,000,000 for First Time
Penn State's Free Wheelchair Mission More Info PSU Free Wheelchair Misson Raises Funds for 20 Wheelchairs in their First Year!
Swipes for the Homeless More Info Swipes for the Homeless
Philanthropic Business of the Year
Anaheim White House Restaurant More Info Superstar Chef Bruno Serato Serves Up Compassion to Hungry Children
Cafe Gratitude More Info 40,000 Farm Fresh Meals Served Annually by Pay-it-Forward Donation Program
Chicago Cubs Charities More Info Inaugral Brick and Ivy Ball
Focus360 More Info Focus360 Utilizes Multimedia To Convey Urgency Of Domestic Violence Vitims
ONEHOPE Wine More Info An Epiphany By A Wine Sales Representative Leads To A Breakthrough In Philanthropic Fundraising
Panera Bread More Info Panera Cares About Your Dough
Ruth's Chris Steak House/Lana Duke More Info You Can Change the World One Foster Child at a Time
Salesforce.com Foundation More Info Salesforce.com Foundation Proves That 1% Can Make a Big Difference
Sprinkles More Info Sprinkles Cupcakes Charitable Cupcakes Have Goodness Baked Right in!
Volunteer50 at UC San Diego More Info Over 3300 Volunteers Take the UC San Diego Chancellor’s Challenge
Philanthropic Small Business of the Year
54 Kingdoms LLC More Info 54 KINGDOMS Raises Funds For “BUILT FOR HAITI” Campaign
Atlas Global Security More Info Putting Veterans Back to Work
Change For Balance Productions More Info 3 Friends, Filmakers and Philanthropists Strive to Change World Through Intriguing Media
Empowered Youth/EY StreetWise More Info At-Risk Youth Design A Successful Future
Karma Builders More Info Karma Builders Take Karma to Heart
Nika Water More Info Nika Water Donates 100% of Their Profits For Clean Water Around the World!
Omaha Private Instruction Institute More Info Company Creates Strategic Advantage Using Self-Sustaining Model of Philanthropic Help in Breaking the Poverty Cycle
Pura Vida Bracelets More Info Pura Vida Bracelets: Helping the Planet and Providing Jobs in Costa Rica
The reo bakpak Company More Info Reo BakPak Company Giving Homeless Children Tools To Thrive in School!
Up Dog Fitness More Info Bringing Yoga to Inner City Students

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