Austin Gives Awards

Each year we invite the community to nominate businesses that do an outstanding job of giving back to our Central Texas community. Nominees will be judged by community leaders and the businesses making the biggest impact in our community will be recognized at the Austin Gives awards.

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2023 Austin Gives Awards Nominations Are Now Open Through June 5!

Finalists will be acknowledged at the Austin Gives Awards in late August. We look forward to honoring businesses that exemplify philanthropy as a key part of their business model. Be a part of something bigger, and let's celebrate the power of giving back!

How to Submit a Winning Nomination by Kathleen Lucente from Red Fan Communications

Download the awards criteria here and prepare your answers in advance.

  • Read Kathleen's blog post about submitting an award-winning nomination

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Award Categories

  • INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

    This award recipient is a stellar employee of a generous company who demonstrates exceptional leadership and dedication to addressing community challenges through dedicated volunteerism while inspiring others to serve.

  • GENEROUS BUSINESS AWARD

    A Generous Business winner is a company that creates a fully developed program of giving back through employee engagement, donations of products, services intellectual capital and dollars in support of a non-profit.

    GENEROUS BUSINESS AWARD CATEGORIES

    1. Charitable Champion (Small)
    2. Big Heart (Medium)
    3. Bold Giver (Large)
    4. Community Leader (X-Large)
  • EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT AWARD

    A company that promotes volunteerism and community engagement with non-profits through groups projects or by encouraging skilled volunteer efforts.

2023 Austin Gives Awards Event

Our annual Austin Gives Awards celebrates generosity, community, and the charitable efforts of our business community. This event buzzes with excitement and fosters an inspiring atmosphere of celebration. We can't wait to see you there!

2022 Austin Gives Awards Recap

Read a Full Recap of the 2022 Event

Volunteer of the Year Award
  • Finalists

    Dr. Adriana Mendoza with Firehouse Animal Health Center Leander
    Nico Ramsey with ECPR
    Susan Salch with Cantilo & Bennett
    Jackie Sekiguchi with Texas Mutual Insurance Company

    Winner: Nico Ramsey with ECPR

Employee Engagement Award
  • Finalists

    Foley & Lardner
    NI
    RightWorks
    UFCU

    Winner: NI

Generous Business Awards
  • Charitable Champion & Big Heart

    Charitable Champion Finalists
    Give Realty
    Growth Acceleration Partners
    LiveOak Venture Partners
    Shipshape

    Winner: LiveOak Venture Partners

    Big Heart Finalists
    CLEAN Cause
    L'Oca d'Oro
    Swinerton
    Zello

    Winners: CLEAN Cause & L'Oca d'Oro

  • Bold Giver & Community Leader

    Blod Giver Finalists
    Amplify Credit Union
    SciPlay
    STG Design
    TyRex Group

    Winner: TyRex Group

    Community Leader
    NI
    Netspend
    PIMCO
    Wells Fargo

    Winner: Netspend

2022 Austin Gives Awards Program