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.

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
- Charitable Champion (Small)
- Big Heart (Medium)
- Bold Giver (Large)
- 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
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
UFCUWinner: NI
Generous Business Awards
Charitable Champion & Big Heart
Charitable Champion Finalists
Give Realty
Growth Acceleration Partners
LiveOak Venture Partners
ShipshapeWinner: LiveOak Venture Partners
Big Heart Finalists
CLEAN Cause
L'Oca d'Oro
Swinerton
Zello
Winners: CLEAN Cause & L'Oca d'OroBold Giver & Community Leader
Blod Giver Finalists
Amplify Credit Union
SciPlay
STG Design
TyRex GroupWinner: TyRex Group
Community Leader
NI
Netspend
PIMCO
Wells FargoWinner: Netspend
2022 Austin Gives Awards Program
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