Austin Gives 2025: A Recap
Re-living all the moments that made Austin Gives Awards 2025 such an incredible day for Austin's business community.
Posted on 09/19/2025 by Holly Ratcliff
On September 18th, Austin's most philanthropic businesses and community members gathered at the Austin Marriott Downtown for Austin Gives 2025, honoring all the companies and individuals who go above and beyond to give back to our community that were nominated for Austin Gives Awards.
The day began with a live music reception sponsored by PNC Bank, featuring guitarist Lew Apollo. Austin Chamber CEO Jeremy Martin opened the event, followed by Denise Bradley, Vice President of St. David's HealthCare, who introduced Bobby Jenkins of ABC Home & Commercial Services.
Bobby Jenkins then presented the Philanthropic of the Year Award to Nyle Maxwell of Nyle Maxwell Family of Dealerships. After receiving the award, Nyle Maxwell was interviewed on stage by ATX Good News.
Key Moment Featuring: Bobby Jenkins
“Nyle’s impact on business, conservation, and community service has left an indelible mark on Central Texas, which is why he is so deserving of this recognition today.” – Bobby Jenkins, introducing Nyle Maxwell, Philanthropic Leader of the Year
2025 Austin Gives Award Winners
Philanthropic Leader of the Year
Nyle Maxwell, Nyle Maxwell Family of Dealerships
Employee Engagement
Small: GoodPop
Medium: Encotech Engineering
Large: EPCOR
Extra Large: IDEA Auto Group
Generous Business Awards
Charitable Champion: FVF Law
Big Heart: Five Stone Tax Advisers
Bold Giver: Halff
Community Leader: A+ Federal Credit Union
Volunteer of the Year (Tie)
Dr. Larry Wallace Jr., Black Men's Health Clinic
Francesca Kennedy, Shop LC
Congratulations to all our 2025 Finalists
| Adisa Communications | George P Johnson Experience Marketing | SKG |
| Ally Medical Emergency Room | Greater Texas Credit Union | Sophia Cartlidge, IA Interior Architects |
| Banskota Productions | IBM | Spurs Sports & Entertainment |
| Brohn Homes | IREP Junk Removal and Resale | Sundt Construction |
| Buff City Soap | JE Dunn Construction | Texas Mutual |
| CLEAN Cause | LaundroLab North Austin | Tony Arcuri, IBM |
| Cirrus Logic | Managed Facility Solutions | Toyota of Cedar Park |
| Consuela | Matt Atwood, EPCOR | Violet Plumbing LLC |
| Deloitte | PNC Bank | |
| Eric Gribble, DPR Construction | Realty Austin Compass |
Thank You
A giant thank you to our Storytelling Partners: ATX Good News (Judy Maggio & Leslie Rhode), Joel Coffman and RecognizeGood, and our Emcee Walt Maciborski of CBS Austin.
The day wouldn't have been possible without the hard work of our Austin Gives Steering Committee, led by Austin Gives Vice Chair Bobby Jenkins. Thanks to everyone on our Nominations and Judging Committee, led by Kathleen Lucente.
2025 Austin Gives Sponsors
Presenting Sponsors
Live Music Sponsor
Video Sponsor
Award Sponsors
Austin Gives Storytellers
Corporate Sponsor
Supporting Sponsors
| Davis Kaufman PLLC |
Deloitte, LLP |
| Encotech Engineering Consultants |
| Frost Bank |
| IDEA Auto Group |
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