2025 Austin Gives Awards Finalists Announced
Austin Gives recognizes businesses for excellence in giving back. See this year's finalists below.
Posted on 08/04/2025 by Holly Ratcliff
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On Thursday, September 18th, we will recognize generous businesses that give back to our community through volunteer time, products, services, and/or financial support.
Businesses were encouraged to self-nominate or nominate other companies that go above and beyond to give back to our community. We are pleased to announce this year's award finalists!
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Bobby Jenkins Philanthropic Leader of the Year: Nyle Maxwell
Nyle Maxwell has worn many hats—businessman, philanthropist, conservationist, and former Mayor of Round Rock (2002–2008). Now based in Georgetown, he continues to serve his community.
As CEO of the Nyle Maxwell Family of Dealerships, he’s been a leader in the auto industry for over 40 years.
Nyle founded the Central Texas Community Foundation, which has granted $25M+ to local nonprofits. He also helped launch the Dell Children’s Medical Center Foundation and now serves on the board of the Ascension Seton Williamson Foundation.
His impact has earned him numerous honors, including Round Rock Chamber’s Citizen of the Year, the Local Legend Award, and twice being named Philanthropist of the Year.
Individual Volunteer of the Year Finalists
This award recipient is a stellar employee of a generous company who demonstrates exceptional leadership and dedication to address community challenges through dedicated volunteerism while inspiring others to serve.
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Dr. Larry Wallace Jr.
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Eric Gribble
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Francesca Kennedy
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Matt Atwood
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Sophia Cartlidge
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Tony Arcuri
Employee Engagement Finalists
A company that promotes volunteerism and community engagement with non-profits through groups projects or by encouraging skilled volunteer efforts.
| Buff City Soap | Cirrus Logic |
| Encotech Engineering Consultants, Inc. | EPCOR |
| George P Johnson Experience Marketing | GoodPop |
| Greater Texas Credit Union | IDEA Auto Group |
| Texas Mutual Toyota of Cedar Park |
Generous Business Awards Finalists
A generous business finalist 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. Categories are based on the size of a business.
Join us at the 2025 Austin Gives Awards
We are looking forward to celebrating these generous businesses on Thursday, September 18th at the Austin Marriott Downtown.
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Thank you to our Sponsors
Presenting Sponsors
Live Music Sponsor
Video Sponsor
Award Sponsors
Storytelling Partners
Corporate Sponsors
Supporting Sponsors
| Davis Kaufman PLLC | Encotech Engineering Consultants |
Pivotal Partners
Foundation Partners
Corporate Partners
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