Cause Catalyst Awards honor nonprofits and human services programs that lead with courage, listen with intention, and prove that impact is built — not accidental.
Shelter Services
Behavioral Health
Veteran Services
Leadership
Recognition that means something — judged by sector leaders on criteria that reflect the actual work.
Holistic excellence across client outcomes, staff culture, and community trust.
Open to All
A bold, data-informed program model that meaningfully shifted outcomes.
Open to All
Built genuine client feedback loops — and acted on what they heard.
Flagship Category
Orgs under five years demonstrating outsized impact for their size and stage.
Est. < 5 yrs
An individual leader whose vision and humility transformed their organization.
Individuals
2nd Annual · 2026
Cause Catalyst Awards are presented annually to human services organizations across North America — recognizing nonprofits that lead with courage, listen to the people they serve, and prove that impact is built, not accidental.
Winners are scored by independent sector leaders on measurable outcomes, client-centered practices, and organizational commitment to continuous improvement. Nominations are open to any qualifying nonprofit or human services program in the US or Canada.
Submit for any qualifying org or leader. Self-nominations are welcome.
Now — Aug 31, 2026Staff reviews all nominations for eligibility before advancing to judges.
Sept 1–15, 2026An independent panel scores nominees on standardized rubrics via Praiz.
Sept 16 – Oct 15, 2026Winners announced and celebrated across the sector.
November 2026
Nominations take about 15 minutes. You don't need to be affiliated — anyone can nominate.