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 2025 Citizens Awards

Applications are now closed for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's 2025 Citizens Awards. Please stay tuned for our next application period, beginning in spring 2026.

For more than two decades, our Citizens Awards have highlighted how businesses serve as a force for good, expanding opportunity and driving progress in every aspect of society.


ELIGIBILITY

The U.S. Chamber Foundation’s Citizens Awards recognize the most innovative and impactful corporate citizenship programs from businesses, chambers, and associations of all sizes. Visit our eligibility page for more information.  

CATEGORIES

Awards are given in nine categories. There is no fee to nominate and no limit on the number of nominations an organization can submit. 

  • Best Civic Engagement Program
  • Best Community Improvement Program 
  • Best Community Resilience and Disaster Response Program 
  • Best Economic Opportunity and Empowerment Program 
  • Best Education and Workforce Program 
  • Best Health and Wellness Program 
  • Best Sustainability Program 
  • Best Corporate Steward – Large Business 
  • Best Corporate Steward – Small and Middle-Market Business 

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