Innovation. Partnership. CEO Leadership. Measurement.

 

Learn about this year's winning programs »

View a full list of past Excellence Awards recipients »

Overview
CECP's Excellence Awards in Corporate Philanthropy are among the most coveted awards in the field, drawing an extraordinary pool of applications each year. Presented annually since 2000, these awards are juried by an external Selection Committee that is comprised of representatives from the corporate, nonprofit, multilateral, social investment, consulting, media, and academic communities .

Award Criteria
To win, companies must demonstrate exemplary evidence of each of the following Standards of Excellence:

1. CEO Leadership
2. Innovation
3. Dedication to Measurement
4. Partnership

Application Categories (View applications)
There are two award categories for corporate applicants:

• Chairman’s Award: For companies with revenues greater than or equal to US $20 billion.
• President’s Award: For companies with revenues less than US $20 billion.

For nonprofit originations, the Directors' Award recognizes the partnership between their organization and a corporate partner. This award category carries with it a $25,000 cash donation from CECP’s Board of Directors.

Benefits to Winning Companies
Winning companies and nonprofit organizations are showcased at a special ceremony during annual CECP's Corporate Philanthropy Summit in New York. The winning organizations are featured in a video shown at the event and on CECP's website and each winner receives an engraved Tiffany & Co crystal award. CECP works with the communications teams at the winning organizations to secure press opportunities.

Learn more:
Applications »
Standards of Excellence »
Selection Committee »
Winning Programs »
Photos »