Awarded annually, the Elevate Prize recognizes social impact leaders driving transformative change around the world.
It’s designed to maximize their impact, champion their organization, and to Make Good Famous – shifting culture to create a world where more people are inspired to take action.
Nominations for the 2026 Elevate Prize are now closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination! Selected nominees will be contacted in the coming weeks.
Meet past Elevate Prize winners!WHAT WE
OFFER
A 2-YEAR tailored program designed to elevate winners’ platform, storytelling skills, and organizational effectiveness through support in three core areas:
VISIBILITY
Training and support from a suite of services, including messaging, brand development, public speaking, online campaigns, storytelling, social media, and/or press to strategically amplify winners reach and mobilize wider audiences.
ORGANIZATIONAL GROWTH
Tailored advice on strategy, operations, growth, leadership, fundraising, governance, and scaling impact.
WHOLE LEADER
Opportunities to explore mindfulness, self-care, and coaching that supports and honors each individual leader’s ability to show up equipped to meet the challenges in front of them – and better support their teams as a result.
Additionally Elevate PRIZE Winners receive:
UNRESTRICTED FUNDING
$300,000
A game-changing investment in both the leader ($50,000) and their organization ($250,000), providing the flexibility to scale, innovate, and drive impact.
A GLOBAL
COMMUNITY
A vibrant community of winners, partners, and supporters, culminating in our annual Make Good Famous Summit in Miami and a bespoke Winners Retreat.
WHO IS
ELIGIBLE
A bold founder and/or visionary leader who is at least 18 years old and serving as a Executive Director, CEO, or equivalent who is driving impact and growth.
Leading an organization with a charitable nonprofit status (501(c)(3) in the U.S. or international equivalent).
Operating with a budget aligned to their impact; organizations between $2–10 million annually have historically seen the greatest success in the Prize program, though smaller organizations have also grown with us.
WHO WE ARE
LOOKING FOR
We seek bold changemakers who don’t just lead organizations but shift culture and systems – transforming not only their fields of work but also how the world engages with these issues.
Committed to the Power of Visibility
We believe in leaders who understand and value the power of storytelling and culture – those who want to strengthen and use their platforms to shift mindsets, spark action, and elevate urgent social issues.
Trailblazers and Innovators
Leaders and their organizations should be focused on not just addressing societal problems, but tackling the systems that create them – whether through advocacy, policy work, cultural interventions, or direct services.
AT A Critical JunctuRE
The Elevate Prize is designed for leaders and organizations at a key moment of transformation – where additional resources, visibility and tailored support will unlock the next stage of their impact.
