- Impact Awards
- Eligibility and Requirements
Eligibility and Requirements
Everything you need to know to prepare and submit an award-worthy Blackbaud Impact Award nomination!
Important Dates
April 14–June 13
Nomination submission period
August 6
Winners and Finalists notified
End of August – early September
Winners announced publicly
October 6-8
Winners’ celebration at bbcon 2025 in Philadelphia, PA!
Why should I apply?
You and your team deserve recognition for your work in driving impact. We want to celebrate the successes of our customers and put the spotlight on organizations like yours! Spreading the story of your mission impact can also help inspire others.
Winners will receive:
- One complimentary pass to attend bbcon 2025 in Philadelphia, PA (includes Blackbaud University Day) or a guaranteed seat to attend bbcon in London, England or Sydney, Australia*
- Recognition at bbcon, including mainstage trophy presentation at bbcon 2025 in Philadelphia, PA.
- Invitation to exclusive networking events at bbcon to connect with Blackbaud leaders and other recognized organizations and individuals.
- Media kit including press release template to share the news of your win with your network, peers, and stakeholders
*See terms and conditions for details
Who can apply
We welcome all Blackbaud customers from across the globe to nominate their organizations, school, institutions or companies for an award. Individuals from customer organizations can be nominated for The Outstanding Leadership Award or The Rising Star Award.
How to submit a nomination
Nominations must be submitted before 11:00 p.m. ET on Friday, June 13, 2025. All nominations are final once they are submitted. Unfortunately, we cannot accept changes or amendments.
To prepare your nomination we recommend the following:
Start by reviewing all seven award categories with your team and discuss the successes you’d like to feature from the past year.
Review the nomination application questions before you begin crafting your submission as each includes a unique set of questions.
By entering the Blackbaud Impact Awards, applicants agree to allow Blackbaud to publicize their organization and nomination application content on the Blackbaud website, marketing communication channels, and with media if they are selected as a finalist or winner.
What makes a winning nomination
- Authentically share about the real obstacles your team overcame and what you have achieved. No one knows your story better than you do!
- Wherever possible, paint a picture of what you’ve achieved with real data points or specific examples. This brings your story to life.
- While this award isn’t only about the software, we do want to understand how your Blackbaud solutions have played a role in your accomplishments. Tell us how you used your software to help fuel your impact.
FAQ
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Yes! Organizations may submit up to one nomination per category—please treat each as a unique submission and tailor the submission to the specific category you are entering.
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Self-nominations for The Outstanding Leadership Award and The Rising Star Award will not be accepted as the awards are intended to honor individuals who are recognized by others in their organization as colleagues who exemplify each category.
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Each nomination will be reviewed by a judging panel of Blackbaud experts and evaluated based on the overall quality of responses, which focus on innovation, creativity, analytics, communication, and mission impact, backed by measurable proof points or quantifiable impact. All decisions made by the judging panel are final.
Review the award category descriptions and application questions to ensure your nomination aligns with the provided examples.
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Former nominees and finalists are encouraged to submit a nomination for the 2025 awards! Blackbaud Impact Award winners are not eligible to win in back-to-back years.
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The primary contact listed on your application will be contacted by email by August 8 and notified of their nomination status. At this time, you will be informed if you are a winner or a finalist under an embargo that will be lifted on the date of the public announcement.
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Read the full Terms and Conditions here.