The 3rd Annual Classy Awards ceremony was held on Saturday, September 17th at the San Diego Civic Theater, and with class indeed, recognized the most outstanding philanthropic achievements by charities, businesses and individuals nationwide. With Jamie-Lynn Sigler serving as master of ceremonies, the capacity crowd was treated to an outpouring of love and gratitude as the stories of selfless giving unfolded.
StayClassy is a revolutionary Social Fundraising platform offering powerful fundraising & communications tools to nonprofits without any upfront charges. StayClassy helps nonprofits leverage the power of social media to raise more money faster, and grow their donor base from an active, engaged community of people dedicated to giving. Created by StayClassy co-founders Scot Chisholm & Pat Walsh, the Classy Awards are one way they support and honor the philanthropic community.
Here are the finalists and winner in each of the twelve categories!
Charity of the Year
4 Paws for Ability
Setting the Precedent in the Service Dog Industry
Admission Possible
Leveraging an Innovative National Service Model, Ending Poverty Through Education
Dogs Deserve Better
Dog Nonprofit Transforms Vick’s Bad Newz Kennels to Good Newz Rehab Center
Invisible Children
Mobilized Thousands to Raise $1.7 Million for Children of Central Africa
Miracle Flights for Kids
Miracle Flights for Kids Coordinates 68,000th Flight to Save Sick Kids Across America
Pablove Foundation
Pablove Across America Fights Kids Cancer One Pedal Stroke at a Time
School on Wheels
School on Wheels Helps Homeless Children Succeed in School
Team Rubicon
Veterans + Medical Professionals + Social Media = Better Disaster Response
The Soldiers Project (Winner!)
Invisible Wounds of War, The Soldiers Project, Bringing Our Troops All the Way Home
Wish Upon a Wedding
Wish Upon a Wedding Fulfills Dreams for Couples Facing Terminal Illness
Small Charity of the Year
Hug It Forward
Bottle Schools: Using Discarded Bottles as the Foundation of Education
Kids Caring 4 Kids
Students Dance to Change Lives
Kids for Peace
Cultivates Kindness, Respect and Unity – Grows to 100+ Chapters Worldwide
Kids Helping Kids Fix Broken Hearts
Kids Have a Heart for Broken Heart Kids
Kids In Danger
Danny’s Law: One Family Turns Tragic Loss into Safety Crusade
Little Dresses for Africa
Little Dresses for Africa Sends Relief
Long Way Home (Winner!)
Young Americans Build a School with Used Tires, Plastic Bottles & Recycled Glass
LostNMissing
LostNMissing Inc Assists Families of Missing Loved Ones
The Healing Hands Foundation
Changing Our World One Child at a Time!
The Hugs Project
The Hugs Project Sends “Hugs from Home” To Troops Overseas
Best New Charity
Aevidum
Aevidum Empowers America’s Youth to Conquer Teenage Depression and Suicide
Celebrate the Military Child
Medal of Honor Recipient’s Family Celebrates Military Children
Hug It Forward
Bottle Schools: Using Discarded Bottles as the Foundation of Education
iFoster
iFoster Supports Over 600,000 Children in Foster Care
Make Some Noise: Cure Kids Cancer Foundation
Making Some Noise for Kids Cancer!
Marley’s Mission (Winner!)
Marley’s Mission Succeeds in Healing Children of Trauma!
Team Rubicon
Veterans + Medical Professionals + Social Media = Better Disaster Response
Threads for Teens
Threads for Teens Helps Dress Underpriveledged Girls with New Clothes & Hope
Volunteers for International Development and Aid
The Spirit of Global Partnership
YouthRoots
YouthRoots Empowers Local Youth to Change the Lives of Hundreds
Most Creative Fundraiser By A Charity
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (Winner!)
L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade
An Achievable Dream
Inaugural Run for the Dream Supports Wounded Warriors and An Achievable Dream Academies
Bike & Build
Eat. Sleep. Bike. Build: Cycling for Affordable Housing
Busted Foundation
Bowling for Boobies Gives Financial Support to Women With Breast Cancer
CHADS Coalition for Mental Health
CHADS Coalition’s Kids Walking for Kids Raises Funds and Awareness for Adolescent Mental Health Issues
Dumb Friends League
20,000 Paws Raise Money for Homeless Pets at the Dumb Friends League
Forgotten Voices
Movement Launched to Help 10,000 AIDS Orphans
Kids Caring 4 Kids
Students Dance to Change Lives
Spanda
Cedar Rapids Talent Fest: Amateur Contestants Strut Their Stuff, While Benefitting Vision Impaired Individuals
Voices for Children
Debi Green Letter: One Adoptive Family’s Story
Most Effective Awareness Campaign By A Charity
Alliance for a Healthier Generation
Healthy Eating Campaign Reaches 85 Million People
AmpleHarvest
National Campaign Fights Hunger, Helps Environment
Doggone Safe
Doggone Safe Is Spreading Dog Safety To More Than 500,000 Children Nationwide
Girls Educational and Mentoring Services
GEMS’ Girls Are Not for Sale Campaign: Girls Should Be Celebrated, Not Sold
Goodwill Industries International
Goodwill and Levi’s Raise Global Consciousness, Drive Socially-Responsible Donation Movement
Invisible Children (Winner!)
Mobilized Thousands to Raise $1.7 Million for Children of Central Africa
JustTell
JustTell Educates, Empowers Teens About Sexual Abuse Through Summer Concert Series –With Huge Results!
Keep A Breast Foundation
Keep A Breast Speaks To Youth Through “I love Boobies”
Pablove Foundation
Pablove Across America Fights Kids Cancer One Pedal Stroke at a Time
Soulforce
Brilliant Young Heretics Travel the Country for Educatiional Access and Social Justice
Most Innovative Use of Social Media By A Charity
Angels of Animals
Special Animal Rescue Saves Over 25 Cats
Be The Change
Be The Change, Bringing American Service to a New Level
Ethiopian Orphan Relief
Ethiopian Orphan Relief’s Project Gena Makes Holidays Merry
GLBT Advocacy & Youth Services
New Nonprofit in Huntsville Supports GLBTQ Youth & Works to Prevent Homelessness
I’m Too Young For This! Cancer Foundation (Winner!)
Cancer Talk Radio Changes The World
Kids With Food Allergies Foundation
Making Strides for the Health and Safety of Kids With Food Allergies
Lowell General Hospital
“Fireworks” for Lowell General’s TeamWalk for CancerCare
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Be a Hero in the Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer
Puppy Prodigies/Surfin’ for Paws-abilities
Judy Fridono Creates SURFice Dog Project with Help of Pup, Ricochet
Reece’s Rainbow
Reece’s Rainbow Finds Families for Orphans with Special Needs
Volunteer Of The Year
Ben Morrison
Life can be a “Pain in the Butt”: Laughter Can Be the Cure
Candice Larsen/Mackay Elementary School
Mom Dedicated to Find Funding for Economically Devastated Rural Idaho School
Carlo Garcia
Carlo Garcia Goes On A One Man Giving Spree
Chet Bressman
One man and one PAW – Making a BIG Difference!
Debbie Cantwell
Breast Cancer Survivor Pays It Forward
Dr. Cynthia Horner
Saving Lives and Building Hope from Virginia to Sierra Leone
Jessica’s Jackpots
Helping Find a Jackpot for Childhood Cancer
Muffy Walker
Walker Puts a Face on Mental Illness!
Ray and Karen Stark
Ray and Karen Stark Support Troops Through Hugs Project Care Packages!
Troy Yocum (Winner!)
Hike Across United States To Support U.S. Troops
Young NonProfit Leader of the Year
Amanda Evrard
Nonprofit Manager Saves Homeless Animals on the Side
Amy Harmon
The Power of Education Over Poverty
Angela Libby
Angela Libby Offers Support and Hope to Homeless Veterans
Emily May/Hollaback!
Emily May is Leading a Movement to End Public Sexual Harassment
Faith Huckel/Restore NYC (Winner!)
Faith Huckel: Tireless Visionary Providing Long-Term Aftercare to Trafficking Victims
Heather Reynolds/Catholic Charities Fort Worth
Heather Reynolds Became CCFW CEO at Only 25 and Doubled Number of Clients Served
Kimberly Felshaw/Operation Showers of Appreciation
Local Mom Gives Back: BabyShowers for Military Families
Leslie A. Lewin
Empowering 5,000 Young Leaders from Conflict Regions
Sara Finger
Sara Finger Leads Progressive Charge Toward Social Justice for Women
Victoria Lanier/Education Through Music-Los Angeles
Education Through Music-LA Keeps Music in Schools and Gives Children Hope for a Better Future
Most Successful Fundraiser by an Individual or Group
Anton Maillie
Passionate idea results in 100000 for cancer patients and their families
Blanchard Memorial School’s 6th Grade Class (Winner!)
46 Sixth Graders, Raised $20,000 for 10 Babies with Hearing Loss
Christine Lott
Christine Lott is Building Hope One Brick at a Time
Dr. Pietro and Kristine Andres
Children with Autism Have ‘Magic Moments’ Because of the Andres Family
Gary James
Changing the World for Children with Special Needs
Jill’s Legacy
Legacy of Collegiate Athlete with Lung Cancer Inspires Young Adults
Junior Council of Children’s Memorial Hospital
Chicago’s Young Professionals Raise Money for Pediatric HIV/AIDS
The H Foundation
A Cocktail helps a Group of Friends Raise Millions of Dollars for Cancer Research
University of Washington employees and retirees
University of Washington Volunteers Are Making a Difference Around the Globe!
Wags and Waves
Largest Doggie Pool Party in Texas Riding Waves – Saving Lives
Most Influential College Student or College Organization
Alpha Xi Delta
Autism Speaks & Alpha Xi Delta is Listening
Catalina Rodriguez
Teen Mom Turns Grief into Action After Death of Son with Cerebral Palsy
Circle K International
Home is Where the Heart is!
Epsilon Delta Chapter of Tri Delta
Driven & Dedicated Tri Deltas: We Love St. Jude!
Global Center for Social Entrepreneurship
Pacific’s Global Center for Social Entrepreneurship Impacts Globally and Locally
IU Dance Marathon
Indiana Dances and Raises $1.6 Million ‘For The Kids’
Music is Medicine
Making Music that Makes a Difference in the Lives of Pediatric Patients
Northwestern University Dance Marathon (Winner!)
Bust A Move: Northwestern University Dance Marathon Breaks $1,000,000 for First Time
Penn State’s Free Wheelchair Mission
PSU Free Wheelchair Misson Raises Funds for 20 Wheelchairs in their First Year!
Swipes for the Homeless
Swipes for the Homeless
Philanthropic Business of the Year
Anaheim White House Restaurant
Superstar Chef Bruno Serato Serves Up Compassion to Hungry Children
Cafe Gratitude
40,000 Farm Fresh Meals Served Annually by Pay-it-Forward Donation Program
Chicago Cubs Charities
Inaugral Brick and Ivy Ball
Focus360
Focus360 Utilizes Multimedia To Convey Urgency Of Domestic Violence Vitims
ONEHOPE Wine
An Epiphany By A Wine Sales Representative Leads To A Breakthrough In Philanthropic Fundraising
Panera Bread (Winner!)
Panera Cares About Your Dough
Ruth’s Chris Steak House/Lana Duke
You Can Change the World One Foster Child at a Time
Salesforce.com Foundation
Salesforce.com Foundation Proves That 1% Can Make a Big Difference
Sprinkles
Sprinkles Cupcakes Charitable Cupcakes Have Goodness Baked Right in!
Volunteer50 at UC San Diego
Over 3300 Volunteers Take the UC San Diego Chancellor’s Challenge
Philanthropic Small Business of the Year
54 Kingdoms
54 KINGDOMS Raises Funds For “BUILT FOR HAITI” Campaign
Atlas Global Security
Putting Veterans Back to Work
Change For Balance Productions
3 Friends, Filmakers and Philanthropists Strive to Change World Through Intriguing Media
Empowered Youth/EY StreetWise
At-Risk Youth Design A Successful Future
Karma Builders
Karma Builders Take Karma to Heart
Nika Water (Winner!)
Nika Water Donates 100% of Their Profits For Clean Water Around the World!
Omaha Private Instruction Institute
Creating Strategic Advantage Using Self-Sustaining Model of Philanthropic Help in Breaking the Poverty Cycle
Pura Vida Bracelets
Helping the Planet and Providing Jobs in Costa Rica
The Reo BakPak Company
Giving Homeless Children Tools To Thrive in School!
Up Dog Fitness
Bringing Yoga to Inner City Students
Everyone at the 3rd Annual Classy Awards exhibited a Global Patriot spirit!
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