How can I nominate someone for an Outsized Impact Award?  - Exponent Philanthropy

How can I nominate someone for an Outsized Impact Award? 

2025 Outsized Impact Award

The Outsized Impact Award celebrates an individual at an Exponent Philanthropy member organization whose giving is creating greater-than-expected results—amplifying impact beyond what their size or resources might suggest.

Nominees may demonstrate qualities such as:
  • Acting with agility or responsiveness to community needs
  • Addressing overlooked or unmet challenges
  • Building close relationships with the communities they support
  • Convening stakeholders or fostering collaboration
  • Inspiring others through their work or leadership
  • Catalyzing meaningful, lasting change

Nomination Process

You may nominate yourself, a board or staff member, or another Exponent Philanthropy member. (All nominees must be affiliated with a current Exponent Philanthropy member organization.)

Click here to nominate someone who inspires you!

Nominations close August 29, 2025.

Read about the 2024 finalists »

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