Announcing Ragan’s 2025 CSR awards finalists
These organizations and individuals set the standard for purpose-driven communications and social impact.
Ragan is proud to announce the finalists of the 2025 CSR Awards, honoring the communicators, teams and organizations whose work demonstrates innovation, impact and purpose. This year’s finalists showcase the power of communications to drive meaningful change — whether through advancing sustainability goals, building stronger communities or elevating philanthropic efforts.
The entries stood out for their creativity, measurable results and commitment to advancing corporate social responsibility. From global enterprises to local nonprofits, these initiatives represent the best in ESG, social impact and purpose-driven storytelling. Each finalist demonstrates how effective communication can inspire action, strengthen reputation, and foster lasting progress.
“Congratulations to this year’s CSR Awards finalists,” said Brendan Gannon, senior marketing manager at Ragan. “Their work highlights the extraordinary impact that thoughtful, purpose-driven communications can have on people, businesses and communities everywhere. We’re excited to celebrate their achievements and share their stories.”
Winners will be revealed in September 2025. We invite you to join us in celebrating the individuals and organizations that are setting new benchmarks for excellence in CSR communications.
Read on to see the full list of finalists.
CSR & ESG Categories
Cause Advocacy Campaign
The Responsible Business Initiative for Justice: Business Leaders Against the Death Penalty
The TASC Group: “Here We Are” Campaign
Community Affairs
Cloudera: CSR in Action: Cloudera’s Week of Giving
Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi: Corporate Social Responsibility
PepsiCo Foundation: Holiday Hunger Campaign
Sherlock Communications: Lupa do Bem
Walt Disney World Resort: Disney Supports Affordable Housing In Florida
Corporate-Community or Nonprofit Partnership
EPAM Systems: EPAM + Mocni Pomocni
Esas Sosyal
Genesis Motor America: Playing It Forward: Genesis and U.S. Soccer Foundation Build Mini Pitches for Underserved Youth
PagerDuty: PagerDuty.org Impact Accelerator Program
Skip: Skip x Food Banks Canada 2024
Yubico
Crisis Response
CAA Foundation: SoCal FIRE FUND
Cisco Systems: Cisco Crisis Response: Hurricane Helene
CSR or ESG Initiatives
EPAM Systems: EPAM’s ESG Journey: Commitment to Lasting Impact
ESPN: ‘The Talk’ Responsible Gaming Campaign
Genesis Motor America: Playing It Forward: Genesis and U.S. Soccer Foundation Build Mini Pitches for Underserved Youth
Hyundai Motor America: Hyundai Hope: Child Passenger and Pedestrian Safety Initiative
Hyundai Motor North America: STEM Education in Georgia
SMUD: SMUD Community Programs
Education or Scholarship Program
Audible: Future Leaders Program
Donorschoose.org: Quad to Classroom
EPAM Systems: EPAM Scholarships, eSeniors, e-KIDS
Hyundai Motor North America: STEM Education in Georgia
Megaworld Foundation: Future Forward: Turning Visions Into Reality
Microsoft: Women at Microsoft Scholarship
Prince Holding Group: Chen Zhi Scholarship: Advancing Cambodia’s Future Through Educational Innovation
VyStar Credit Union: VyStar Academy of Business High School Program
Employee Volunteer/Community Relations Program
Banfield Pet Hospital: Banfield Gives Back: Empowering Associates to Create a Better World for Pets and People
CBRE: Your Time. Your Impact. Our Future. Fostering a Global Culture of Volunteerism and Community Engagement
PepsiCo Foundation: Holiday Hunger Campaign
Environmental Stewardship
Beiersdorf: Climate Care Engagement
LVMH: LVMH & CFDA Voices of Impact
Syngenta Group: Unearthing the Secrets of Soil Science: The Key to Sustainable Farming
ESG Campaign
Criteo: Impact Weeks: Uniting Globally to Transform Locally
Hon Hai Technology Group: Best Practices for Empowering Employees With Disabilities Through AI
New York Road Runners: NYRR Team for Climate
Public Health or Safety Initiative
Hyundai Motor America: Hyundai Hope: Child Passenger and Pedestrian Safety Initiative
Octane Public Relations and Advertising: HAHSTA
Reports & Research
Applied Materials: Sustainability Report
Cisco Systems: FY24 Purpose Report
Mastercard: Unlocking the Power of Small Businesses to Drive Climate-Smart Inclusive Growth
Stakeholder Engagement
Megaworld Foundation: Vista Vibrant: Mega Summer Ventures Wave 5
Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment: Stakeholder Happiness
myWHY Agency: The Black Harvest Film Festival Presented by the School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s Gene Siskel Film Center
Walt Disney World Resort: Disney Supports Affordable Housing In Florida
DE&I Categories
Community Relations
Hyundai Motor America: Hyundai’s Amigos Unidos Employee Resource Group
LAIKA: LAIKA DEI Teams
The TASC Group: Raising Awareness For Autism & Grief Resources
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment
All for Kids: ABIDE (Access, Belonging, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity)
CSX Corporation: My CSX DEI Story
Intrepid Travel: Intrepid’s Ethical Marketing Program
Ivanti: Curb Cuts
Mixte Communications: Building Business With DEI as a Core Strategy
SMUD: I Am SMUD
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Criteo: Criteo Cares: Where Care Cultivates Community
Hyundai Motor America: Hyundai’s Amigos Unidos Employee Resource Group
Ivanti: Curb Cuts
NextRoll: NextRoll’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Employer Branding & Activism
Foxconn Industrial Internet Co.: HR Department
Intrepid Travel: Intrepid’s Ethical Marketing Program
Mixte Communications: Building Business With DEI as a Core Strategy
Event (Virtual or Live)
Cemex Mexico: Mujer Construrama
Cloudera: Women Leaders in Tech Initiative
Nuclear Fuel Services: Nuclear Fuel Services Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Team: Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Through Service
Mentoring Program
Cloudera: Empowering Diversity Within Through Cloudera’s Mentorship and Sponsorship Programs
Criteo: Women In Tech Are Shaping A Wide Open Future
National Apartment Association: Diversity Leadership Program
Training
Hon Hai Technology Group: Comprehensive Ability Enhancement Plan for Employees With Disabilities
LAIKA: LAIKA DEI Teams
