Winner:
Congratulations to Our Class of 2025!
Ragan Communications congratulates all of the winners in its CSR Awards!
We’re proud to celebrate the organizations, teams and individuals who are setting the standard in corporate social responsibility, ESG and purpose-driven initiatives. These winners represent the very best in advancing sustainability, championing community engagement and redefining responsible business practices.
From innovative sustainability programs that are reshaping industries to meaningful community initiatives that uplift lives and ethical business strategies that prioritize people and planet, these honorees have demonstrated extraordinary leadership and impact. Their efforts are helping create a safer, healthier and more sustainable future.
Being selected as a winner in Ragan’s CSR Awards is a true mark of distinction. It recognizes remarkable talent, dedication and commitment to leading with purpose—placing these honorees among the most influential changemakers in the communications, marketing and PR fields.
Congratulations once again to all of this year’s winners! Your work is a powerful reminder of how business can—and should—be a force for good.
Scroll down and click on each profile to learn more about this year’s winners—and see who earned Honorable Mention recognition.
CSR & ESG Categories
Cause Advocacy Campaign
Cause Advocacy Campaign
Honorable Mentions
- The TASC Group: "Here We Are" Campaign
Cause Advocacy Campaign
Community Affairs
Community Affairs
Honorable Mentions
- Cloudera: CSR in Action: Cloudera’s Week of Giving
- Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi: Corporate Social Responsibility
- Sherlock Communications: Lupa do Bem
- Walt Disney World Resort: Disney Supports Affordable Housing In Florida
Community Affairs
Corporate-Community or Nonprofit Partnership
Corporate-Community or Nonprofit Partnership
Honorable Mentions
- 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
Corporate-Community or Nonprofit Partnership
Crisis Response
Crisis Response
Honorable Mentions
- CAA Foundation: SoCal FIRE FUND
Crisis Response
CSR or ESG Initiatives
CSR or ESG Initiatives
Honorable Mentions
- 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 North America: STEM Education in Georgia
- SMUD: SMUD Community Programs
CSR or ESG Initiatives
Education or Scholarship Program
Education or Scholarship Program
Honorable Mentions
- 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
Education or Scholarship Program
Employee Volunteer/Community Relations Program
Employee Volunteer/Community Relations Program
Honorable Mentions
- CBRE: Your Time. Your Impact. Our Future. Fostering a Global Culture of Volunteerism and Community Engagement
- PepsiCo Foundation: Holiday Hunger Campaign
Employee Volunteer/Community Relations Program
Environmental Stewardship
Environmental Stewardship
Honorable Mentions
- Beiersdorf: Climate Care Engagement
- LVMH: LVMH & CFDA Voices of Impact
Environmental Stewardship
ESG Campaign
ESG Campaign
Honorable Mentions
- Criteo: Impact Weeks: Uniting Globally to Transform Locally
- Hon Hai Technology Group: Best Practices for Empowering Employees With Disabilities Through AI
ESG Campaign
Public Health or Safety Initiative
Public Health or Safety Initiative
Honorable Mentions
- Octane Public Relations and Advertising: HAHSTA
Public Health or Safety Initiative
Reports & Research
Reports & Research
Honorable Mentions
- Applied Materials: Sustainability Report
- Cisco Systems: FY24 Purpose Report
Reports & Research
Stakeholder Engagement
Stakeholder Engagement
Honorable Mentions
- Megaworld Foundation: Vista Vibrant: Mega Summer Ventures Wave 5
- Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment: Stakeholder Happiness
- Walt Disney World Resort: Disney Supports Affordable Housing In Florida
DE&I Categories
Community Relations
Community Relations
Honorable Mentions
- LAIKA: LAIKA DEI Teams
- The TASC Group: Raising Awareness For Autism & Grief Resources
Community Relations
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment
Honorable Mentions
- 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
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Honorable Mentions
- Criteo: Criteo Cares: Where Care Cultivates Community
- Hyundai Motor America: Hyundai's Amigos Unidos Employee Resource Group
- NextRoll: NextRoll’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Employer Branding & Activism
Employer Branding & Activism
Honorable Mentions
- Foxconn Industrial Internet Co.: HR Department
- Mixte Communications: Building Business With DEI as a Core Strategy
Employer Branding & Activism
Event (Virtual or Live)
Event (Virtual or Live)
Honorable Mentions
- Cemex Mexico: Mujer Construrama
- Cloudera: Women Leaders in Tech Initiative
Mentoring Program
Mentoring Program
Honorable Mentions
- Cloudera: Empowering Diversity Within Through Cloudera's Mentorship and Sponsorship Programs
- National Apartment Association: Diversity Leadership Program
Mentoring Program
Training
Training
Honorable Mentions
- Hon Hai Technology Group: Comprehensive Ability Enhancement Plan for Employees With Disabilities
Training
Additional Trophies
All winners will receive one complimentary trophy. If you would like to purchase additional trophies, click the link below to order your additional trophies.
All Honorable Mentions receive one complimentary certificate. Honorable Mentions can follow the link below to order an Honorable Mention trophy.
Questions
If you have any questions, please contact Barbara Kanady at [email protected].
