Luncheon | Sept. 30, 2026 | 12-2:30 PM | NYC
Luncheon | Sept. 30, 2026 | 12-2:30 PM
New York City, NY
The Year’s Most Meaningful CSR Work Takes the Stage
in New York City
Ragan Communications proudly congratulates finalists in this year’s CSR Awards.
Your work stood out for its purpose, creativity and real-world results, earning recognition among organizations and teams using communications, corporate responsibility and community-focused programs to make a difference.
Now, that work gets its moment in the spotlight.
Join us on September 30 at the Yale Club in New York City for Ragan’s CSR Awards Luncheon, an in-person celebration honoring the finalists and announcing winners live on stage.
This special afternoon is a chance to recognize the teams that brought these initiatives to life, connect with peers and celebrate the work that reflects what organizations can achieve when purpose is backed by action.
Celebrate With Your Team
Finalist recognition is a milestone worth sharing.
Bring the colleagues, clients, partners and leaders who helped make your work possible. Reserved tables of 10 are available for organizations that want to celebrate together, and individual tickets are available for finalists and guests.
Space is limited, and tables are expected to fill quickly as finalist organizations make plans to attend. We encourage you to secure your seats early and be in the room when winners are revealed.
Reserve your seat or table today and join us September 30 at the Yale Club for an unforgettable afternoon of recognition, connection and celebration.
WHAT TO EXPECT
A memorable experience worthy of your finalist achievement
Live announcement of
CSR Awards winners
CSR Awards winners
A celebratory luncheon recognizing excellence in CSR
Networking with communications leaders and peers from top organizations
FINALISTS
CSR & ESG CATEGORIES
Finalists:
- Diageo: Take a Minute Make a Plan
- Hyundai Motor North America: Turning the Tide on Ocean Waste: Hyundai and Healthy Seas Drive Environmental Advocacy
Finalists:
- Genesis Inspiration Foundation: Where Healing Meets Creativity: California Rises and the Power of Youth Arts
- Orange County Transportation Authority: Trust Building Campaign - Community Affairs Successes
- PDS Health: PDS Health International Service Trip to the PDS Health Foundation Clínica Dental (Guatemala)
- Pivot Energy
- Washington Area Fuel Fund: WAFF Thrive65 Heats Up Summer Giving
- West Central Initiative: Rural Democracy Summit
Finalists:
- Audible: Emerging Creators Programs
- Diageo: Take a Minute Make a Plan
- EPAM Systems, Inc.: EPAM Social Impact Innovation Program
- Food Lion: Food Lion Feeds
- Genesis Motor America: Imagination to Innovation: Genesis and Child Creativity Lab Expand Access to STEAM Education in Under-Resourced Communities
- Nicor Gas: Homes for Tomorrow: Nicor Gas and Habitat for Humanity redefine affordable, energy-efficient living
- PagerDuty: PagerDuty.org Impact Cohorts
- SP Foundation: SP Foundation Team
Finalists:
- Genesis Motor North America: Genesis Motor North America, Genesis Invitational - California Rises Initiative
- Hillcrest and 3rd3rd Marketing: Opening Doors in a Crisis: How Hillcrest Responded to Seniors Displaced by the Eaton Fire
- Liberty Military Housing: Supporting Military Families During Historic Government Shutdown
- Washington Area Fuel Fund: WAFF Steps Up in Maryland
Finalists:
- Cisco Systems, Inc.: Journey to Opportunity: How Cisco helped 50 million people connect to new opportunities in India
- ECPR Texas: Protecting the Hill Country: The Stop Fitzhugh Concert Venue Campaign
- ECPR Texas: Steady Voice in the Storm: Crisis Communications for the Kerr County Flood Recovery
- ESPN: Take Back Sports
- Food Lion: Food Lion Feeds
- Infoblox: Giving Your Way Employee Program
- Johnson Outdoors: Clean Earth Challenge
- Nicor Gas: Homes for Tomorrow: Nicor Gas and Habitat for Humanity redefine affordable, energy-efficient living
- Philip Morris International’s U.S. businesses (PMI U.S.): Thanks for Giving: A National Call to Lift Up Those Who Lift Up Others
- Progress Software: Progress for Tomorrow
- Summer: Delivering Free Student Loan Assistance to New Yorkers
Finalists:
- Children's Health: Children’s Health 2025 Beyond ABC Report Sparks Urgent Action to Combat the Youth Mental Health Crisis
- Cisco Systems, Inc.: The Community Innovation Challenge: Where the next generation of bold student thinkers use Cisco technology to drive community solutions
- Fenix Outdoor: Fjallraven Classic US
- Meetings & Incentives Worldwide: 2025 M&IW Summit
- The Leaders Institute®
Finalists:
- Ares Charitable Foundation: Examining Latino Entrepreneurship for Value-Add to The Economy (ELEVATE)
- Johnson Outdoors: Clean Earth Challenge
- Mastercard: Deposit Return Scheme
- Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA): Social Return on Investment (SROI) Assessment of PEA's Clean Energy for Communities Project (Solar-Powered Electric Boat)
- Sanofi, NationSwell, NACHW, and Atlas Clarity: The Health in Action Collaborative: Strengthening Public Health With Community Health Workers
Finalists:
- EPAM Systems, Inc.: A Commitment to Digital Inclusion and Lifelong Learning
- Genesis Motor America: Imagination to Innovation: Genesis and Child Creativity Lab Expand Access to STEAM Education in Under-Resourced Communities
- Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program: Market Development Initiative (MDI)
- Summer: Student Debt Assistance Program for New York City's Students and Graduates
Finalists:
- Cloudera: Cloudera Cares: Empowering Cloudera Employees to be Global Citizens
- Harford Mutual Insurance Group: #HMIGgivesback Employee Engagement Campaign
- Hyundai Motor America: Hyundai and Genesis: Progress with Purpose Corporate Social Responsibility Newsletter
- Infoblox: Infoblox Giving Season 2025: BE Infoblox in Action
- NBCU Telemundo Enterprises: EcoGreen Sustainability Program
- Talking Rain Beverage Company: Rain Makers Making It Rain: Talking Rain’s Social Impact Journey
Finalists:
- Carol Cone on Purpose: Clean Earth Challenge
- Honeywell: I Will With Honeywell
- Hyundai Motor America: Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Hyundai and Northgate González Markets’ Turkey Giveaway Program
- Infoblox: Infoblox Giving Season 2025: BE Infoblox in Action
- International Motors: Social Impact
- Ivanti: Ivanti VTO Program
- Lam Research: Lam Social Impact
Finalists:
- Enviri Corporation: ESG Team
- Johnson Outdoors: Clean Earth Challenge
Finalists:
- ESPN: ESPN Presents the Road to Victory: A Multi-Format Storytelling Campaign to Unite Fans Against Cancer
- Herbalife Family Foundation: Herbalife Family Foundation: Nourishing Brighter Futures Together
- Jackson: Jackson Gives
- Washington Area Fuel Fund: WAFF 2025: The Way to Warmth
Finalists:
- City of Oak Park: Juneteenth Jubilee PR Campaign
- Progyny: National Infertility Awareness Week Campaign
- Regeneron: STEM-Fueled: How Regeneron is Fueling Future Innovators
Finalists:
- Diageo: Take a Minute Make a Plan
- Initium Health: Protect your tomorrow, today.
- Megaworld Foundation, Inc.: Eye Care Mission: A Gift of Vision
- Sanofi, NationSwell, NACHW, and Atlas Clarity: The Health in Action Collaborative: Strengthening Public Health With Community Health Workers
Finalists:
- Aurora Organic Dairy: 2025 Sustainability Report
- Cisco Foundation: 2025 Cisco Foundation Impact Report
- Cloudera: Data Driven by Values
- Enviri Corporation: ESG Team
- PepsiCo Foundation: PepsiCo’s 2024 Global Social Impact Report
- Sanofi, NationSwell, NACHW, and Atlas Clarity: The Health in Action Collaborative: Strengthening Public Health With Community Health Workers
- STO Building Group: STO Building Group Corporate Responsibility Report
- TD SYNNEX: TD SYNNEX's FY2024 Corporate Citizenship Report
Finalists:
- Initium Health: Protect your tomorrow, today.
- Megaworld Foundation, Inc.: Dreams, Education, and Success: Stories of Inspiration by Megaworld Foundation Alumni Scholars
- SMUD: I am me. I am SMUD.
- SMUD: Student outreach video
- Southern Company Gas: Buddy
- Syngenta Group with Method Communications: “Soil, Sweat and Seeds”: Sustainable and Scalable Agriculture in Action
DE&I CATEGORIES
Finalists:
- Hyundai Motor America: Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Hyundai and Northgate González Markets’ Turkey Giveaway Program
- LAIKA: Training & Partnerships
- SoftServe
Finalists:
- Criteo
- Prodalim: DE&I Prodalim Campaign
Finalists:
- Cloudera: Innovation through Inclusion: Cloudera’s ERGs
- Franklin Energy: Franklin Energy ERGs
- MRI Software: ERG Initiative
Finalists:
- Audible: Emerging Creators Programs
- MRI Software: LEAP Mentorship Program: Expanding Access, Growth, and Opportunity Through Global Mentorship
PEOPLE AND TEAMS
Finalists:
- Amy Dupuis: Genmab
- Brian Tippens: Cisco Systems, Inc.
Finalists:
- Talking Rain Beverage Company: Rain Makers Making It Rain
- TD SYNNEX: TD SYNNEX's Community Relations Team
Seating is limited, reserve your spot today!
A limited number of tables of 10 are available, along with individual tickets.
BEST OPTION
Table of 10
$9,699 per table
Includes:
- 10 reserved seats for your whole team
- Priority seating at the front of the room
- Exclusive branding for your company on site
- 2 bottles of champagne
- Networking reception
- 3-course luncheon
- Awards ceremony
- Crystal award to commemorate your recognition
Individual Tickets
$675 Per Person
Includes:
- Networking reception
- 3-course luncheon
- Awards ceremony
- Crystal award to commemorate your recognition
If you have any questions or need help registering, please contact Barbara Kanady at [email protected].
LOCATION
YALE CLUB
50 VANDERBILT AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10017
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