FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Brendan Gannon
Senior Marketing Manager, Awards Programs
Ragan Communications
[email protected]
Ragan Announces Finalists for Its 2026 CSR Awards
Companies, nonprofits, agencies and organizations will be honored during a live luncheon celebration on September 30 at the Yale Club in New York City.
CHICAGO, June 2, 2026 – Ragan Communications is proud to announce the finalists for its 2026 CSR Awards, honoring the companies, organizations, agencies, teams and professionals behind standout work in corporate social responsibility, ESG, community relations, social impact, philanthropy, DEI, employee engagement and purpose-focused communications.
This year’s finalists represent a wide range of campaigns, programs and initiatives that demonstrate what meaningful corporate citizenship looks like in action. Their work addressed community needs, supported public health and safety, strengthened nonprofit partnerships, engaged employees, expanded access to education and resources, and told powerful stories about the role organizations can play in creating positive change.
Ragan congratulates all finalists earning recognition in the 2026 CSR Awards. Their work reflects the strategy, creativity and commitment required to build programs that serve communities, support stakeholders and deliver measurable results.
Winners will be announced live on September 30, 2026, during Ragan’s CSR Awards Luncheon at the prestigious Yale Club in New York City. The celebratory event will bring together finalists, colleagues, clients and industry peers for an afternoon of recognition, connection and celebration. The event offers finalists the opportunity to celebrate with the people behind the work, honor their teams and share the moment with clients, partners and supporters.
Among the companies, organizations and agencies making this year’s shortlist are:
- Cisco
- Edelman
- ESPN
- Herbalife Family Foundation
- Honeywell
- Hyundai Motor North America
- Mastercard
- NBCU Telemundo
- PepsiCo Foundation
- Regeneron
The complete list of finalists is available here.
“CSR work carries real weight because it reflects an organization’s values in action,” said Brendan Gannon, senior marketing manager at Ragan Communications. “This year’s finalists show how communications, partnership and purpose can come together to create programs that matter. We look forward to recognizing their achievements in New York City this September.”
Finalists are encouraged to attend the luncheon with their teams. Reserved tables and individual tickets are available.
For more information about the 2026 CSR Awards Luncheon or to reserve seats, visit in event page here.
For questions, contact Barbara Kanady at [email protected].
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Morgan Einspanier at [email protected].
The awards program is presented by Ragan’s Communications Week, Ragan Communications and PR Daily, the leading authorities in PR and communications intelligence.
About Ragan Communications and PR Daily:
Ragan Communications has been delivering trusted news, training and intelligence for more than 60 years to internal and external communicators, HR professionals and business leaders. Its daily news sites, PRDaily.com and Ragan.com, are read by more than 600,000 internal and external communicators monthly. Ragan’s Communications Leadership Council is one of the fastest-growing membership groups for communications executives, and its conferences, webinars and workshops are attended by more than 5,000 communicators a year. Ragan Training is the leading learning portal among communicators, offering more than 800 hours of training and development for communicators. Ragan is also the producer of Communications Week, which is held each November. Headquartered in Chicago, with team members spanning the country and loyal customers worldwide. Visit us at ragan.com.
