Colorado Socially Responsible Awards Guide
Revised December 2023
Access the Recognition you Deserve: Your Socially Responsible Colorado and National Award Guide
Your go-to resource for socially responsible Colorado and national award listings for is here! Find business awards around the state that your organization can apply to and gain the recognition you deserve for your efforts.
If you’re a investor of B:CIVIC and win an award, let us know and we will be sure to feature your organization in an upcoming newsletter and on social media. This list is growing so be sure to check back.
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Small Business Awards | Deadline: February 3, 2025
Small businesses fuel our economy and showcase the innovation and drive that make Denver’s business community special. Small Business Awards honors excellence and resilience among small businesses, highlighting their contributions to metro Denver.
Colorado Companies to Watch | Deadline: March 1, 2025
These companies have real stories to tell. We want to hear them. 2nd Stage companies hold a unique place in our economy. Through their leadership, innovation, and growth, they ignite our communities with potential beyond measure. They are fueling the economic fire. Support Colorado’s 2nd Stage companies by nominating or applying today and shining the spotlight on those that truly deserve it. The Colorado Companies to Watch nomination process is quick and easy, and takes just a few minutes.
https://coloradocompaniestowatch.org/nominateapply/
Outstanding Women in Business | Deadline: March 31, 2025
Outstanding Women in Business are leaders driving change, earning admiration, inspiring the community and delivering results. Nominees will be scored on their professional accomplishments, innovation and community involvement. Self-nominations encouraged.
Top 100 Woman-Owned Companies | Deadline: April 4, 2025
Calling all female business leaders! Nominate your firm for ColoradoBiz’s annual ranking of Colorado’s Top 100 Woman-Owned Companies. The ranking is based on revenues for the most recent full year.
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Reuters Events: Sustainability Awards 2025 | Deadline: June 27, 2025
Reuters Events: Sustainability Awards (formerly known as the Responsible Business Awards) are the world’s leading Awards celebrating leadership in sustainable business. It’s more than acknowledging excellent sustainability strategies. The Sustainability Awards recognise those that are truly having an impact on business, society and the environment – delivering a new blueprint for business in the 21st Century.
For the past 14 years our Awards have served as the benchmark for businesses from across the globe that are looking to showcase real leadership against their international peers. In 2024 we’ll be returning to recognizing sustainability leaders during a prestigious in person Awards gala in October.
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Business for the Arts Awards | Deadline: To be announced for 2026.
Business for the Arts Awards celebrate innovative partnerships, generous philanthropy, creative businesses and stellar leadership across the state. The annual awards luncheon is the the only statewide event honoring companies and individuals for their outstanding partnerships and engagement with the arts. Over 700 corporate, cultural and civic leaders will attend this inspiring, arts-infused event.
https://cbca.org/business-for-the-arts-awards/
Mile High United Way Business Awards| Deadline: To be announced for 2025.
Mile High United Way partners with hundreds of local companies on their corporate social responsibility goals, and we are pleased to recognize outstanding corporate partners annually at our Community Champions Celebration. Awards are given to companies that have achieved excellence in specific categories to help improve employee and community needs.
https://unitedwaydenver.org/awards-and-recognition/
MLK Business Awards | Deadline: To be announced for 2026.
On January 17, 1986, the first Martin Luther King, Jr. Business Social Responsibility Awards luncheon was held. For the 30th annual presentation of the awards on January 16, 2015, the name was changed to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Business Awards. The awards luncheon is now sponsored by 14 civic organizations and chambers of commerce.
Each year, awards are presented to individuals, corporations and non-profit organizations for their exceptional community service endeavors in honor and memory of Dr. King. In 2007, the Trailblazer Award was added to recognize pioneers in the civil rights movement in Colorado.
https://www.mlkbusinessawards.org/about-the-award
Leaders in Diversity Awards | Deadline: To be announced for 2025.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are not just features of a strong workplace and healthy culture — they play an important role in maintaining a competitive advantage. We are looking for business leaders making a real impact.
Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Business | Deadline: To be announced for 2025.
Recognizing 25 of the most powerful women in our community and one legacy winner, the Top 25 Gala brings together influential individuals and companies to celebrate women who are leaders within their organizations and communities and who are paving the way for other women leaders. Winners are nominated by their peers and selected by a committee comprised of past award winners and other Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce Community members.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Citizens Awards | Deadline: To be announced for 2025.
For 25 years, the Corporate Citizenship Awards (“Citizens Awards”) have highlighted how businesses serve as a force for good, expanding opportunity and driving progress in every aspect of society.
This program recognizes the most innovative and impactful corporate citizenship initiatives that leverage a company’s talent, resources, and expertise to improve communities.
https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/solutions/corporate-citizenship/citizens-awards
Top Company Awards | Deadline: To be announced for 2025.
We invite you to enter the competition for the annual Top Company of the Year Awards. We’re looking for Colorado’s most outstanding businesses who are paving the way for Colorado business! The finalists will be honored at an event in the fall and the winners will be announced live.
https://www.cobizmag.com/Nominate/
Partners in Philanthropy Awards | Deadline: To be announced for 2025.
Partners in Philanthropy awards is a celebration of community service & corporate giving. This breakfast event highlights the great generosity of our leading local corporations & organizations as well as the incredible work of Denver’s local nonprofits.
https://www.bizjournals.com/denver/event/170054/2024/partners-in-philanthropy-awards-luncheon-2024
Most Admired CEO | Deadline: To be announced for 2025.
The Denver Business Journal is seeking nominations for our annual Most Admired CEOs awards, which highlights CEOs and their contributions to their companies and communities. Do you know a chief executive who deserves the title? Nominate them today.
National Philanthropy Day | Deadline: To be announced for 2025.
The Association of Fundraising Professionals Colorado Chapter defines diversity as the seeking and achievement of a broad representation of experiences, perspectives, opinions, and cultures within philanthropy. The National Philanthropy Day Steering Committee encourages nominations from all individuals, groups, and organizations representing all regions of Colorado. We believe that inclusiveness is an essential source of strength and vitality. Awards include: Outstanding Large Business, Outstanding Small Business, and Outstanding Foundation.
https://community.afpnet.org/afpcocoloradochapter/npd48/new-item