Now accepting nominations for the 2026 Blackbaud Impact Awards: Let’s celebrate you!

Annie Baierl

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Blackbaud Impact Awards—a chance to celebrate your incredible achievements. These awards are all about recognizing you, your organization, your team, and your dedication to driving meaningful change. There are seven award categories—recognizing both organizations and individuals. Here’s a closer look at each award:  

• The Silo Buster Award: Honors organizations that have fostered collaboration and broken down silos, creating greater impact with the help of Blackbaud solutions. 
• The Changemaker Award: Recognizes agile organizations that have embraced technology to overcome challenges and deliver results quickly and effectively. 
• The Fueling Greatness Award: Celebrates ambitious goals and achievements across any aspect of your operations, showcasing your drive to push boundaries. 
• The Data Strategist Award: Highlights data-savvy organizations leveraging analytics, reporting, and data-informed decisions to overcome challenges and achieve success. 
• The Futurist Award: Acknowledges organizations exploring creative, forward-thinking technological solutions within Blackbaud’s flexible ecosystem. 
• The Outstanding Leadership Award: Recognizes exceptional leaders at the executive level who empower their teams and inspire innovation across their organizations. 
• The Rising Star Award: Honors ambitious individuals in non-executive roles who demonstrate remarkable potential and leadership in their field. 

This is an opportunity to recognize the hard work, dedication, innovation, and creativity that drive your success. By putting your organization or team forward for the Blackbaud Impact Awards, you have the chance to:  

• Spotlight your achievements on the bbcon mainstage and receive a complimentary pass to help you get there! 
• Energize your team by celebrating your successes and inspire confidence for what lies ahead.
• Position your organization as a sector leader as Blackbaud amplifies your success story globally across media, digital, and event channels. 

Ready to Submit your Nomination? 

Submitting a nomination is simple. Visit the Blackbaud Impact Awards website to hear from previous winners and finalists, learn more about how to craft an award-worthy nomination, and submit by Friday, May 15th.  

Don’t wait—this is your chance to showcase your successes, inspire others, and celebrate the difference you and your team are making.