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The Philly Awards recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements in nonprofit marketing, communications, and fundraising. This annual event honors the hard work that goes into crafting compelling messages to advance missions and create meaningful impact.

Congratulations to This Year's Winners!

The 22nd annual Philly Awards celebration took place on November 5, 2025. Honorees received awards across 15 different categories.

View this year's winners, as well as photos from the event by visiting the links below.

> Winners Book

> Photo Gallery

Details for the 2026 Philly Awards will be announced soon via email and social media. Congratulations again to the 2025 winners!

Categories

Submissions for the 2025 Philly Awards are now closed!

These are the categories for this year’s Philly Awards. For the full list of awards criteria & instructions, click here.

Winners will receive either silver or gold placement in fifteen categories and will be announced during the awards presentation in November.

Become a Sponsor!

Sponsorships for 2025 Philly Awards are now closed!  

Support the Philly Awards and become a sponsor! By sponsoring, you'll gain visibility for your brand, connect with influential nonprofit organizations, and show your commitment to supporting impactful work in our community. Join us in recognizing the exceptional contributions that make a difference—become a Philly Awards sponsor today!

Sponsorship Opportunities

Presenting Sponsor — $2,500 - SOLD OUT

  • Sponsorship recognized as: 2025 Philly Awards presented by (your business)
  • Logo and company link on event webpage
  • Recognition in event email promotions
  • Recognition in social media
  • Two complimentary submissions (if submitted before September 10, 2025)
  • Opportunity to distribute materials at in-person reception in November
  • 3 minutes at podium at reception in November
  • Reserved cocktail table and 8 complimentary tickets to reception

Philly Sponsor — $1,000 - SOLD OUT

  • Name and company link on event webpage
  • Recognition in event email promotions
  • Recognition in social media
  • 2 complimentary submissions (if submitted before September 10, 2025
  • Opportunity to distribute materials at in-person reception in November
  • Reserved cocktail table and 8 complimentary tickets to reception

Winner's Circle Sponsor — $400**  Nearly Sold Out

  • Name and company/organization link on event webpage
  • Reserved cocktail table and 8 complimentary tickets to reception

**Only available to 2025 Philly Award Winners.  Limited spots available.

Event Sponsors

Presenting Sponsors

Philly Sponsors

Winners Circle Sponsors

Past Philly Award Winners

We've celebrated the Philly Awards for twenty-one years. Browse the winning entries from past years.

2024 Winners

2023 Winners

2022 Winners

2021 Winners

2020 Winners

2019 Winners

2018 Winners

2017 Winners

2016 Winners

2025 Philly Awards Committee

Melissa Ford Molloy, Event Co-Chair

Jennifer Andra, Event Co-Chair

Merritt Neil

Karen Cutliff

Jessica Best

Braden Pedersen

Kerri Voyles

Karen Donnelly

Questions

For questions about the Philly Awards, please contact events@npconnect.org

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