The CLASSY Awards recognizes the most influential leaders of social progress in the world. The yearlong initiative identifies social impact using a comprehensive application and evaluation process that culminates in a weeklong celebration attracting the top leaders of movements in the social sector. Along with insights by experts and key institutions, the CLASSY Awards process introduces a new methodology for measuring social impact across causes at a global scale. The newfound methodology, developed by the CLASSYS provides insights into each revolutionary program’s strategies, outputs, outcomes and growth of each bold solution offered. For their part, the CLASSYs help provide a melting pot for consumers to fund and support these groundbreaking programs.

Held annually in San Diego, California, CLASSY award nominees are individuals and institutions that strive for monumental change across a big scale; they’re big thinkers and bold leaders who understand the complexities and changing dynamics of the most significant social challenges. Nominees are goal-oriented problem solvers who create new solutions and technologies that leverage best practices and research to guide their strategies.