Elevate Prize Foundation

Elevate Prize Foundation We're on a mission to Make Good Famous – so that people can find, follow and celebrate social impact leaders – and get inspired to drive progress themselves.

On our page, you'll get inspired by some of the most incredible social impact organizations and leaders in the world - each of whom have been recognized through one of our three main initiatives:

The Elevate Prize:
Every year, through our signature program, we champion 10+ social entrepreneurs for their impact and leadership. These leaders receive $300,000+ in unrestricted funding and resources

like leadership development services, mentorship, and capacity-building opportunities to help increase recognition and grow impact. The Elevate Prize GET LOUD Award:
Follow us on Instagram, where we award $10,000 in unrestricted funding every month to a grassroots organization nominated by our community. The Elevate Prize GET LOUD award is designed to fuel grassroots movements and organizers on the frontlines committed to collective action and building power among communities. The Elevate Prize Catalyst Award:
This award recognizes prominent individuals who are using their influence to inspire action (winners include Lizzo, Trevor Noah & Amal and George Clooney). Elevate Prize Catalyst Award recipients receive $250,000 in unrestricted funding to dedicate to a cause of their choosing. These partnerships create a bridge to traditional fan bases and tap into the world of entertainment to inspire more people and make more impact. Join us on our mission to Make Good Famous!

06/10/2026

focuses on strengths - not weaknesses or deficits. His nonprofit has arrived where it is today from centering its mental health research and care in that very idea: that strengths-based solutions help individuals find a more personalized, effective way of dealing with the various struggles they may have - regardless of gender, nationality, or background. 

Watch Tom speak with Elevate CEO on our new podcast, The Whole Point, now at the link in bio!

and are the winners of our May Elevate Prize GET LOUD Award: Trailblazing Change in Africa 🏆⚡Thank you again to for y...
06/09/2026

and are the winners of our May Elevate Prize GET LOUD Award: Trailblazing Change in Africa 🏆⚡

Thank you again to for your partnership on this award and for helping us identify two fantastic nonprofits this month!

, a Kampala, Uganda-based organization, offers inclusive, respectful sexual reproductive and mental health care for vulnerable communities in their region, including STI screenings and treatments and contraceptive services.

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, works with youth impacted by the ongoing civil war, teaching life skills and offering trauma-informed care especially for former child soldiers and displaced children.

We were so happy to see the mere breadth, diversity, and tenacious work of so many incredible nonprofits that you nominated this month in our comments. Thank you to all who continue to show up and nominate for the Elevate Prize GET LOUD Award month over month - we couldn’t do it without you! 💛

06/08/2026

’s TED Talk now has over 2 million views and counting - and he explains that its success comes down to compelling storytelling. Influenced by his family members and childhood, Tom has now captivated audiences with the power of telling a universal story.

Tom’s episode of The Whole Point with is now live on Elevate’s YouTube channel. Link in bio! 🔗

06/05/2026

“Lead with your whole self, not just the good parts of your self” - 👏 

In the new episode of The Whole Point with , 2026 Elevate Prize winner Tom Osborn shares his perspective on leadership and showing up as you are - even in times of stress or turmoil. Especially in the nonprofit space, Elevate deeply believes in the power of taking the time and care you need to lead your work authentically and honestly - and that your personal wellbeing comes before all else. 

Watch Tom’s episode of The Whole Point now at the link in bio!

06/03/2026

The latest episode of The Whole Point with is here, featuring 2026 Elevate Prize winner of ! ⚡💛

In this second installment of our new podcast, Tom dives deep into the life experiences that drove him to launch his nonprofit Shamiri, a Nairobi-based organization that has created an incredibly cost-effective and scalable model for mental healthcare across the African continent. 

Grounded by the power of local, community-based knowledge and solutions, Tom is a leader that perfectly embodies Elevate’s Whole Leader philosophy: investing in one’s own mental health and wellbeing to, in turn, invest in the wellbeing of their communities and collective resilience. Watch Tom’s episode now at the link in bio! 🔗

05/28/2026

In 2017, co-wrote the “Dear Sisters” letter to women in the entertainment industry, helping to spur the TIME’S UP movement and inspiring countless people to take action and fight for justice. Since then, Mónica has continued writing letters to women across the world, calling them “love letters” to recognize and trust their stories and speak to their hearts and minds. 

Mónica speaks more on letter writing and her storied history of making change in her episode of The Whole Point with . Watch at the link in bio!

Our award-winning Elevate Studios series Nevertheless just won a Silver and Bronze winner in 2 categories: Online - Soc...
05/27/2026

Our award-winning Elevate Studios series Nevertheless just won a Silver and Bronze winner in 2 categories: Online - Social Impact and Social Video - Documentary! 🎉

We’re incredibly honored to receive this prestigious recognition for our YouTube series, and as always, ever-grateful to our Elevate Prize winners .njoroge, and for their partnership trust in us to share their stories with the world 💛

In the meantime, we’re using this incredible momentum and joy as we gear up for Season 2 of Nevertheless to launch later this year! Subscribe to Elevate’s YouTube at the link in bio to be the first to watch 📣

Decolonize the mind: a new approach to mental health solutions is on the horizon ⭐ 2026 Elevate Prize Winner of is a g...
05/27/2026

Decolonize the mind: a new approach to mental health solutions is on the horizon ⭐

2026 Elevate Prize Winner of is a groundbreaking social entrepreneur working on one of the world’s most cost-effective, impactful care models for improving youth mental health outcomes. This Mental Health Awareness month, we’re spotlighting his transformative, highly scalable care system, working especially with youth in Africa and the Global South.

We applaud Tom’s incredible model and passion for global youth mental health and are so proud to have him in our Elevate community! 🙌💛

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