The Kindness Awards
At Kindsight, we believe kindness has the power to change the world. The Kindness Awards honor our customers who embody this belief—those who lead with heart, inspire change, and uplift communities through their extraordinary efforts.
Check back soon for details on our 2027 Kindness Awards!
Congratulations to our 2026 Kindness Award winners!
Thank you to everyone who joined us at KindCon 2026 in Nashville for the second annual Kindness Awards ceremony! Together, we celebrated the people and organizations who lead with heart, inspire change, and uplift their communities through their extraordinary efforts. Our winners were selected from 25 finalists across five categories that honor those who lead with impact and innovation.
Fundraising Innovator
Congratulations to Purdue for Life Foundation for winning the Fundraising Innovator award, which recognizes organizations that embrace creativity, leverage new technologies, and reimagine fundraising strategies to inspire progress in the nonprofit sector.
Congratulations to all of our Fundraising Innovator finalists:
• Purdue for Life Foundation
• Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
• Tufts University
• University of Florida Foundation
• University of Pittsburgh
Impact Award
Congratulations to Hoag Hospital Foundation for winning the Impact Award, which celebrates organizations whose projects, campaigns, or initiatives have profoundly supported their communities or advanced their mission.
Congratulations to all of our Impact Award finalists:
• Hoag Hospital Foundation
• Make-A-Wish
• Kettering Health Foundation
• UNICEF USA
• Downtown Boxing Gym Youth Program
Community Catalyst
Congratulations to Heather Thorwald, Data Quality Analyst, University of Colorado Advancement for winning the Community Catalyst award, which honors organizations or individuals who lead with dedication and generosity, uplifting the broader Kindsight Community and setting a standard for collective growth and inspiration.
Congratulations to all of our Community Catalyst finalists:
• Heather Thorwald, University of Colorado
• Adam Compton, North Carolina State University
• Yoon Van Hout, University of Florida
• Mandy Ray, Washington University in St. Louis
• Josh LaBorde, Emory University
Cheer Captain
Congratulations to Jose De La Colina Horta, Data Engineer, Texas A&M Foundation for winning the Cheer Captain award, which highlights individuals who energize and motivate their teams through challenging moments, providing support, enthusiasm, and encouragement that makes every challenge feel achievable.
Congratulations to all of our Cheer Captain finalists:
• Jose De La Colina Horta, Texas A&M Foundation
• Liz Clark, Creighton University
• Emily Baroody, Rochester Institute of Technology
• Megan McShane, The Aga Khan Museum
• Joe Meister, University of Rochester
Growth Leader
Congratulations to Wisconsin Foundation & Alumni Association for winning the Growth Leader award, which recognizes organizations demonstrating exceptional growth, determination, and innovation, achieving remarkable results while inspiring and rallying others toward ambitious goals.
Congratulations to all of our Growth Leader finalists:
• Wisconsin Foundation & Alumni Association
• Pomona College
• The University of Iowa Center for Advancement
• Iowa State University Foundation
• Northwestern University
Watch the 2026 Kindness Awards
Relive the inspiring stories that remind us of the power of kindness. Watch the full awards ceremony from KindCon 2026!
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