| Any organization with 501(c)3 status in the United States and a budget under $2M will be eligible to be nominated. Nominees’ work should embody at least three of Everyday Democracy’s organizational values:
- Fostering relationships and active listening across differences with curiosity, respect, and appreciation for other perspectives.
- Building trust through transparency, communication, and accountability.
- Challenging dominant narratives to expand perspectives.
- Confronting structural oppression and inequitable systems to strengthen communities.
- Honoring local histories and embracing place-based strategies.
- Continuous learning through inquiry and practice.
*Previous Aicher Impact Award winners are ineligible for this year’s prize.
Nominations close on November 6, 2026. |