From disaster resilience to economic opportunity, 37 finalists show how businesses and chambers can be powerful forces for good.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today announced 37 finalists across nine categories for its annual Citizens Awards, recognizing businesses and chambers of commerce whose work is helping address challenges facing communities across the country.
“The strongest solutions often start with a straightforward question: What can we do to help?" said Michael Carney, president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. "This year's finalists apply what they know best to challenges that affect people's daily lives. We’re proud to highlight this work and share examples others can learn from.”
This year's finalists are finding practical ways to connect people to opportunity, strengthen local economies, support healthier communities, and improve preparedness before crises occur. Their work spans issues as varied as workforce mobility, access to health care, civic participation, food waste, emergency housing, water conservation, and economic advancement.
- Best Corporate Steward: Large Business: Cotton On Foundation, Delta Air Lines, Micron Technology, UPS
- Best Corporate Steward: Small and Middle-Market Business: The Connor Group, GTA, Mimecast, Synterex, Inc.
- Best Civic Engagement Program: Allstate, Dalhart Chamber of Commerce, Joyner Family Insurance, Successful Innovations, Inc.
- Best Community Improvement Program: athenahealth, Chicago Fire Football Club, State Farm, Total Quality Logistics
- Best Disaster Response and Community Resilience Program: Airbnb.org, FedEx, Tyson Foods, Xcel Energy
- Best Economic Opportunity and Empowerment Program: Citigroup, Marriott International, Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce, Nasdaq Foundation
- Best Education and Workforce Program: Flikshop Inc., Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, Intuit, NC Chamber Foundation, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
- Best Health and Wellness Program: BeneFit Personal Training, Greenway Health, Kingsport Chamber of Commerce, Subaru of America, Inc.
- Best Sustainability Program: Allagash Brewing Company, ClearCOGS, Netafim North America, U-Haul International
Winners of the 2026 Citizens Awards will be announced during the Business Solves conference on Oct. 27-28 in Washington, D.C.
Finalists and winners are selected by a panel of business and nonprofit leaders who are making an impact through purpose and innovation within their organizations. More information about the awards and finalists is available on the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s website.
About the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation harnesses the power of business to create solutions for the good of America and the world. We anticipate, develop, and deploy solutions to challenges facing communities—today and tomorrow.
Celebrate the winners of the 2026 Citizens Awards at our annual Business Solves conference.
