Congratulations on being selected as a 2026 Corporate Citizenship Awards (“Citizens Awards”) winner!  

As a reminder, the Citizens Awards will be held in conjunction with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Business Solves Conference on October 27-28 in Washington, D.C. 

If you haven't done so already, make sure to register at no cost here and select “Award Finalist” under registrant type. Each finalist organization receives two complimentary passes. If you would like to bring additional colleagues, please reach out to our team at citizens@uschamber.com.

Announcement Details

  • The Citizens Awards winners will be announced live during the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s Business Solves Conference on October 27-28. 
  • Keep in mind that this information is under embargo until your award has been presented at the Business Solves conference. Exact times can be found in the agenda here. Please do not release any of this information before that time. 
  • The U.S. Chamber Foundation's official press release will be distributed on October 28 at 12 p.m. ET. 
  • Recordings of each award presentation will be available through our YouTube channel one week after the event. 

Sample Language: About the Citizens Awards

This language is ideal for use on a web page, article/blog post, or briefing document. Feel free to adjust the copy to align with your brand voice and insert your company/program details as appropriate.   

We are proud to announce [Company] has been named a winner for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s 2026 Corporate Citizenship Awards (“Citizens Awards”). This prestigious program recognizes businesses for their remarkable leadership in solving the world’s biggest challenges.  

It is a great honor to be recognized in the [insert category] for our efforts to [insert program details].   

[Company] is thrilled to be listed alongside this year’s esteemed group of winners that are leveraging their talent, resources, and expertise to improve communities. 

To learn more about our story, visit uschamberfoundation.org/citizens-awards. 

Social Media Content

Follow and Tag

Sample Posts

  • We’re proud to announce that [Company] was named a Citizens Awards winner by @USCCFoundation in the [insert category name] category. Learn more about our work: https://uscc.foundation/3WdPxDM #BusinessSolves 
  • The @USCCFoundation has announced the winners for its annual Citizens Awards, which honor businesses for their leadership in solving the world’s biggest challenges. [Company] is proud to be one of them! Learn more about our work and join us in congratulating all the winners. https://uscc.foundation/3WdPxDM 
  • Big news! [Company] is a winner of the @USCCFoundation Citizens Awards. Read more about how we're driving solutions to some of the world's biggest challenges. https://uscc.foundation/3WdPxDM #BusinessSolves  
  • [Company] has been recognized as a winner of the @USCCFoundation Citizens Awards in the [insert category]. Join us in celebrating and learn more about the other winners: https://uscc.foundation/3WdPxDM 

For Executive Leadership 

  • On behalf of [Company], it’s an honor to be recognized by the @USCCFoundation as a Citizens Awards winner for our efforts to [insert program details]. For more than 25 years, the Citizens Awards have highlighted how companies serve as a force for good, and we're proud to be listed alongside other leading businesses that are leveraging their talent, resources, and expertise to improve communities. Learn more about our story and join me in congratulating all the winners: https://uscc.foundation/3WdPxDM 

Social Graphics

Graphics for each award category can be downloaded here.

Video Content

We are developing winner promotional videos based on the assets provided by each finalist that you can use across your channels. Files will be added to this toolkit by Thursday, Oct. 22.

Press Release Template

Use your company’s letterhead and press release distribution process after customizing this template. 

Keep in mind that this information is under embargo until your award has been presented live at the Business Solves conference.   

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – [INSERT DATE] 

[Insert media contact from your company] 

[COMPANY] Named a Winner for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Corporate Citizenship Awards 

DATELINE—The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation announced [Company] as a winner of the 2026 Corporate Citizenship Awards ("Citizens Awards"), a long-standing program that honors businesses for their leadership in solving the world’s biggest challenges. [Company] was nominated for the [insert category] for its efforts to [insert program details].

[Insert quote from an executive at your organization] 

This prestigious program recognizes the most innovative and impactful initiatives that leverage a company’s talent, resources, and expertise to improve communities. 

[Insert description of the program or initiative receiving award] 

The 2026 Citizens Awards winners were revealed during the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Business Solves Conference on October 27-28, 2026, in Washington, D.C. Learn more about the awards program here.

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[INSERT YOUR COMPANY BOILERPLATE] 

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Questions?

We're here to help. Should the toolkit not meet one of your specific needs, please reach out to the Foundation’s communications team.