One of the most anticipated moments of the XIV Civil Society Forum was the Awards ceremony of 2025. All nominees were initially proposed through an open public survey, and an independent jury selected the strongest candidates in each category. Afterward, everyone had the opportunity to vote for the very best across seven nominations.
The ceremony became a way to honor the people and teams who help Ukraine stand and endure, drive change, unite communities, and work for the common good.
In the Inspiration of the Year category, the winner was the Children of Heroes Charity Fund, which provides long-term support to children who lost their parents due to the war. In the Trusted of the Year category, the highest recognition went to the Come Back Alive Charitable Foundation, as a symbol of transparency, scale, and systemic support for Ukrainian defense.
Among communities, the most cohesive was recognized as the Podilska Hromada Foundation from Vinnytsia, which has become a true voice of local residents and a driving force of the city’s development. In the Developer of the Year category, the winner was Curly Management, an agency that helps organizations build value-based strategies, strengthen teams, and move toward sustainable institutional growth.
A special recognition in the Contribution to the Development of Civil Society category was given to Yevhen Bystrytsky, long-time Executive Director of the International Renaissance Foundation. His role in shaping Ukrainian civil society was acknowledged as foundational.
In the Collaboration of the Year category, the winning initiative was the restoration of the Center for Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, implemented by Your Support Charity Foundation, PepsiCo, and dozens of partner companies. Their joint efforts helped re-equip critical units and procure emergency vehicles worth nearly 70 million UAH, a powerful example of how partnerships can save lives.
The ceremony concluded with a special recognition, Granter of the Year category, awarded by ISAR Ednannia’s Executive Director, Volodymyr Sheyhus, to the Center for Humanitarian Aid “Volunteer-68”, an organization that has become a lifeline for thousands of people in greatest need.
We thank all winners, nominees, and everyone who proposed and supported them. Every award is a collective choice of our civic community.
