August 12, 2025
Well Aware Named Finalist in 2025 .ORG Impact Awards
One of 35 innovative, mission-driven changemakers selected from nearly 3,000 applicants across more than 120 countries
Austin, TX — On August 12, 2025, Well Aware has been named a finalist in the 2025 .ORG Impact Awards by Public Interest Registry (PIR), the people behind the .ORG domain. The .ORG Impact Awards recognize outstanding mission-driven individuals and organizations from around the world for their positive contributions to society.
All finalists will receive donations of $2,500 USD. Well Aware will also be invited to Washington, D.C. for a celebration that includes opportunities to meet with other nonprofit leaders and culminates with the final award ceremony on October 7th.
“The .ORG Impact Awards continues to be one of the most meaningful initiatives we look forward to all year, and I’m honored to welcome the extraordinary 2025 finalists to our global .ORG Community. These finalists represent the very best of our community — their dedication and impact embody the very spirit of the .ORG domain,” said Jon Nevett, President and CEO of Public Interest Registry.
Well Aware is a finalist in the Community Building category for its work transforming lives in East Africa through sustainable, community-driven clean water systems that advance health, education, and gender equity.
“Being named a finalist for the .ORG Impact Awards is an incredible honor for our team and the communities we serve. It’s powerful recognition of the belief that clean water transforms everything – health, opportunity, and the future. To be counted among so many world-changing organizations is both humbling and energizing,” said Sarah Evans, Founder of Well Aware.
This year’s finalists represent the top five entries across seven award categories:
- Community Building
- Quality Education for All
- Environmental Stewardship
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Health and Healing
- Hunger and Poverty
- Rising Stars (leaders under 30 making a difference in their communities)
Winners in these categories and the prestigious .ORG of the Year will be announced at the in-person .ORG Impact Awards celebration on October 7th. The winner of the .ORG of the Year award will receive a donation of $50,000 USD while the other category winners will each receive $10,000 USD. Beyond the donation, receiving a .ORG Impact Award helps raise the profile of winning organizations, ultimately driving donations, funding, talent acquisition, partnership development, and increasing audience reach.
Please visit www.orgimpactawards.org for more information.
About Well Aware
Well Aware is a women-led international nonprofit dedicated to addressing water scarcity and promoting sustainable water solutions in East Africa. With a focus on community empowerment and technical expertise, they work to catalyze development and provide access to clean water for generations to come. Well Aware maintains a 100% success rate, setting the standard for innovation and sustainability in the water aid sector, and their groundbreaking Well Beyond app keeps rural water systems running for life. Learn more here.
About Public Interest Registry
Public Interest Registry (PIR) is a nonprofit that operates the .ORG top-level domain, one of the world’s largest generic top-level domains with more than 11 million domain names registered worldwide. .ORG is open to everyone, providing a global platform for organizations, associations, clubs, businesses and individuals to bring their ideas to life. PIR has been a champion for a free and open Internet for two decades with a clear mission to be an exemplary domain name registry, provide a trusted digital identity and help educate those who dedicate themselves to improving our world. PIR was founded by the Internet Society (internetsociety.org) in 2002 and is based in Reston, Virginia, USA. Visit www.pir.org for more information.