Nominate a person or organization for a $10,000 award! Select causes will have a chance to appear in an episode.
Click Inspired Generosity Awards 2025 for details!

Inspired Generosity Awards: Nominate a Cause That Matters to You

The Inspired Generosity Awards honor those who do great work for others. Selected organizations may receive up to $10,000. Nominate your cause today.

About the ‘Inspired Generosity’ Awards

Crazy Good Turns — the podcast that recognizes and celebrates people who do great things for others — makes $10,000 donations available to charities, nonprofits, and other organizations nominated by listeners.

Inspired Generosity Awards Winners

2024

HEART OF MARY HOUSE
This volunteer hospice in Nashville, Tenn., serves patients who have nowhere else to go. Many are homeless or estranged from their families. All are in the final weeks of their lives.

JOSHUA'S HEART FOUNDATION
At age 4, Joshua wanted to feed the hungry. The extraordinary young man has since built an organization that has served more than 6 million meals to 700,000 people in need.

PINE RIDGE RECONCILIATION CENTER
Located on a Native Reservation in one of the poorest counties in the nation, this organization provides food, shelter, and social services to local residents.

TEENS4TEENS HELP
Founded by two parents after their daughter went through an extremely difficult time in high school, this organization provides online support to teenagers suffering from mental or emotional health challenges.

2023

HEARTS AND HOOVES CORRAL
Horses can help people heal, whether they're a child with special needs or a war veteran. Founded on a family farm, these stables in Chattanooga, Tenn., offer equine therapy services to the community.

JOSHUA'S PLACE
What started as a food pantry in a basement grew to help kids in need in five school districts across southeastern Ohio. They're going even further to help people break free of the cycle of addiction and poverty.

JUST KEEP SMILING
Three women in Gardendale, Alabama, each endured terrible personal tragedies. They came together to turn their harrowing experiences into hope and support for families with critically ill children.

Who can be nominated?

Any 501c3 doing work to improve the lives of others is eligible.

We especially prefer organizations making a direct impact. Those that are helping real people, in person.
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Who can make a nomination?

Anyone can. You may be involved with the organization as a member, volunteer or even a founder — but you don't have to be. You could also be — or have been — someone served by the organization.

Or, if you just know of a group doing good work in your community, that's welcome too.

How to make a nomination?

To nominate an organization, simply fill out this form. You'll need to provide:
  • Name & contact information for the organization.
  • A brief story about the group and what they do.
  • A video (if possible).

What happens after I make a nomination?

All nominations are reviewed by our team, with winners will be selected by our committee.

If you know of friends, family or others who would support the organization, ask that they send in a nomination also.

When we hear from multiple people on behalf of an organization, we can see it's making a real impact.

By making a nomination, you'll be added to our email list. You'll receive notices about our latest shows or blog posts (usually just 1 or 2 messages per month). And you'll get updates about our giveaways and other things going on.

Organizations that receive awards will be notified in the fall and featured in our December episode.

What past winners say…

"Because of this $10,000 donation, we have so much more resources available to support these residents and take care of them. We are so grateful for the Crazy Good Turns team. We hope you can continue to do this amazing work of supporting organizations that are trying to spread goodness and love in the world."
Rebecca Grunkemeyer, Heart of Mary House (Nashville, Tennessee)


"If you're a nonprofit or philanthropist and you're looking for assistance in continuing your mission, I would strongly suggest the Crazy Good Turns podcast. They're a crazy awesome team, and they're making a lot of good work in the community."
Joshua Williams, Joshua's Heart Foundation (North Miami Beach, Florida)


"That gift helped us save lives and provide help and hope to the community."
Pastor Dan Johnson, Pine Ridge Reconciliation Center (Pine Ridge, North Dakota)


"We really want to encourage you to nominate another worthy cause that you know that's doing good work in the world. It's a great way to show your support for the cause, and they deserve a crazy good turn too."
Kathy Long, Teens4Teens Help (Woodland Hills, California)

When can I make a nomination?

Nominations open in June and stay open through the end of August. The winner will be featured in our December episode.

Where do I go to make a nomination?

Here's the link to the form for making a nomination.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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