2026 Nominations Now Open

Celebrating Those Who Listen to Make a Difference

"Better begins with listening."

The Listening Awards honor organizations and individuals who use feedback to create meaningful change for vulnerable populations. Because every voice deserves to be heard.

"They actually listened to us and things changed."

JM
Program Participant
Shelter Services

"Feedback transformed how we serve our community."

SR
Sarah R.
2024 Award Winner

"Finally, our voices matter."

TC
Community Member
Health Services
375K+
Voices heard through Pulse For Good
500+
Organizations collecting feedback
10+
Years championing vulnerable voices
Stories waiting to be heard

Award Categories

Five Ways to Recognize Excellence in Listening

From individual champions to organization-wide transformation, we celebrate every way feedback creates impact.

Voice Champion

Honors an individual leader who has dedicated themselves to amplifying the voices of vulnerable populations and creating systems where feedback drives real change.

Nomination Fee: Free
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Feedback Loop Excellence

Recognizes organizations that don't just collect feedback—they close the loop. This award celebrates those who communicate back to their community what they heard and what changed.

Nomination Fee: Free
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Community Impact Award

Celebrates organizations that can demonstrate measurable, positive change in their community as a direct result of listening to and acting on feedback from those they serve.

Nomination Fee: Free
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Rising Voice Award

Recognizes emerging organizations or new programs that show exceptional promise in their approach to gathering and acting on feedback from vulnerable populations.

Nomination Fee: Free
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Innovation in Listening

Honors creative and groundbreaking approaches to gathering feedback—whether through technology, methodology, or reimagining how to reach populations traditionally left unheard.

Nomination Fee: Free
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The Journey

How the Awards Work

A thoughtful process designed to celebrate authentic commitment to listening.

Submit Your Nomination

Tell us about an organization or individual whose commitment to listening has made a real difference.

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Now through Aug 2026
September 2026
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Nominee Outreach

We contact nominees to gather additional information about their feedback practices and impact.

Community Voices

We collect testimonials from the communities served—the best measure of listening.

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October 2026
November 2026
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Winner Selection

Our panel evaluates nominations based on feedback culture, action, and community impact.

Celebration & Recognition

Winners are announced, celebrated publicly, and receive their award.

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December 2026

Why Recognition Matters

For a decade, Pulse For Good has helped organizations listen to vulnerable populations—those experiencing homelessness, addiction recovery, mental health challenges, and more.

We've seen firsthand the transformation that happens when organizations truly commit to hearing the voices of those they serve. The Listening Awards exist to celebrate those leaders and inspire others to follow.

Validate Exceptional Work

Public recognition that your commitment to listening makes a real difference.

Inspire the Sector

Your story can motivate other organizations to prioritize authentic listening.

Amplify Your Impact

Winners receive visibility, resources, and a platform to share their approach.

Know an Organization That Truly Listens?

Nominate them for The Listening Awards. Help us celebrate those who prove that better really does begin with listening.