Innovator Awards
THE INNOVATOR AWARDS is a nationally significant award series sponsored by the Baumhart Center at Loyola University Chicago that recognizes companies who are at the forefront of social innovation in business. The awards celebrate companies across three categories of innovation: Purpose and Profit, Environmental Stewardship, and Social Impact. A ceremony is held during the Baumhart Center’s annual Leading for Good conference which convenes business leaders to provide the needed skills, knowledge, and networks to accelerate social value creation in their respective companies.
Celebrating our 2025 Award Winners!
Join us in congratulating these exceptional organizations:
- Social Impact Award Winner: Nourishing Hope
- Environmental Stewardship Award Winner: Evergreen Climate Innovations
- Parkinson Award for Purpose and Profit Winner: Vistria
Get to know the winners
Watch short videos highlighting their impact, and join us in celebrating their achievements at Leading for Good on March 20, 2025.
Award Categories
Parkinson Award for Purpose & Profit
Named after Bob L. Parkinson, Jr., this award is given annually to the initiative that best embodies a holistic approach to marrying purpose and profit.
About Bob L. Parkinson, Jr.Social Impact Award
Given annually to the company that best addresses an urgent social issue through its business model.
Environmental Stewardship Award
Given annually to the company that best embodies business leadership for a sustainable world.
Past Award Winners
THE INNOVATOR AWARDS is a nationally significant award series sponsored by the Baumhart Center at Loyola University Chicago that recognizes companies who are at the forefront of social innovation in business. The awards celebrate companies across three categories of innovation: Purpose and Profit, Environmental Stewardship, and Social Impact. A ceremony is held during the Baumhart Center’s annual Leading for Good conference which convenes business leaders to provide the needed skills, knowledge, and networks to accelerate social value creation in their respective companies.
Celebrating our 2025 Award Winners!
Join us in congratulating these exceptional organizations:
- Social Impact Award Winner: Nourishing Hope
- Environmental Stewardship Award Winner: Evergreen Climate Innovations
- Parkinson Award for Purpose and Profit Winner: Vistria
Get to know the winners
Watch short videos highlighting their impact, and join us in celebrating their achievements at Leading for Good on March 20, 2025.