It is the only active nationwide project and the celebration of philanthropists and the most effective charitable initiatives in Ukrainian society, which began its history in 2007, since 2012 in its current Charitable Ukraine format.

According to the results of the competition of the best philanthropists, volunteers and activists of the country, the most effective charity initiatives are presented with unique award – an amber "Angel of Goodness".

"Angel of Goodness" is a ceramic sculpture of, decorated with amber sun stone , which is legally mined by the Association of Amber World in Rivne region. The award was created by Ukrainian artist dynasty of Kozaky family. Over the years the Contest has become a significant event in the public life of our country.

Goals of the Competition:

1) popularization of philanthropy, activism and volunteering, their organizations and effective practices;

2) celebration of the best philanthropists, activists and volunteers, their organizations and effective practices, other groups and organizations that implemented significant charitable projects and events in Ukraine during the year;

3) communicating the best practices of charity;

4) popularization and involvement of a wide range of citizens to charity.

In September 2021, the 15th National Competition was launched. The winners at the national level will be determined in nineteen main, three individual and three special categories:

Major nominations:

1. Charity of large business.

2. Charity of the medium and small business.

3. Corporate charity.

4. Collective volunteering.

5. All-Ukrainian charity.

6. Regional charity.

7. Local philanthropy.

8. Charity in health care.

9. Charity in education and science.

10. Charity in culture and art.

11. Charity in the social sphere.

12. Charity in the ecological sphere.

13. Charity in the defense of Ukraine.

14. Charity of the non-governmental sector.

15. "Good starts with you".

16. Youth charity initiatives.

17. Charitable event of the year.

18. "Platform of good".

19. Innovations in charity.

Individual nominations:

1. Philanthropist of the year.

2. Volunteer of the year.

3. Charity Manager of the year.

Special nominations:

1. Popular philanthropist (through direct on-line voting).

2. Media about charity. Media and charity.

3. Assistance from abroad.

The application should be e-mailed to [email protected] by March 7, 2022.

Further information on the Competition can be found on the official website: www.blagoukraine.org