Every year, the Community Industry Awards (CCIA) shine a spotlight on the people and programs pushing our industry forward — the builders, connectors, and leaders who prove that community is not just a nice-to-have, but a powerful driver of impact.

This year’s winners represent the very best of what community can be: deeply engaged members, meaningful support experiences, global reach, thoughtful leadership, and an unwavering commitment to people-first work.

We’re thrilled to announce the 2026 CCIA winners and celebrate the incredible work they’re doing across industries and around the world.

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🏆 Community Award Winners

Most Engaged Community

‍Bunch sets the gold standard for engagement, fostering authentic connection and sustained participation. Their community doesn’t just show up — they contribute, collaborate, and grow together.

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Customer Support Community

‍The TaxDome Community demonstrates how support communities can be both highly effective and genuinely human, empowering members to find answers, share expertise, and feel supported every step of the way.‍

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Growth Marketing Community

‍With an impressive ability to scale while maintaining relevance and value, Comunidade CEO Digital showcases how community can fuel growth, learning, and momentum.

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User Group Program

‍This program exemplifies the power of grassroots leadership, enabling local ambassadors to build vibrant, inclusive communities that bring people together through shared experiences.

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CMX Connect Chapter of the Year‍

The Paris chapter stood out for its consistency, creativity, and impact, creating a welcoming space for community professionals to connect, learn, and support one another.

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🌟Individual Award Winners

B2B Community Professional of the Year

‍Edwin’s work reflects strategic excellence and deep care for members, demonstrating how B2B communities can deliver real business value while staying rooted in trust and relationships.

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DevRel Community Professional of the Year

‍Michael’s leadership in developer relations highlights the importance of advocacy, education, and inclusive community-building within technical ecosystems.

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Executive Leader of the Year‍

‍Cheryl’s leadership proves that strong community strategies start at the top. Her commitment to investing in community has created lasting impact across teams and organizations.

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Nonprofit Community Professional of the Year

‍Steve’s work in the nonprofit space is a powerful reminder of community’s ability to drive mission-aligned change, bringing people together to create real-world impact.

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💜 Thank You to Our Community

‍To all of this year’s nominees: thank you for your passion, creativity, and dedication. Your work continues to move the community industry forward.

And to our winners — congratulations on this well-deserved recognition. We can’t wait to see how you continue to shape the future of community.

Join the conversation and help us celebrate by sharing your favorite moments, lessons, or takeaways from these award-winning communities and leaders.

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🎟️ Join Us at CMX Summit

‍Want to celebrate community excellence in person? We’ll be honoring these winners — and bringing together community professionals from around the world — at CMX Summit.

CMX Summit is where community leaders come to learn from one another, share what’s working (and what’s not), and connect with people who truly get the work we do.

👉 Grab your CMX Summit ticket and join us to keep the celebration going and be part of shaping the future of community!