Customer Partner Social Impact Awards
NetApp’s Social Impact Awards recognize customers and partners who make a difference using NetApp technology.
Harnessing the Power of Data and AI for Good
The NetApp Customer Partner Social Impact Awards honor organizations using NetApp solutions to drive positive social or environmental change. From advancing healthcare to responding to global climate change, the awards spotlight their achievements, inspire action, and amplify the power of data-driven impact.
Meet the 2024 Award Winners
Meet the customers and partners making an impact by using NetApp technology.
Microsoft’s Pioneering Efforts in AI Literacy
Microsoft offers AI skilling content, programs, and certifications to help expand opportunity for individuals and communities around the world. This includes through their AI Skills Navigator, LinkedIn Learning pathways, and the Microsoft Learn platform. NetApp technology provides critical support to LinkedIn, hosting databases that reliably synchronize content on its public websites. For young learners, NetApp—along with the World's Largest Lesson—is joining Microsoft in supporting students with data literacy through a Minecraft Data Explorers World that is publicly available for all students. To learn more, check out this video and Data Explorers on Minecraft Education.
The National Marrow Donor Program
NMDP’s mission is to save lives through cell therapy. In addition to delivering quality services to patients and operating the world’s most diverse blood stem cell registry, NMDP’s research and innovation efforts are removing barriers so patients can not only survive but thrive. NetApp’s secure and stable intelligent data infrastructure enables NMDP to deliver life-saving cell therapy to thousands of patients with blood cancer and blood diseases each year. Check out how together NMDP and NetApp are saving lives and learn how you can get involved with NMDP.
Apply or Nominate Today
Know a company making a difference with NetApp technology? Whether it’s your own organization or another inspiring NetApp customer or partner, let’s celebrate those driving positive change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about nominating a project or program for the Customer Partner Social Impact Awards.
Who is eligible to be nominated for a NetApp Social Impact Award?
The awards are open to NetApp customers and partners who are using NetApp technology to drive meaningful social impact. Nominees should demonstrate how they leverage NetApp solutions to create positive change in areas such as sustainability, healthcare, education, disaster response, or community development.
Your nomination should showcase measurable contributions to social or environmental good. Ideally, you'll show the potential to expand or replicate your initiative. And you must be open to sharing your story at the NetApp INSIGHT conference and across NetApp channels.
How will my nomination be evaluated?
A strong nominee is a NetApp customer or partner who has achieved measurable social impact through innovative use of NetApp technology. Nominations are reviewed by a selection committee including NetApp executives, industry experts, and social impact leaders, based on the following criteria:
- Use of NetApp Technology: How effectively the nominee applies NetApp solutions
- Social Impact & Outcomes: The scale, depth, and measurable results of the initiative
- Scalability: The potential to expand or replicate the initiative
Can I submit a nomination even if I’m not a NetApp customer or partner?
While we welcome your interest, these awards are exclusively for NetApp customers and partners who are using NetApp solutions to create positive impact.
Do nominees need to be present at INSIGHT to win?
Attending the NetApp INSIGHT Conference (Oct. 13-15, 2025) offers awardees a valuable opportunity to showcase their brand and impact to the industry leaders, partners, and customers in attendance. While it is ideal for winners to join the event, we understand that this may not always be possible, and we can make other arrangements to accommodate those who cannot.
Can I submit multiple nominations?
Yes, you can submit multiple nominations. If submitting multiple nominations, please ensure that the submissions highlight the unique aspects of each initiative.
What kind of recognition do winners receive?
Winners will be featured at the NetApp INSIGHT Conference, highlighted across NetApp’s digital platforms, and promoted through social media, press releases, customer success materials, and more.
Learn more in NetApp’s ESG report
In our annual ESG report, NetApp showcases how we leverage data+AI for good and uphold our core values to positively impact individuals and communities, fostering a more equitable and sustainable future for all. This includes a yearly update on our Social Impact initiatives.
