For Immediate Release

Clear Impact Names Social Sector Hero of the Year Award

[Rockville, MD] — February 10, 2026: Clear Impact is thrilled to announce the two winners of its inaugural Social Sector Hero of the Year Award. This prestigious honor recognizes social sector organizations that demonstrate exceptional measurable impact, transparency, and a commitment to continuous improvement in their communities. Awardees include: 

Sacramento County Department of Child, Family, and Adult Services (DCFAS) and Utah Department of Health and Human Services. 

Each winner has been recognized for strong alignment with Clear Impact’s eight Social Sector Hero strategies, particularly use of storytelling to connect data with real-life impact. Other key factors in the selection included:

  • Assuring Alignment of Partners and Programs
  • Sharing Data Publicly: Transparency and consistency in reporting data
  • Demonstrable Measurable Results: Clearly illustrating the transformative outcomes of its programs.
  • Dedication to Continuous Improvement: Uses data to refine its strategies, ensuring sustained success and growth. 
  • Effective Storytelling: Aligning with the Social Sector Hero strategy, “Never Report Data Without the Story,”.
  • Support Effective Dialogue
  • Sustain Alignment Throughout the Journey

2026 Social Sector Hero prize includes:

  • Two Results-Based Accountability (RBA) Certification courses to enhance their team’s skills in achieving measurable outcomes.
  • A guest appearance on Clear Impact’s Turning Curves Podcast to share their story and inspire others in the sector.

The Social Sector Hero of the Year Award reflects Clear Impact’s mission to empower organizations to achieve measurable impact through accountability, collaboration, and innovation. To learn more, visit SocialSectorHero.com/Award.

About Clear Impact

Clear Impact helps government agencies, non-profits, communities, and foundations track the performance of their programs, measure the impact of their funding, and report on the progress of their missions to improve the lives of children, families, and communities worldwide. Clear Impact provides software, training, and services that empower organizations to turn data into actionable insights, improve transparency, and create lasting social change. Learn more at www.clearimpact.com.

Media Contact:
Kara Barnes
Clear Impact
kara@clearimpact.com

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