By: Emma Cannon
2025 was ISTG’s 10th year, and we hit many milestones. Our original goal of hitting 30 million by our 10th birthday was blown out of the water – we wound up hitting 40 million instead. Ending the year with more than 46 million products donated globally is a goal many of us had never even dreamed of just a few years back. Now, knocking on the door of 50 million, we want to take a moment to honor the backbone of our organization: the Affiliate Network.
Each year, we honor Affiliates with the annual Affiliate Awards. The winners are selected carefully, taking into account all factors. This year’s selection process was incredibly difficult. So many shone so brightly this year and were incredibly deserving of these awards.
This year’s winners were as follows:
- Training Bra Award – Honors a new Affiliate making tremendous strides in a short time.
- RJ Bent of I Support the Girls – Buffalo
- Bloody Do-Gooder Award – Honors an Affiliate with incredible advocacy and community organizing efforts.
- Judy Masucci of I Support the Girls – Pittsburgh
- BRAvo Award – Honors an overall outstanding Affiliate.
- Dawn Stillwell and Andrea Stock of I Support the Girls – Central/South New Jersey
I also wanted to shout out our Affiliates who have donated the most product this year! Coming in at 312,575 products donated, Kathy Jackson and Jamie Thurman in Columbus, Ohio, absolutely blew us away this year with the most products donated. Congratulations, Kathy and Jamie! Additional shoutouts to the rest of our Top 10: Delaware, San Diego, Central/South New Jersey, Tampa Bay, Detroit, Whidbey Island, Edwardsville, Central/North New Jersey, and Kansas City.
Thank you to all Affiliates for everything they do for people in need. Keep up the incredible work.
And if you or someone you love may be interested in getting involved, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us!
