Awards & Recognition

Hall of Fame, 2025
Top 100 Global Collection, 2025, 2024, 2023
Academy Choice Award, 2023

Out of 3,448 education-focused organizations, Room to Read ranked #1 for impact and scalability in a review from an international expert panel of 194 academy members consisting of academics, educators, innovators, students and leaders.

Global Impact Legacy Honor, 2017
Social Engagement Network Philanthropy Award, 2014
Awarded to Erin Ganju on behalf of Room to Read

Social Entrepreneur of the Year, 2014
Awarded to Erin Ganju on behalf of Room to Read

Social Impact Award, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship, 2013

Social Responsibility Award, 2009
Awarded to John Wood on behalf of Room to Read

Social Capitalist Award, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Force for Change Award, 2007