Nominations open for 2026 Comcast Community Champion of the Year
Official NASCAR Release
Zack Albert | NASCAR Digital Media
PHILADELPHIA (April 27, 2026) -- Comcast today announced that nominations are now open for the 2026 Comcast Community Champion of the Year. Since its founding in 2015, the award has celebrated individuals across the NASCAR community who go above and beyond to give back. Nominations are being accepted now through June 15 at ComcastCommunityChampion.com.
Each year, Comcast reviews the nominations and selects three finalists, sharing their inspiring stories with the public. A committee of NASCAR and Comcast executives then names the 2026 Comcast Community Champion of the Year. The champion's affiliated charity receives a $60,000 donation, while the charities chosen by the two finalists each receive $30,000 later this year.
Any individual with a 2026 annual credential or NASCAR full-season license from any of NASCAR's top three national series is eligible to be nominated as a 2026 finalist, including:
Team owners, drivers and all NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series employees
Full-time employees of tracks that are currently on the schedule for NASCAR's three series
NASCAR Media members who have a Print, Broadcast or Photography Hard Card
NASCAR Officials
NASCAR Partners/Sponsors
Family members of drivers and crew members
Driver and team employees (motorhome drivers, agents, and managers, etc.)
Support industry personnel (engine builders, parts and service providers, etc.)
"Driving meaningful, lasting impact in the communities we serve is fundamental to Comcast's mission. We are proud to recognize the outstanding individuals within the NASCAR community whose generosity, leadership, and commitment continue to make a real difference, strengthening and uplifting communities across the country," said Matt Lederer, vice president of Brand Partnerships and Engagement, Comcast.
Over the past 11 years, the Comcast Community Champion of the Year program has supported more than 30 nonprofit organizations, a testament to the philanthropic spirit found throughout the NASCAR community. To date, Comcast has contributed more than $1 million to deserving organizations connected to members of the NASCAR family, deepening its commitment to the sport while extending its impact beyond the track. More than a program, this initiative is a movement grounded in compassion, community, and a shared commitment to making a difference where it matters most.
Past champions include:
World Wide Technology Raceway Owner, Curtis Francois, representing Raceway Gives Foundation
Chip Ganassi Racing's pit crew department representing Ronald McDonald House
Dover Motor Speedway President, Mike Tatoian, representing USO Delaware
OnPoint Motorsports Driver, Ryan Vargas representing FACES: The National Craniofacial Association
NASCAR driver, Bubba Wallace, representing the Live To Be Different Foundation