Celebrate service — and help a nonprofit win big

Every year, the Defender Service Awards honor organizations that go above and beyond to serve their communities. Voting for the 2025 awards is now open through October 19 — and you can help the finalists in the Community Services category, sponsored by ei³, win a Defender 130 and $30,000 to fuel their impact.

Recognized worldwide for inspiring humanitarian action, conservation, and adventure, Defender created the Service Awards, to honor nonprofits and charitable organizations across the U.S. and Canada that embody this same spirit of service.

Now in its fifth year, the Defender Service Awards highlight 25 finalists across five categories:

• Community Services Award – Presented by ei³

• Animal, Wildlife and Marine Welfare Award – Presented by Disney

• Search, Rescue & Emergency Support Services Award – Presented by Pelican

• Veteran & Civil Servant Outreach Award – Presented by Hearts & Science

• Outdoor Accessibility & Education Award – Presented by Outside Inc

This marks the fourth consecutive year that ei³ is sponsoring the Community Services Award category. We’re proud to support organizations that strengthen communities and deliver essential services where they’re needed most.

Finalists for the Community Services Award, presented by ei³:

• Feeding Northeast Florida – Jacksonville, FL

• Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula – Pacific Grove, CA

• Meta House, Inc. – Milwaukee, WI

• Red Feather Development Group – Flagstaff, AZ

• The Food Brigade – Paramus, NJ

Learn more about the finalists and cast your vote here →

Each category winner will receive a customized Defender 130 and $30,000 award to advance their mission. Built for durability and capability, the Defender 130 offers features such as Terrain Response, 8,200 lbs of towing capacity, 89 cubic feet of cargo space, seating for up to 8, a wading depth of 35.4 inches, and 11.5 inches of ground clearance- ensuring it can go wherever it’s needed most.

Winners of the 2025 Defender Service Awards will be announced the evening of November 15, during a special evening celebration at Destination Defender. Held at Galway Downs in Temecula California, November 14‑16, 2025, Destination Defender is a weekend festival of the Defender lifestyle.

At ei³, we’re honored to stand alongside Defender, Chase, and fellow sponsors in celebrating these remarkable organizations and their impact.