Chewonki announced today that it has been honored with a prestigious 2013 Top-Rated Award by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews about nonprofit organizations.

“We are excited to be named a Top-Rated 2013 Nonprofit,” said Betta Stothart, Director of Communications for Chewonki. We are proud of our accomplishments this year, including finalizing a new mission for the organization and serving an increasingly diverse audience of campers, students and schools.”

The top-rated nonprofit award was based on the large number of positive reviews that Chewonkireceived, reviews written by volunteers, donors and clients. People posted their personal experience with the nonprofit. For example, here are a few quotes:

“Chewonki changed the way I will live my life forever ....”

“Chewonki has had a profound influence on my life and three of my children as well ....”

“Chewonki is an amazing place where children and adults can learn more about the natural world and the future of sustainability while also learning more about themselves!”

While the top-rated awards run through the end of October, Chewonki was part of the inaugural group to qualify for the year. “Savvy donors want to see the impact of their donations more than ever,” said Perla Ni, CEO of GreatNonprofits. “People with direct experience with Chewonki have voted that the organization is making a real difference.”

Being on the top-rated list gives donors and volunteers more confidence that this is a credible organization. The reviews by volunteers, clients and other donors show the on-the-ground results of this nonprofit. This award is a form of recognition by the community.