Alumnus Dr. Michael Hassett's (Ph.D. '19) org Friends of Tonga wins 2026 .ORG Impact Award
Awarded in the Environmental Stewardship category
The organization Friends Of Tonga Inc., cofounded and led by School of Public Policy alumnus, Michael Hassett, Ph.D. '19, won the Environmental Stewardship category in the 2026 .ORG Impact Awards by Public Interest Registry (PIR), the people behind the .ORG domain.
Friends of Tonga was one of 7 awardees selected from over 4,000 mission driven, innovative, change-maker applicants across 145 countries. The .ORG Impact Awards recognize outstanding mission-driven individuals and organizations from around the world for their positive contributions to society.
This video was featured at the award ceremony in October, and highlights the work of Friends of Tonga.
Posted: October 28, 2026, 4:52 PM