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Who’s Judging the 5th Annual Anthem Awards?

Meet our new jurors, representing the leading voices across the impact industry

When you enter the Anthem Awards, you get the chance to amplify your work to distinguished impact leaders in the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (IADAS), a membership body of top leaders and executives across the purpose sector. Judge expertise spans a wide spectrum—from LGBTQIA advocacy, racial equity and climate justice to gun control, healthcare access, fundraising, responsible technology, and many more.

Read on for a peek into the latest minds we’ve recruited to help us select the most impactful projects of the year.

Garrison Hayes, Video Correspondent, Mother Jones

Garrison Hayes produces innovative short documentaries to his 790,000+ follower community, especially on TikTok, where he explores the hidden or forgotten corners of Black history, faith and politics, and his love of books. He was selected as a member of the Inaugural Class of Snap Inc.’s Black Creator Accelerator, and is currently Mother Jones’ Video Correspondent. He lives in Nashville

Nancy Brown, CEO, American Heart Association

Under the leadership of Nancy Brown as CEO since 2008, the Association has become a global authority on cardiovascular and brain health as well as overall health and well-being. Brown forges powerful partnerships to drive innovation at the intersection of science, technology and public health to advance health and hope for everyone, everywhere. Together with 35 million volunteers, supporters and staff, Brown champions equitable health in all communities by funding groundbreaking research, advocating for the public’s health and providing critical resources to save lives affected by cardiovascular disease.

Josef Hapli, Senior Director of Digital Engagement, National Geographic Society

If you want to build something beautiful in the digital space that users will love, Josef Hapli is the person you want to know. Digital industry leader, Hapli has led the creation of successful software products and award-winning digital experiences for commercial, nonprofits and federal government clients. He has worked with global brands including National Geographic, Google, Nestle, Marriott, Gallup, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Healthcare.gov, and more. Hapli is passionate about inspiring the digital creators of tomorrow and creating unforgettable experiences and solutions for today.

Heather Malenshek, SVP & Chief Marketing Officer, Land O’Lakes, Inc.

Heather Malenshek serves as the Chief Marketing Officer, overseeing B2C and B2B branding and marketing strategy, messaging development and execution excellence and is responsible for building marketing competencies across all businesses and geographies. She also has oversight for Curious Plot, a wholly owned subsidiary of Land O’Lakes, Inc. Prior, Heather was the SVP Chief Marketing Officer for the Harley-Davidson Motor Company where she led a brand transformation that expanded the consumer base for the company, bringing in a new generation of consumers. She has been recognized by Forbes as one of the world’s most influential CMOs in both 2018 and 2019 in part because of her reputation for taking legacy brands and helping them find their authentic purpose while transforming their business results.

Anjelika Lours’ Kour, Creative Director & Managing Partner, DD.NYC®

Anjelika Lours’ Kour is the Creative Director and Managing Partner of DD.NYC®, an award-winning creative agency based in Manhattan specializing in branding, web design, and video storytelling. With more than two decades of expertise, Anjelika has built a career defined by innovation and a deep understanding of what makes brands resonate. Under her leadership, DD.NYC® has become a trusted partner to global clients across industries such as healthcare, technology, real estate, and lifestyle, delivering impactful and enduring results. Her work seamlessly blends cultural insight with emerging trends, resulting in visionary concepts that elevate brands and captivate audiences.

Enter to Have Your Work Seen by Leaders in the Impact Industry! 

Submissions are now officially open for the 5th Annual Anthem Awards. Enter your purpose-driven impact campaigns and activations by the Early Entry Deadline on Friday, June 6 for best pricing. 

Patagonia – Don’t Buy This Jacket

Patagonia has put social impact at the core of their brand mission and values from the start, and their iconic Don’t Buy This Jacket campaign demonstrates how brands can use their platform to make an impact — or better yet, to help reduce our impact. This 2011 ad ran in the New York Times on Black Friday, making a lasting impression for its bold message addressing the issue of consumerism head on and asking readers to take the Common Threads Initiative pledge to reduce, repair, reuse, recycle, and reimagine a world where we take only what nature can replace.

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NEWS & ANNONCEMENTS

Ad Council’s Love Has No Labels Movement

Love Has No Labels is a movement by The Ad Council to promote diversity, equity and inclusion of all people across race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age and ability.

Read our Q&A with Heidi Arthur, the Ad Council’s Chief Campaign Development Officer on the team behind LHNL collaborates with partners to combat implicit bias—from crafting PSAs to driving viewers to take action, to how brands and companies should approach corporate social responsibility with authenticity.

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