The Work that Won the Public at the 5th Annual Anthem Awards
See the teams that earned the most public support for creating some of the year’s most profound solutions.
The 2025 Community Voice Winners show how grassroots innovation and authentic storytelling are driving real social impact.
More than 23K voters came together during the public voting period to support this year’s Finalists. Now, we’re excited to reveal the organizations that earned the most Anthem Community Voice support for their exceptional work.
This year’s Winners share a clear common thread: they meet people where they are and turn individual actions into collective power. Below, we’re spotlighting a few standouts whose resilient advocacy drove meaningful progress in 2025.
Visit the Anthem Winners Gallery to see all the Community Voice Winners of the 5th Annual Anthem Awards!
PETA x Leah Kateb
@officialpeta Some fails lead to the greatest love stories 😉 Do you know how many dogs television personality @leah.kateb fostered before realizing what she had with Blue was a forever thing? If you’re looking for love, swipe right on a dog from a shelter 🩷 #adoptdontshop
Love Island USA’s Leah Kateb used her platform to advocate for adopting in a powerful Valentine’s Day campaign with PETA. Featured alongside her rescue dog, the initiative encourages fans to consider adoption before buying an animal.
Safe & Joyful Spaces for Queer Youth in Montana by Queer Prom MT
Queer Prom MT creates celebratory spaces where LGBTQ+ youth can express themselves authentically. What began as a single prom event has evolved into a year-round lifeline. The collective hosts community gatherings that provide crucial support networks.
Teens4LA
When wildfires devastated Los Angeles communities, Teens4LA proved that youth-led innovation could drive meaningful relief. The initiative raised over $50,000 to address the mental health crisis affecting teens in disaster zones. The campaign is continuing to expand into long-term mental health initiatives.
The Great Elephant Migration by Elephant Family USA
The Great Elephant Migration brought 100 life-sized elephant sculptures, handcrafted by Indigenous artisans from India’s Nilgiri Hills to the U.S. The initiative sparked a vital conversation on human-wildlife coexistence. The activation challenges viewers to see forests and rivers as sacred sources.
A Roving Podcast by Equality Now
Equality Now held five gender justice conversations across Kenya, breaking new ground in addressing sexual and gender-based violence. The project brings the dialogue directly to affected communities across different counties in the country. The five-part series amplifies the voices of survivors, legal experts, and human rights experts to assess if Kenya’s progressive laws translate to benefits on the ground.
Meet all the 2025 Anthem Winners in the Winners Gallery!
Take a closer look at the initiatives creating change around the world. Winners include Sabrina Carpenter x PLUS1, Andrew Garfield and Sesame Workshop, Rare Beauty, Headspace, The Mel Robbins Podcast, Lush Cosmetics, World Central Kitchen, and more!
