2026 Finalist Sample Press Release
Congratulations! Your work has been selected as a Finalist in The 6th Annual Anthem Awards. A press release is a great way to spread the word about your incredible achievement and build support for your project in Anthem Community Voice in Partnership with NationBuilder!
SAMPLE PRESS RELEASE TITLE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: [Spokesperson Name]
Phone: [Spokesperson Phone]
Email: [Spokesperson Email]
[FINALIST ORG] Honored as a Finalist in [Category], [Cause Area: Belonging & Inclusion; Education, Art, & Culture; Health; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Sustainability, Environment, & Climate; or Technology] for The 6th Annual Anthem Awards
[CITY, STATE] — October 13, 2026 – [Finalist Org] announced today that it has been named a Finalist in [Category], [Cause Area: Belonging & Inclusion; Education, Art, & Culture; Health; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Sustainability, Environment, & Climate; or Technology] in The 6th Annual Anthem Awards.
Anthem Winners are selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. Judges for the 6th Annual Anthem Awards include an esteemed panel of leaders from leading organizations and companies dedicated to social impact, including Nancy Brown, CEO, American Heart Association, Heather Malenshek, CMO, Land O’Lakes, Inc., Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Award-Winning Actor & LGBTQ+ Advocate, Patrice Duckworth, Chief Inclusion Officer, Johnson & Johnson, Fatima Graves, President & CEO, National Women’s Law Center, Justina Nixon-Saintil, Vice President & Global Chief Impact Officer, IBM, and many others.
“We’re thrilled to see the impact sector bounce back, share their stories, and expand their impact after a challenging year last year,” said Anthem Awards General Manager, Patricia McLoughlin. “This year’s Finalists are truly setting the standard for how to advocate for a cause, inspire action, create impact, and overall make this world a better place.”
[DESCRIPTION OF FINALIST – 2-3 sentences describing your organization’s honored work, its impact, and why it’s meaningful]
[QUOTE FROM FINALIST SPOKESPERSON – An inspiring statement about receiving this honor and your organization’s commitment to the work]
Alongside the Finalist Announcement comes the launch of Anthem Community Voice in Partnership with NationBuilder, an annual voting campaign and celebration to uplift the work of Anthem Finalists. Supporters can celebrate [Finalist Org]’s work online from October 13th to October 29th at celebrate.anthemawards.com. All Finalists are also in the running to win a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Anthem Award selected by Anthem judges. All Winners for the 6th Annual Anthem Awards will be announced on November 5, 2026.
About [FINALIST]:
[INSERT BOILERPLATE/GENERAL DESCRIPTION ABOUT YOUR PROJECT/ORGANIZATION HERE – Include your mission, key programs, and relevant background information]
About The Anthem Awards:
Launched in 2021 by The Webby Awards, The Anthem Awards recognizes impactful brands, nonprofits, and individuals that are setting the standard for good worldwide. The Anthem Awards honors work across seven core causes: Belonging & Inclusion; Education, Art & Culture; Health; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Sustainability, Environment & Climate; and Technology. This season’s partners and sponsors include NationBuilder, Sustainable Brands, NationSwell, The Bloom, the Social Innovation Summit and The Nonprofit Alliance. The Awards were founded in partnership with the Ad Council, Born This Way Foundation, Feeding America, GLAAD, Mozilla, NAACP, NRDC, WWF, and XQ.
About The Webby Awards:
Hailed as the “Internet’s highest honor” by The New York Times, The Webby Awards is the leading international awards organization honoring excellence on the Internet, including Websites and Mobile Sites; Video & Film; Advertising, Media & PR; Apps, Software & Immersive; Social; Podcasts; Games; Creators and AI. Established in 1996, The Webby Awards received over 13,000 entries from all 50 states and over 70 countries worldwide this year. The Webby Awards are presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS). Sponsors and Partners of The Webby Awards include Adobe, WP Engine, Patreon, ElevenLabs, Framer, Meta, NAACP, KPMG, The Wall Street Journal, Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter, SXSW, The Podcast Show, and Authentic.
Find The Anthem Awards Online:
Website: anthemawards.com
Instagram: @anthemawards
LinkedIn: The Anthem Awards
TikTok: @anthemawards
