Finalists Announced for the 6th Annual Anthem Awards
THE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF DIGITAL ARTS & SCIENCES UNVEILS FINALISTS FOR THE 6TH ANNUAL ANTHEM AWARDS, HONORING THE CHANGEMAKERS SETTING THE NEW STANDARD FOR GOOD
Michael J. Fox and Harrison Ford, Jay Shetty, Jordan Klepper, Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant, The View, Jayson Williams, and Amanda McCants Among the Finalists, Alongside PBS, Mellon Foundation, The LEGO Group, Lush Cosmetics, Planned Parenthood, Global Citizen, AARP, Ms. Magazine, Everytown for Gun Safety, The Daily Show, Subaru, ElevenLabs, Doctors Without Borders and more
NEW YORK (October 13, 2026) – Today, the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (IADAS) announced the Finalists for the 6th annual Anthem Awards, the largest and most comprehensive social impact award, presented by the Webby Awards. Since launching in 2021, the Anthem Awards have recognized brands, nonprofits, and individuals whose mission-driven work is creating meaningful change around the world. Nonprofits, advocacy groups, and purpose-driven brands continue to face pressure on their funding and missions. This year’s Finalists show that the impact industry is still pushing forward and setting a new standard for what positive impact looks like in practice.
Notable Finalists include AARP; Acumen; Ad Council; Audible; Audubon; Cisco; Chime; Doctors Without Borders; Everytown for Gun Safety; GLAAD; Global Citizen; Habitat for Humanity International; JPMorganChase; Lush Cosmetics; Mastercard; Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; Ms. Magazine; National Geographic Society; NAACP; PBS; Planned Parenthood Federation of America; PepsiCo Foundation; Sesame Workshop; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; Subaru; Taco Bell Foundation; The Daily Show; The LEGO Group; The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research; The Rockefeller Foundation; UNICEF USA; Visa; and World Economic Forum.
This year’s Finalists also include work from or featuring Michael J. Fox and Harrison Ford; Jay Shetty; Jordan Klepper; Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant; The View; Amanda McCants; and Jayson Williams.
“In 2026, the work coming out of the impact space is bolder, smarter, and more urgent than ever,” said Patricia McLoughlin, General Manager of the Anthem Awards. “The space is still being challenged, but this year’s Finalists prove that creativity and commitment are stronger than the headwinds. They are setting the new standard for good, and they deserve to be celebrated.”
This year introduced the inaugural Industry Specific Program categories, which take a deeper look at the work shaping key cause areas. They honor initiatives across Accessibility & Disability Inclusion, Digital Health & Telemedicine, Poverty Alleviation & Economic Empowerment, Ethical AI & Algorithm Design, Voting Rights & Civic Engagement, and more. Finalists were also named in new categories including Creator Advocacy, Grantmaking Impact, App Excellence, Purpose-Driven Program or Initiative, Podcast Limited Series, Web Design & UX, and Social Content Series.
The finalist announcement also kicks off Anthem Community Voice in Partnership with NationBuilder. Supporters can cast their votes for this year’s Finalists online at celebrate.anthemawards.com until Thursday, October 29. The for-profit and nonprofit entries in each media type with the greatest amount of support will win the Anthem Community Voice Awards. All Finalists are in the running for Gold, Silver, and Bronze Anthem Awards chosen by judges in IADAS.
NationBuilder is a mission-driven, all-in-one community building software designed to engage your supporters and move them to meaningful action. This year, NationBuilder is helping to power the Finalist resource hub and a social toolkit that gives Finalists and their supporters ready-to-use materials to share their work.
IADAS selected this year’s Anthem Award Finalists from over 2500 submissions from over 40 countries.
Winners of the 6th Annual Anthem Awards will be announced on November 5, 2026. Fans can watch each Winner’s “Call to Action Speech” in the Anthem Winners Gallery that day at anthemawards.com.
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
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