Vote.org + Taylor Swift, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper, World Central Kitchen & Chef José Andrés, ACLU, Project Everyone with Al Pacino, Taco Bell, Six Degrees with Kevin Bacon, IllumiNative, Patagonia, World Wildlife Fund, Elton John Aids Foundation among 3rd Annual Anthem Awards Finalists announced today.
Judged by social impact leaders, including Nike Chief Sustainability Officer Noel Kinder, Clinton Global Initiative University CEO Ragina Arrington, Etsy Director of Social Impact Strategy Dinah Jean, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts President Deborah F, Rutter, , and more.
Entries in each category are eligible to win first-ever Anthem Community Voice Awards selected by fans.
NEW YORK (December 5, 2023) – The International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (IADAS) today announced the finalists for the 3rd Annual Anthem Awards. Presented by The Webby Awards, the Anthem Awards were launched in 2021 to celebrate the purpose and mission-driven work of individuals, companies, and organizations worldwide. Now in its third year, the Anthem Awards are the biggest and most comprehensive social impact award in the world. Notable finalists include: Vote.org + Taylor Swift on National Voter Registration Day, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, Elton John AIDS Foundation, On Purpose with Jay Shetty, The Clinton Foundation, Lil Durk and Amazon Music, American Red Cross, Megan Rapinoe and Trusaic, Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper, Tom Hiddleston and UNICEF, American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Airbnb, Al Pacino and Project Everyone, Vital Voices, Six Degrees with Kevin Bacon, GLAAD, KIND Snacks, Hacker Valley Media with Amy Bream & Simone Biles, Taco Bell, World Central Kitchen, The PepsiCo Foundation, and more.
“The work that we have received in the 3rd Annual Anthem Anthem Awards is game-changing. From innovative projects fighting climate change to impactful calls for equal rights across the globe and best-in-class CSR and ESG efforts- the Anthem Finalists are a bright light in our uncertain world.” said Patricia McLoughlin, Anthem Awards General Manager. “The Anthem Awards are proud to be able to amplify the voices sparking change and we invite everyone to join us in celebration of this work through Anthem Community Voice.”
New this year, fans can support and celebrate this year’s Finalists through Anthem Community Voice from now until December 21, 2023. The for-profit and nonprofit entries in each category with the greatest amount of support will win the first-ever Anthem Community Voice Awards. Finalists can be supported at celebrate.anthemawards.com.
Following the growth in investment in sustainable products and services – The Anthem Awards saw a 30% increase in submissions to the Sustainability, Climate & Environment categories this year. The ongoing climate crisis is at the forefront of everyone’s minds from the leaders gathering at COP28 in Dubai, to major corporations, and grassroots organizations. This year’s Anthem Awards are proud to recognize environmental work from Spiritus, The Nature Conservancy, World Wildlife Fund, eBay, Plastic Fisherman, World Surf League, Impossible Foods, NationSwell, World Economic Forum, The National Geographic Society, and many others.
This year also saw continued efforts to promote body autonomy for women. Twenty two states have moved to ban or restrict abortion following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. “The Abortion Times”, Pro-Choice Washington, Wisp x The Abortion Freedom Fund, Reproductive Freedom for All, Planned Parenthood of Greater New York, REPRO Rising Virginia, National Women’s Law Center, and Planned Parenthood Federation of America are Finalists this year for their work.
Studies from this year have also shown that Millenials, Generation Z, Generation Alpha are placing an increased importance on supporting businesses aligned with their values and are holding brands accountable. Liquid I.V., Patagonia, KIND Snacks, Lush Cosmetics, PepsiCo, Citi, Taco Bell, Procter & Gamble, Rare Beauty, Google, Estée Lauder, Johnson & Johnson, CeraVe, and many more are committed to making a difference.
This year’s Anthem Awards Finalists were selected from a pool of over 2,000 submissions from 44 countries by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS). Anthem judges are intellectually diverse leaders from across the impact industry with expertise that spans across the Anthem cause areas including; Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion; Education, Art, & Culture; Health; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Responsible Technology; and Sustainability, Environment, & Climate. IADAS members include: Heather Dowdy, Director of Product Accessibility, Netflix; Alex Amouyel, President & CEO, Newman’s Own Foundation; Noel Kinder, Chief Sustainability Officer, Nike; Shaniqua McClendon, Vice President of Politics, Crooked Media/Vote Save America; Rawle Andrews Jr., Esq., Executive Director, American Psychiatric Association Foundation; Alison Moore, CEO, Comic Relief US; Christina Lang, Vice President of North American Marketing, Mozilla; Michelle Waring, Steward for Sustainability and Everyday Good, Tom’s of Maine; and more.
The Anthem Awards were launched in 2021 to celebrate and highlight the incredible social impact work happening around the globe. They were founded by The Webby Awards in partnership with the Ad Council, Born This Way Foundation, Feeding America, GLAAD, Mozilla, NAACP, NRDC, WWF, and XQ.
A portion of program revenue is directed to The Anthem Fund, a grant program supporting emerging organizations working to advance the causes recognized by the Anthem Awards.
Winners for the 3rd Annual Anthem Awards will be announced on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. This year, The Anthem Awards will be recognizing Winners at an in-person event in New York City and all Winners will be marked in history and celebrated on the Anthem Winner’s Gallery with their “Call to Action Speech”.
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About The Anthem Awards: Launched in 2021 by The Webby Awards, The Anthem Awards honors the purpose & mission-driven work of people, companies and organizations worldwide. By amplifying the voices that spark global change, we’re defining a new benchmark for impactful work that inspires others to take action in their own communities. The Anthem Awards honors work across seven core causes: Diversity; Equity & Inclusion; Education; Art & Culture; Health; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Responsible Technology; and Sustainability, Environment & Climate. 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 & Mobile Sites; Video; Advertising, Media & PR; Apps, dApps & Software; Social; Podcasts; Games and Metaverse, Immersive & Virtual. Established in 1996, The Webby Awards received more than 14,000 entries from over 70 countries worldwide. The Webby Awards are presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS). Sponsors and Partners of The Webby Awards include Verizon, WP Engine, YouGov, Canva, Omidyar Network, NAACP, KPMG, Fast Company, Wall Street Journal, Podcast Movement, All Tech Is Human, and AIGA
Find The Anthem Awards Online:
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Facebook: facebook.com/anthemawards
Twitter: @anthemawards
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The full list of finalists can be found at celebrate.anthemawards.com
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Borrowed and Banned – Brooklyn Public Library
Dinner With Goop – Edelman, Ajinomoto Co. Inc.
DOSSY – A simple video app for meaningful connections – DEPT®, Dossy.co
Grandfluencers’ Find Stardom on Social Media — and Fight Ageism – AARP
Nkashi: Race for the Okavango – National Geographic Society
Prepare with Pepper and Kai – American Red Cross
Seizing the Throne – Comita Studio, LLC.
Sephora Illumination – Zulu Alpha Kilo, Sephora Canada
The Skoll Community – Tilapia Fil, LLC
What are you made of? – WORD Creative, Rare Beauty
Education, Arts & Culture
All Music Is Black Music – SiriusXM Podcast Network
Audible & The Anthem Awards Celebrate the Harriet Tubman Monument and Newark’s Revitalization – Audible (Civic Entertainment Group)
FAAQs (Frequently Asked Art Questions) – J Paul Getty Trust
GirlTrek’s Black History Bootcamp – GirlTrek
Introducing: SesameWorkshop.org – Sesame Workshop
Let’s Talk About Poverty – Milton Hershey School
MetaMask Learn – Antinomy Studio, Consensys
Moment in Manzanar – Moment In Manzanar
Thank an Arts Teacher – The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Van Gogh – Reshaping the way researchers engage with art – DEPT®, Van Gogh Museum
Health
2023 U.S. National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ Young People – Threespot, The Trevor Project
Ad Council & How Sweet The Sound: Mental Health Awareness – Ad Council
CeraVe x The DAISY Foundation – Hands of Healing – Gradient Experiential, CeraVe
On Purpose with Jay Shetty – align PR
The Choose Kindness Project – Owen Jones & Partners
The Estée Lauder Companies’ 2022-2023 Breast Cancer Campaign – BPCM, The Estée Lauder Companies
The Full Effect – Ad Council
The Nocturnists: Post-Roe America – The Nocturnists
UNICEF’s State of the World’s Children Report – UNICEF
World Telehealth Initiative – Solving Global Health Inequity – World Telehealth Initiative
Human & Civil Rights
Advocacy Through Walls – Zealous, a fiscally sponsored project of Tides Center
Crooked Media’s F*ck Bans: Leave Queer Kids Alone Pride Campaign – Crooked Media
Let Your Inner Elton Out – Elton John AIDS Foundation
Lush Charity Pot – Lush Cosmetics
Patagonia with Bully Pulpit Interactive: Driving Youth Voter Turnout in 2022 – Bully Pulpit Interactive, Patagonia
The 2nd Annual Vital Voices Festival – Vital Voices
The ACLU’s “Right to Learn” Campaign – American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
The Abortion Times – Exactly Agency, I Need An A and We Testify
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Presents: In the Footsteps of the Freedomsurrection: A Walking Tour of January 6th – The Daily Show with Trevor Noah
Vote.org + Taylor Swift on National Voter Registration Day – Vote.org
Humanitarian Action & Services
10 Under 20 Food Heroes – Attention Span Media, Hormel Foods
Clinton Global Initiative 2023 Meeting – Clinton Foundation
From War to Welcome: Alight and Airbnb.org Guide Displaced Ukrainians to Safety – Alight
International Women’s Day (IWD) – The International Rescue Committee
Mass Shootings in the United States – Allegiance Group, Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund
Paving the Way to Zero Hunger – Intuitive Content, World Food Program USA
Serve LA: Seeing the unseen – Odd Notion, Serve LA
Six Degrees with Kevin Bacon – SixDegrees.Org
The PepsiCo Foundation’s Community Impact Grants – PepsiCo Foundation
The World Central Kitchen Cookbook- Feeding Humanity, Feeding Hope – World Central Kitchen
Responsible Technology
An Interview With Jane Goodall – Esri
Cyberchase: Cyber Fashion Challenge – THIRTEEN
Digital Development Compass – United Nations Development Programme
IRL: Online Life is Real Life – Mozilla Foundation
Love Me Not – Neon, An IPG Health Company, DomesticShelters.org & Safe In Harm’s Way Foundation
Missjourney.ai – ACE, TEDxAmsterdam Women
Project Relate – Hook, Google
#TakeItDown – WRTHY, ChildFund International
The Big Idea – Redglass Pictures, MIT Solve
The Sound of All Human Knowledge – The Wikimedia Foundation
Sustainability, Climate & Environment
Chief Trash Officer – 72andSunny, United Airlines
Coupling up with pre-loved – DEPT®, eBay
Environmental Defense Fund: Vision 2030 – Outright
Inches (With Al Pacino) – Project Everyone
Silent Skies: The First Electric Plane Flyover – Lafayette College
Sustainable Surf Ecoboard Project: The Seaweed Surfboard – SustainableSurf
Take A Breath – WING, Formula E x UNICEF
The Future of Energy – World Economic Forum
The U.S. Climate Vulnerability Index – Darkhorse Analytics, Environmental Defense Fund
The World’s First Regenerative Ad – Edelman, TAZO
New York, N.Y., June 6, 2023 — The premier award recognizing social impact work launched its 3rd Annual Call for Entries today, introducing a slate of new judges to review and select outstanding purpose and mission-driven work from brands, nonprofits, agencies and individual creators and activists across Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Education, Arts & Culture, Health, Human & Civil Rights, Humanitarian Action & Services, Responsible Technology & Sustainability, and Climate & Environment.
The Extended Entry Deadline to submit work for consideration is Friday, October 13th 2023. The submission site is open at anthemawards.com.
In its third year The Anthem Awards continues to expand the International Academy of Digital Arts & Science to include the most esteemed and talented experts in their fields across healthcare, climate and environment, tech, civil rights, the justice system and more. Newest members of the academy include; Brittany Packnett, Vice President of Social Impact, BET; Alexander Roque, President and Executive Director, Ali Forney Center; Jean Oelwang, Founding CEO and President, Virgin Unite; Juanita Slappy, Head of Multicultural Marketing, Cadillac; Katharine Hayhoe, Chief Scientist, The Nature Conservancy; Kim Getty, President, Deutsch; Mona Chalabi, Data Journalist; and Victoria Vrana, CEO, GlobalGiving; Jody Santos, Founding Executive Director, Disability Justice Project; Yaël Eisenstat, Vice President & Head of Center for Technology and Society, Anti-Defamation League, and more.
They will join existing judges: Daniel Dae Kim, Actor, Producer and Activist; Mitchell Baker, CEO & Chairwoman, Mozilla; Shayla Tait, Director of Philanthropy, The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation; Lisa Sherman, President & CEO, Ad Council; Marc Ecko, CCO and Board Member, XQ + Emerson Collective; Courteney Monroe, President, National Geographic; Sarah Kate Ellis, President and CEO, GLAAD; Nicholas Thompson, CEO, The Atlantic; Roma McCaig, Senior VP of Impact, Clif Bar; Dinah-Kareen Jean, Senior Manager, Social Innovation, Etsy; Christina Swarns, Executive Director, Innocence Project; and Jennifer Lotito, President & Chief Operating Officer, (RED).
“We founded The Anthem Awards to amplify the voices that spark global change, in an effort to encourage more people to make an impact in their own community,” said Claire Graves, President of The Webby Awards. “We believe there’s never been a more important time to recognize groundbreaking social impact work. In a world that constantly grapples with complex challenges, brands and organizations must stay dedicated to fostering positive change so that their work can act as a beacon and inspire others to shape a brighter future.”
To expand the scope of mission-driven work recognized, The Anthem Awards is introducing a suite of new categories including; Books, Stories and Features, Best Use of AI, PR and Earned Media, Best Use of Data, and Public Service. Work is accepted across five areas of impact work including: Awareness & Media, Fundraising, Community Engagement, Product, Innovation & Service and Leadership & Team.
Founded by the organizers of The Webbys, in just two years The Anthem Awards has established itself as the biggest and most comprehensive award honoring social impact work, with 4,000 projects entered from nearly all 50 states, and 36 countries. This year’s participants will have the chance to join past Anthem Winners like Nike, The Daily Show, UN World Food Programme, Bombas, Sesame Workshop, When We All Vote, Charity:Water, PayPal, NYT 1619 Project, Innocence Project and many more.
Entries for the 3rd Annual Anthem Awards will be accepted through September 15th, 2023. Preferred pricing is available until the Extended Entry Deadline is Friday, October 13th, 2023. Complete details on the submission process are available at anthemawards.com.
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ABOUT THE ANTHEM AWARDS
The Anthem Awards celebrate purpose & mission-driven work from people, companies and organizations worldwide. As the most comprehensive award spanning various industries and social impact categories, causes to be recognized include: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Sustainability, Climate & Environment; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Health; Education, Art & Culture; and Responsible Technology. The awards honor the world’s best purpose and mission-driven work from for and not-for-profit organizations alike. The Anthem Awards foundational partners include the Ad Council, NRDC, Mozilla, GLAAD, World Wildlife Fund, Born This Way Foundation, Omidyar Network and XQ Institute. Media Partners include Blavity, The Dots, Fast Company. Good/Upworthy, WSJ, MTV, Pledge 1% and Clubhouse.
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; Advertising, Media and PR; Apps, dApps & Software, Social; Podcasts; Games and Metaverse, Immersive & Virtual. Established in 1996, The Webby Awards received nearly 14,000 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 Canva, WP Engine, Verizon, Omidyar Network, YouGov, NAACP, KPMG, Wall Street Journal, All Tech Is Human, Podcast Movement, AIGA, PUBLIC and Special Guest.
Gloria Steinem, Billy Porter, the founders of Ben & Jerry’s Ben Cohen & Jerry Greenfield, Gabrielle Giffords, Oleksandra Matviichuk on behalf of the Center for Civil Liberties and the People of Ukraine, Quannah Chasinghorse, Abigail E. Disney, Founder & CEO of Chobani Hamdi Ulukaya, and Amanda Gorman honored with Special Achievement Awards.
NEW YORK (Feb. 15, 2023) – The International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (IADAS) today announced the Winners for the 2nd Annual Anthem Awards, which was launched by The Webby Awards in 2021 to recognize social impact work across the globe. Additional winners include change-making nonprofits and foundations like Tracee Ellis Ross, Planned Parenthood, It Gets Better Project, Doctors Without Borders, Sesame Street, The Asian American Foundation, UNHCR, Gates Foundation, Change.org, Global Giving, Walton Family Foundation, Caring Across Generations, Alzheimer’s Association, and Movilizatorio; cultural icons including Lil Nas X, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Colbert, Ciara, Last Week Tonight, Killer Mike, Dr, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Selma Blair, the Cast of This is Us – Mandy Moore, Chrissy Metz, Jon Huertas, and Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum; and industry and brand leaders like Google, AT&T, Samsung, theSkimm, Morgan Stanley, Sephora, Adobe, CNN, IBM, Bank of America, ITVS, Vaseline, Economist and Participant. By amplifying the voices that spark global change, the Anthem Awards are defining a new benchmark for impact work that inspires others to take action in their communities.
For the full list of winners and to watch winner acceptance speeches visit: http://anthemawards.com/winners
The Anthem Awards are also recognizing a group of individuals for their outstanding dedication to enacting lasting change with Special Achievement Awards. They join the ranks of the past Special Achievement Winners including Naomi Osaka, Megan Rapinoe, Adam McKay, Dr. Jane Goodall and Pharrell Williams.This year’s Special Achievement Winners are:
“This is precisely the time when artists go to work. There’s no time for despair, no place for self pity. No need for silence, no room for fear,” said actor, writer, singer, activist, and Anthem Beacon Award winner, Billy Porter. “We speak, we write, we do language. This is how civilizations heal. Please remember this, and know, be hopeful, because the change has already happened. God bless.”
“Commit to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion into every decision, and we will create a thriving, productive global economy,” said actress and Anthem Award winner Tracee Ellis Ross as she accepted her award.
“My call to action would be to vote,” said Anthem New Icon Award winner, poet and activist Amanda Gorman in her acceptance speech. “The future isn’t just something we hope for, it’s a future we must vote for.”
“I’m beyond thankful and humble to receive this award, I would not be there without my family, my incredible team, and my Native community for supporting me, uplifting me and making my voice heard all across the world,” said Anthem Special Achievement winner, model and activist Quannah Chasinghorse while accepting her award. “Together, with Indigenous knowledge leading us we can create systems grounded in justice and sovereignty for our Mother Earth, future generations, and all beings.”
“Since launching The Anthem Awards in June of 2021, we have seen that social change continues to emerge as a dominant force in mainstream culture.” said Anthem Awards Managing Director Jessica Lauretti. “The sheer number, breadth and overall quality of the entries shared with us in the 2nd Annual Awards is a testament to the strength of this growing movement and demonstrates an enduring commitment to the work that is both humbling and inspiring to see. From the war in Ukraine, to protests in Iran and the ongoing battle for equality here at home in the States, the call for change not only perseveres but is a growing global chorus.”
Anthem Winners were selected from nearly 2,000 submissions from 43 countries around the world by IADAS. Anthem judges are intellectually diverse leaders with renown across the impact industry with expertise that spans across issue areas including; Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion; Education, Art, & Culture; Health; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Responsible Technology; and Sustainability, Environment, & Climate. Members include: Nicholas Thompson, CEO, The Atlantic, Christina Swarns, Executive Director, Innocence Project, Zarna Surti, Global Creative Director, Nike Purpose, Maurice Mitchell, National Director, Working Families Party, Emily Barfoot, Global Brand Director Dove, Unilever, Trovon Williams, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications, NAACP, Dinah-Kareen Jean, Senior Manager, Social Innovation, Etsy, Sarah Kate Ellis, President & CEO, GLAAD,
The Anthem Awards were launched in 2021 in response to the importance of social good within the national conversation and cultural zeitgeist. They were founded by The Webby Awards in partnership with the Ad Council, Born This Way Foundation, Feeding America, GLAAD, Mozilla, NAACP, NRDC, WWF, and XQ. A portion of program revenue funds a grant program supporting emerging individuals and organizations working to advance the causes recognized in the inaugural Anthem Awards.
Fans can experience Anthem Call-To-Action Speeches from every winner including Special Achievement honorees at anthemawards.com starting today. See the full list and watch at anthemawards.com.
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About The Anthem Awards: Launched in 2021 by The Webby Awards, The Anthem Awards honors the purpose & mission-driven work of people, companies and organizations worldwide. By amplifying the voices that spark global change, we’re defining a new benchmark for impactful work that inspires others to take action in their own communities. The Anthem Awards honors work across seven core causes: Diversity; Equity & Inclusion; Education; Art & Culture; Health; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Responsible Technology; and Sustainability, Environment & Climate. 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 & Mobile Sites; Video; Advertising, Media & PR; Apps, dApps & Software; Social; Podcasts; Games and Metaverse, Immersive & Virtual. Established in 1996, The Webby Awards received more than 14,000 entries from over 70 countries worldwide. The Webby Awards are presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS). Sponsors and Partners of The Webby Awards include Verizon, WP Engine, YouGov, Canva, Omidyar Network, NAACP, KPMG, Fast Company, Wall Street Journal, Podcast Movement, All Tech Is Human, and AIGA
Find The Anthem Awards Online:
Website: anthemawards.com
Facebook: facebook.com/anthemawards
Twitter: @anthemawards
Instagram: @anthemawards
LinkedIn: The Anthem Awards
YouTube: wbby.co/anthem-youtube
For a selection of winners, see below:
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Education, Art & Culture
Health
Human & Civil Rights
Humanitarian Action & Services
Responsible Technology
Sustainability, Climate & Environment
New partners include Clubhouse and Pledge 1%.
IADAS introduces a suite of new categories to recognize Team & Workplace Initiatives and expanded Awareness & Media honors.
The call for submissions is now open for companies, organizations and individuals. Early Entry Deadline is Friday, July 29th, 2022.
New York, N.Y., (June 14, 2022) — On the heels of an incredible inaugural season, the 2nd Annual Anthem Awards officially opens its 2nd Annual Call for Entries today. This year, The Anthem Awards will continue its mission of amplifying purpose & mission-driven work from people, companies and organizations worldwide that are driving impact in seven key category areas: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Education, Arts & Culture, Health, Human & Civil Rights, Humanitarian Action & Services, Responsible Technology & Sustainability, Climate & Environment.
The Early Entry Deadline to submit work for Anthem Award consideration is Friday, July 29th 2022. The submission site is open at anthemawards.com.
In its foundational season The Anthem Awards’ established itself as the biggest and most comprehensive award honoring social impact work, with 2,300 projects entered from nearly all 50 states, and 36 countries. The inaugural class of Anthem Winners includes Special Achievement Honorees Dr. Jane Goodall, Naomi Osaka, Megan Rapinoe and Adam McKay. Notable Anthem Winners also include Nike, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, UN World Food Programme, Bombas, Sesame Workshop, Charity:Water, PayPal, NYT 1619 Project, Innocence Project and many more.
To expand the scope of mission driven work recognized, The Anthem Awards is introducing a suite of new categories for Team & Workplace Initiatives to honor the ways organizations and businesses are taking action to engage their employees including; Hiring Initiative, ERG Initiative, Young Leader of the Year, Business Leader of the Year, and Special Workplace Initiative. As a response to the growth in work created by purpose driven media companies the Anthem Awards has expanded Awareness & Media categories to include; Media Impact Campaign, Podcast or Audio, Digital & Innovative Experiences, News & Journalism and more.
For the first time The Anthem Awards will honor a set of winners: Grassroots Organization of the Year, National Organization of the Year, Global Organization of the Year, Business of the Year, and Agency of the Year to recognize the nonprofits, organizations and businesses with the most overall success during the season.
“It’s been an incredible honor to watch this platform and community grow from our launch one year ago to becoming the biggest social impact award in the industry,” said Jessica Lauretti, Managing Director of The Anthem Awards. “We see a tremendous opportunity to continue to build the Anthem Awards as a one-of-a-kind space for the impact industry to support, collaborate and work together on solving some of the world’s most pressing issues. In the legendary words of our Inaugural Lifetime Achievement Honoree Dr. Jane Goodall, “Together we can change the world. Together we must.””
Today, The Anthem Awards organizers also announced the creation of The Anthem Fund, to support emerging individuals and organizations actively working to advance the causes that are being recognized in the Anthem Awards. This year, the fund will commit to donating $25,000 to AnitaB.org, a global organization for women and non-binary technologists.
“We are incredibly honored to be recognized by The Anthem Awards for our work in supporting and advancing women and non-binary technologists, especially at a time when people from marginalized groups need equitable access to resources more than ever and when organizations need the benefits of building a strong, diverse tech workforce,” said Brenda Darden Wilkerson, President & CEO of AnitaB.org. “We know that when women are employed, empowered and supported, communities are healthier and happier in every way, and this donation helps us move in that direction.
Inline with The Webby Group’s mission to work at the intersection of tech, culture and accessibility, the fund will go towards the AnitaB.org mission to envision a future where the people who imagine and build technology mirror the people and societies for whom they build it. They work to connect, inspire, and advance women in computing, and organizations that view technology innovation as a strategic imperative. Alongside the fund, The Anthem Awards has joined Pledge 1% to increase its impact on the community, and joining the movement to donate time or resources to a nonprofit or cause of its choice.
The Anthem Awards are judged by social impact experts in the International Academy for Digital Arts & Sciences (IADAS), who represent intellectually diverse impact leaders across multiple fields. Today, the Anthem Awards welcome new jurors including; Nicholas Thompson (CEO, The Atlantic), Linsday Stein (Chief of Social Impact, Havas), Roma McCaig (Senior VP of Impact, Clif Bar), Emily Barfoot (Global Brand Director, Unilever), Brenda Darden Wilkerson (President & CEO, AnitaB.org), Dinah-Kareen Jean (Senior Manager, Social Innovation, Etsy), Christina Swarns (Executive Director, Innocence Project), Zarna Surti (Global Creative Director, Nike Purpose), Maurice Mitchell (National Director, Working Families Party), Shaniqua McClendon (Senior Political Director, Crooked Media) and Jennifer Lotito (President & Chief Operating Officer, (RED).
They will join existing judges: Daniel Dae Kim (Actor, producer and activist), Mitchell Baker (CEO & Chairwoman, Mozilla), Shayla Tait (Director of Philanthropy, The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation), Lisa Sherman (President & CEO, Ad Council), Marc Ecko (CCO and Board Member, XQ + Emerson Collective), Courteney Monroe (President, National Geographic), Gerald Chertavian (CEO, Year Up), Sarah Kate Ellis (President and CEO, GLAAD), Courteney Monroe (President, National Geographic Partners), Mitu Yilma (Digital Director, Born This Way Foundation), Jeff Nelson (CTO and Co-Founder, Blavity, Inc.), Chrissie Lamond (Executive Director, Digital Marketing and Strategy, Fast Company), Alex Amouyel (Executive Director, MIT Solve), and more.
We also welcome new partners Clubhouse, to share our seasonal programming with a global audience and Pledge 1% to join the movement that encourages corporate philanthropy. They join our existing partners Ad Council, Born This Way Foundation, Feeding America, GLAAD, Mozilla, NAACP, NRDC, World Wildlife Fund, XQ, Blavity, The Dots, Fast Company, Good/Upworthy, MTV and The Wall Street Journal.
“We have great admiration for the Anthem Awards’ commitment to celebrating the important, remarkable social impact work happening across industries. We’re excited to partner with them to help amplify these ideas, and the people behind them, to listeners across the globe.” said Kelly Stoetzel, Head of Thought Leader Programming at Clubhouse.
Entries for the 2nd Annual Anthem Awards will be accepted through October, 21, 2022. The Early Entry Deadline is Friday, July 29th, 2022, complete details on the submission process are available at anthemawards.com.
ABOUT THE ANTHEM AWARDS
The Anthem Awards celebrate purpose & mission-driven work from people, companies and organizations worldwide. As the most comprehensive award show spanning various industries and social impact categories, causes to be recognized include: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Sustainability, Climate & Environment; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Health; Education, Art & Culture; and Responsible Technology. The awards honor the worlds best purpose and mission-driven work from for and not-for-profit organizations alike.The Anthem Awards foundational partners include the Ad Council, NRDC, Mozilla, GLAAD, World Wildlife Fund, Born This Way Foundation, Omidyar Network and XQ Institute. Media Partners include Blavity, The Dots, Fast Company. Good/Upworthy, WSJ, MTV, Pledge 1% and Clubhouse.
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; Advertising, Media and PR; Apps & Software, Social; Podcasts; Games and Virtual & Remote. Established in 1996, The Webby Awards received more than 14,000 entries from all 50 states and 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 Verizon, WP Engine, Canva, Omidyar Network, YouGov, NAACP, KPMG, Fast Company, Wall Street Journal, MediaPost, Podcast Movement, TheFutureParty and AIGA.
TONIGHT THE ANTHEM AWARDS CELEBRATES ITS INAUGURAL CEREMONY, A VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE HONORING THE BEST OF THE SOCIAL IMPACT COMMUNITY
Naomi Osaka, Adam McKay, Megan Rapinoe, Dr Jane Goodall, Bindi Irwin, Robin Roberts, Trevor Noah, LeVar Burton, Elmo, Winners, Special Achievement Honorees, and Presenters at Star-Studded Celebration Hosted by Jay Ellis.
NEW YORK, February 28, 2022 – Today, The Anthem Awards hosts its Inaugural Awards ceremony, brought to you by The Webby Awards, honoring social impact leaders and activists from around the world hosted by star of HBO’s INSECURE, the upcoming film Top Gun: Maverick, and host of The Untold Story: Policing podcast, Jay Ellis.
Fans can watch the virtual Award Ceremony starting at 5pm EST/2PM EST at watch.anthemawards.com.
The very first Anthem Awards recognizes winners in seven distinct categories alongside Special Achievements that include; Naomi Osaka as Anthem Athlete of the Year, Adam McKay as Anthem Entertainer of the Year, Megan Rapinoe as the Anthem New Icon and Dr. Jane Goodall will be recognized for an Anthem Lifetime Achievement Award. The Inaugural Ceremony launched a new tradition of the Call To Action speech in which winners will share their distinct call for change.
“Current global events give us pause to reflect on how important the social impact work being recognized today in The Inaugural Anthem Awards are to the world.
We want to take a moment to say that while today is meant to be a day of hope, inspiration and celebration for the impact community, we also recognize that we are living through tumultuous times. Our hearts are with the people of Ukraine,” said Jessica Lauretti, President of Anthem Awards.
Winner Call To Action Speeches Include:
“Create Products for People of Color” – Naomi Osaka
“The Climate Crisis is not 80 years away, it’s right now.” – Adam McKay
“Cumulatively millions of ethical choices make a huge difference. Together we can change the world. Together we must.” – Dr. Jane Goodall
“Make equal pay a global reality” – Megan Rapinoe
“Messy conversations push us forward.” – Trevor Noah
“Black History is American History” – The New York Times
“I respect survivor but it’s all about thriving.” – Robin Roberts
“Invest in Climate Justice” – The Solutions Project
“The need for all Americans now to participate in our political process, is as great as it has ever been.” – LeVar Burton
“Playful learning for all children” – The Cast of Sesame Street
“America, ask a follow up” – Jordan Klepper (The Daily Show with Trevor Noah)
“Abortion is Healthcare” – Planned Parenthood
“Make Housing a Human Right” – The Zillow Group
“We stand for a more equitable tomorrow, one where all people have a chance to thrive. And we believe that’s good business.” – TOMS
“We won’t stop until girls and women are equal everywhere.” – UN Foundation
“Fund Black, Queer, LatinX, Hispanic, Asian America, Pacific Islander, Native Women Founders.” – IFundWomen
The full list of Anthem Award winners can be viewed here.
To further celebrate, Anthem Winners organizers hosted a day long conference before the awards ceremony to share what is working on the ground. Catch the Fireside Chats from the Anthem Voices conference below:
Monica Lewinsky watch here.
David Heath watch here.
Michele L. Jawando watch here.
Akimi Gibson watch here.
Find The Anthem Awards Online:
Website: anthemawards.com
YouTube: wbby.co/anthem-youtube
Twitter:@anthemawards
Instagram: @anthemawards
About The Anthem Awards:
The Anthem Awards, the Webby Awards newest initiative, was developed to recognize the breadth of social good work (online and offline) around the globe by honoring the organizations, brands, and people creating long-lasting impact; including, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion; Education, Art, & Culture; Health; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Responsible Technology; and Sustainability, Environment, & Climate. By amplifying the voices that spark global change, the Anthem Awards are defining a new benchmark for impactful work that inspires others to take action in their communities. Founded in partnership with the Ad Council, Born This Way Foundation, Feeding America, Glaad, Mozilla, NAACP, NRDC, WWF and XQ. Hopin is the Official Event Partner of The Anthem Awards. Anthem Voices is Sponsored by Omidyar Network.
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; Video; Advertising, Media & PR; Apps, Mobile, and Voice; Social; Podcasts; and Games. Established in 1996, The Webby Awards received more than 13,500 entries from all 50 states and 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 Verizon, Omidyar Network, WP Engine, YouGov, Brandlive, Canva, NAACP, KPMG, Fast Company, Wall Street Journal, MediaPost, Podcast Movement, and AIGA.
Media Contact:
Sunshine Sachs – (858) 880-8535
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MALALA FUND, THE DAILY SHOW WITH TREVOR NOAH, BUBBA WALLACE, BBC, SNAP INC. AIRBNB.ORG, IT GETS BETTER PROJECT, LEGO FOUNDATION, KAMALA HARRIS’ GLASS CEILING BREAKER, HBO MAX, NIKE, NETFLIX, UNITED NATIONS, THE NEW YORK TIMES: 1619 PROJECT, SESAME WORKSHOP AMONG INAUGURAL ANTHEM AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED TODAY
NAOMI OSAKA AND ADAM MCKAY TO BE HONORED AS SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT RECIPIENTS
Winners to gather at Anthem Voices event on Monday, February 28th with Actor and Activist Jay Ellis to host at anthemawards.com
NEW YORK February 15, 2022 — The Anthem Awards, the new honor launched by The Webbys to recognize social impact work across the globe announced today that Nat Geo, Sandy Hook Promise, LIFEWTR, Forbes, RuPaul’s Drag Race, Google, Daymond John’s Black Entrepreneurs Day, Planned Parenthood, GLAAD, Color of Change, Morgan Stanley, Stanford University, American Red Cross, ViacomCBS, CNN, Participant Media’s Judas and The Black Messiah, Freeform, charity: water, NAACP, Disney’s The Lion King, Mark Ruffalo’s Solutions Project, and World Economic Forum are named winners of the Inaugural awards. All Winners will be honored at the Anthem Awards hosted by star of HBO’s INSECURE, the upcoming film Top Gun: Maverick, and host of The Untold Story: Policing podcast, Jay Ellis on Monday, February 28, 2022, the virtual experience goes live at 1 pm PT | 4 pm ET at anthemawards.com.
“It’s a tremendous honor to host the first annual Anthem Awards,” said Jay Ellis, host of The Anthem Awards. “As we enter the third year of a global pandemic that heightened serious disparities around the world, this important award presents an opportunity to celebrate work that has had real impact from industry leaders making a difference in their communities and globally”
In its very first year, The Anthem Awards will honor individuals for their outstanding contribution and work to make an impact on society with Special Achievement Awards. This year’s Special Achievement Winners are:
“It is our distinct honor to recognize the work that brands, organizations, and individuals are all making to create an impact in their community. We launched this platform to show the world that all corners of our culture, from sports and entertainment to business leaders and celebrities, are all standing up to say, it is time for systemic change and that social good is what we value as a society,” said Jessica Lauretti, Managing Director, The Anthem Awards.
In advance of the star-studded ceremony – at 10 am ET | 4 pm ET – Winners will convene together for Anthem Voices a first-of-it’s kind virtual conference featuring fireside chats from winners including; Monica Lewinsky (The Epidemic), Reshma Saujani (The Marshall Plan for Moms), David Heath (Co-Founder & CEO Bombas), Michele L. Jawando (Senior Vice President of Programs, Omidyar Network) along with presentations from over 50 social impact leaders and activists from the non-profit, business, entertainment, sports, and advertising industries on one stage to share their efforts to make an impact on society. Tickets to the conference are on sale now at: anthemawards.com.
Anthem Award Winners are selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences. A diverse group of industry leaders who judge work across Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion; Education, Art, & Culture; Health; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Responsible Technology; and Sustainability, Environment, & Climate. Members include; Lisa Sherman, President & CEO, Ad Council, Mitchell Baker, CEO & Chairwoman, Mozilla
Ashley Judd, Author, Actor, and Social Justice Humanitarian, Daniel Dae Kim, Actor, Producer Activist, Christopher Miller, Head of Global Activism Strategy, Ben & Jerry’s
Marc Ecko CCO & Board Member, XQ + Emerson Collective, and Shayla Tait, Director of Philanthropy, The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation.
The Anthem Awards were launched in response to the importance of social good within the national conversation and cultural zeitgeist. The inaugural competition received nearly 2,500 entries from 36 countries worldwide making it the largest social impact award in the world with entries from; National Geographic, PepsiCo, Verizon, Warner Media, AARP, BBDO, International Rescue Committee, UPS, Droga5, NBC Universal, Google, The Atlantic, NASA/JPL, Action Against Hunger, UN Women, Planned Parenthood, GLAAD, and NAACP. By amplifying the voices that spark global change, the Anthem Awards are defining a new benchmark for impactful work that inspires others to take action in their communities. A portion of program revenue will fund a new grant program supporting emerging individuals and organizations working to advance the causes recognized in the inaugural Anthem Awards.
Fans can watch the show and experience all winner’s Call-To-Action Anthem Speeches at watch.anthemawards.com on Monday, February 28 starting at 4 pm ET.
See the full list of Anthem Winners at anthemawards.com.
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About The Anthem Awards:
The Anthem Awards, the Webby Awards newest initiative, was developed to recognize the breadth of social good work (online and offline) around the globe by honoring the organizations, brands, and people creating long-lasting impact; including, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion; Education, Art, & Culture; Health; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Responsible Technology; and Sustainability, Environment, & Climate. By amplifying the voices that spark global change, the Anthem Awards are defining a new benchmark for impactful work that inspires others to take action in their communities. Founded in partnership with the Ad Council, Born This Way Foundation, Feeding America, Glaad, Mozilla, NAACP, NRDC, WWF, and XQ. Hopin is the Official Event Partner of The Anthem Awards. Anthem Voices is Sponsored by Omidyar Network.
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; Video; Advertising, Media & PR; Apps, Mobile, and Voice; Social; Podcasts; and Games. Established in 1996, The Webby Awards received more than 13,500 entries from all 50 states and 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 Verizon, WP Engine, YouGov, Brandlive, Canva, NAACP, KPMG, Fast Company, Wall Street Journal, MediaPost, Podcast Movement, and AIGA.
Find The Anthem Awards Online:
Website: anthemawards.com
Facebook: facebook.com/anthemawards
Twitter:@anthemawards
Instagram: @anthemawards
LinkedIn: The Anthem Awards
YouTube: wbby.co/anthem-youtube
For a selection of winners, see below:
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Education, Art, & Culture
Health
Human & Civil Rights
Humanitarian Action & Services
Responsible Technology
Sustainability, Environment, & Climate
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THE INAUGURAL ANTHEM AWARDS ANNOUNCE 2022 FINALISTS
Finalists Include:
Nat Geo’s Earth Day 2021; Monica Lewinsky The Epidemic; The New York Times: 1619 Project; Mark Ruffalo’s The Solutions Project; Airbnb Commits To Provide Free Housing To 20,000 Afghan Refugees; Kamala Harris Glass Ceiling Breaker; Patagonia’s Flagship Experience; Nasa’s Global Climate Change: Vital Signs Of The Planet; Bubba Wallace Progress Owes No Apology; NFL Lift Every Voice and Sing With Alicia Keys & Anthony Mackie; Reshma Saujani Marshal Plan For Moms; Participant Media’s Judas and The Black Messiah; Sesame Workshop Coming Together; Netflix’s We The People
Judged by social impact leaders including:
Daniel Dae Kim, Ashley Judd, Marc Ecko, and Glaad CEO Sarah Kate Ellis.
NEW YORK January 25, 2022 — The International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (IADAS) today announced the finalists for the inaugural Anthem Awards. Presented by The Webby Awards, the Anthem Awards celebrate the purpose and mission-driven work of individuals, companies, and organizations worldwide. Notable finalists include: The New York Times The 1619 Project, Innocence Project, NAACP, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, AirBnB, NFL Lift Every Voice and Sing With Alicia Keys & Anthony Mackie, Reshma Saujani Marshal Plan For Moms, Mark Ruffalo’s RuPaul’s Drag Race “Say Love” PSA w/ The Trevor Project, The Solutions Project, Color of Change, National Geographic, The American Red Cross, Daymond John’s Black Entrepreneurs Day, Lava for Good Podcasts, Revolt, Guy Fieri’s Restaurant Reboot, Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef, Global Citizen and Sesame Workshop.
Anthem finalists represent best in class social impact programs across a standard of excellence including judging criteria on concept, execution, inclusivity, engagement and impact, submitted to the Anthem Awards across the causes honored which include; Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion; Education, Art, & Culture; Health; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Responsible Technology; and Sustainability, Environment, & Climate. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, Feb 15, 2022.
“We are so proud of what we are building at The Anthem Awards and are humbled by the positive response and extraordinary support from global brands and national organizations to artists, creators and local individuals making an impact in their community,” said Jessica Lauretti, Managing Director, The Anthem Awards. “It’s been incredibly inspiring to see so many interesting and innovative projects from around the world. It is our distinct honor to showcase and highlight this work and recognize its impact across industry and issue areas.”
Anthem Finalists are selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. Members include Daniel Dae Kim (actor, producer and activist); Ashley Judd (Author, Actor, and Social Justice Humanitarian); Mitchell Baker (CEO and chairwoman, Mozilla); Lisa Sherman (president and CEO, Ad Council), Sarah Kate Ellis (president and CEO, GLAAD); Renata Erlikhman (chief investment officer, OW Management); Shayla Tait (director of philanthropy, The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation); Russlynn Ali (CEO and co-founder, XQ Institute); Marc Ecko (chief commercial officer and board member, XQ Institute); Heidi Arthur (chief campaign development officer, Ad Council); and Alexis M. Herman (chair and chief executive officer, New Ventures, and former U.S. secretary of labor).
Winners for the inaugural Anthem Awards will be announced on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 and celebrated at the first annual Anthem Voices virtual conference as well as at a star-studded virtual Awards Show on Monday, February 28, 2022. Fans will be able to watch the virtual show on-demand featuring special moments, and hallmark Speeches from all the Winners at www.anthemawards.com.
The Anthem Awards were launched in response to the prevalence social good has taken within the national conversation and cultural zeitgeist in recent years. The inaugural competition received nearly 2,500 entries from 36 countries worldwide. By amplifying the voices that spark global change, the Anthem Awards are defining a new benchmark for impactful work that inspires others to take action in their communities. A portion of program revenue will fund a new grant program supporting emerging individuals and organizations working to advance the causes recognized in the inaugural Anthem Awards.
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About The Anthem Awards:
The Anthem Awards, the Webby Awards newest initiative, was developed to recognize the breadth of social good work (online and offline) around the globe by honoring the organizations, brands, and people creating long-lasting impact; including, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion; Education, Art, & Culture; Health; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Responsible Technology; and Sustainability, Environment, & Climate. By amplifying the voices that spark global change, the Anthem Awards are defining a new benchmark for impactful work that inspires others to take action in their communities.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; Video; Advertising, Media & PR; Apps, Mobile, and Voice; Social; Podcasts; and Games. Established in 1996, The Webby Awards received more than 13,500 entries from all 50 states and 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 Verizon, WP Engine, YouGov, Brandlive, Canva, NAACP, KPMG, Fast Company, Wall Street Journal, MediaPost, Podcast Movement, and AIGA.
Find The Anthem Awards Online:
Website: anthemawards.com
Facebook: facebook.com/anthemawards
Twitter:@anthemawards
Instagram: @anthemawards
LinkedIn: The Anthem Awards
YouTube: wbby.co/anthem-youtube
For a selection of finalists, see below:
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Black History, Continued: A New York Times Virtual Event Series (The New York Times)
Give A Little (Discovery, Inc)
Football is for Everyone (72andSunny)
Academy Dialogues: It Starts With Us (Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Oscars)
Hispanic Heritage Month Coverage | AARP.org (AARP)
Shoaib Parliament (Al Jazeera Digital)
Pride History (Amazon Music)
Hustle & Motivate: A Williams Brothers Story (AMC Networks)
50:50 The Equality Project (BBC)
PRIDE 3-6-5 (Complex Networks)
Forbes’ Commitment to Creating a More Equitable Future (Forbes)
A Space to Belong (Google)
#Carewithpride (Media.Monks)
Growing Up Black (ViacomCBS)
Daymond John’s Black Entrepreneurs Day (Medium Rare)
Visions of Us: Groundbreaking Moments in Queer Latine Representation (Netflix)
“See Us” (HBO Max)
We Are CNN (CNN)
The Handmaid’s Tale – Freedom Journeys (Warner Media)
PayPal’s $535M Commitment to Racial Equity and Social Justice (PayPal)
PayPal Uses the Power of Storytelling to Support Black-Owned Businesses (PayPal)
The State of Black Entrepreneurship (Forbes)
Black People Like… (Freeform)
Progress Is Pride Campaign (Freeform)
UN Research Roadmap for the COVID-19 Recovery (Office/Bureau)
This One’s For The People (OLIVER Agency)
Education, Arts and Culture
Pedestal Project (BBDO New York)
Storytelling For Impact (National Geographic Society)
QuickBooks x Compton Girls Club: Business G.IRL Incubator (TBWA\Chiat\Day LA)
All Music Is Black Music (SXM / Pandora)
Kiddi World (Media.Monks)
Fingerspelling with Machine Learning (HelloMonday)
KPMG Virtual Field Trips with Laurie Hernandez and Friends (CAA)
Nike x Puerto Rican Day Parade (Ghost Note Agency)
Becoming You Personal Best: Life Lessons from Olympians & Paralympians (United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum)
Together for Play: LEGO Foundation (Purpose)
The #MotownABCs (Inside Projects)
Pampers & Snapchat AR Storybook Library (Snap, Inc)
POPSUGAR’s Girl Talk: Knowledge is Our Superpower (POPSUGAR)
Scholastic Bookshelf (Scholastic)
Health
Plan Your Vaccine (NBC News & MSNBC)
Mental Health Action Day (ViacomCBS)
Creating Connections with Veterans through Video (AARP)
Teenage Dream (BBDO New York)
The PathCheck Foundation Mobile Apps (Dept Agency)
The Trial For #ClinicalEquality (FCB Health New York, An IPG Health Company)
Forward Rhythm (Google)
#Next20: Disability & Race (In The Know)
The Public Health on Call Podcast (Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health)
Planned Parenthood’s Chat/Text and Chatea/Textea (Planned Parenthood Federation of America)
See Now India (Purpose)
Human & Civil Rights
Know Their Names (Al Jazeera Digital)
Sincerely, Q (National Football League)
The New York Times: 1619 (Droga5)
Sire – Children in poverty. Let’s talk about thát (Born05)
Vietnam Vet Beaten by Police in Unprovoked Assault at VA Hospital (Institute for Justice)
The Uncensored Library (Media.Monks)
Unmasked COVID-19 Town Hall Series (NAACP)
OWN Your Vote (POPSUGAR)
Introducing: The Asian American Foundation (The Asian American Foundation)
Forces of Change (WarnerMedia)
Building Powerful Human Rights Campaigns with Amnesty International USA (Teal Media)
Sandy Hook Promise Katy Perry Teenage Dream (BBDO New York)
Planned Parenthood’s Chat/Text and Chatea/Textea (Planned Parenthood)
Out in Front: Queer Youth Changing the World (It Gets Better Project)
Progress Is Pride Campaign (Freeform)
Humanitarian Action & Services
Commits to Provide Free Housing to 20,000 Afghan Refugees (Airbnb.org)
Champions for Change (CNN)
Global Hunger Fundraising Campaign (Action Against Hunger)
You Have The Power to Save a Life (American Red Cross)
Labor Day On (Droga5)
Hilton Effect Foundation (Hilton)
Films of Hope: Guillermo del Toro and Neil Gaiman Find Hope in Powerful, Eclectic Films (IMDb)
Leadership In Times of Crisis (International Rescue Committee)
For the Good of All:Three Partners for Peace Stories (NDPI Foundation)
TOMS Evolved Impact Model (TOMS)
Refugee Youth Storytellers Celebration (USA for UNHCR)
Champions for Change (CNN)
charity: water Tiny Heroes Campaign (charity: water)
charity: water Water Sensors (charity: water)
charity: water 100% Model (charity: water)
Guy Fieri’s Restaurant Reboot (Medium Rare)
Responsible Technology
Force Multiplier: Where Action Meets Impact (iHeart Media)
Call For Code – Activating Global Developers to Solve Society’s Pressing Challenges (IBM)
Advancing Race Equity in VR (Tory’s Home Visit) (Accenture)
Consumer Reports Digital Lab (Consumer Reports)
Project DASH (DoorDash)
A CODA Story (Google)
Linked Inclusion™ (Linked Inclusion)
Emojis of Pride (Ogilvy)
Happy Birthday, Twitter (No Fixed Address)
EvictionFreeNY (JustFix)
Sustainability, Climate and Environment
NASA Global Climate Change: Vital Signs of the Planet (NASA/JPL-Caltech)
Restor (Google)
Greenpeace & Friends – Make Future (Dawn)
Chipotle Real Foodprint (Deloitte Digital)
Patagonia’s Flagship experience (Dept Agency)
Audrey Choi (Morgan Stanley)
Nat Geo’s Earth Day Eve 2021 (National Geographic)
The Lion King Protect the Pride Campaign (The Walt Disney Company)
We Are One Ocean Global Conservation Campaign (World Surf League)
NowThis’ Action Planet: Meeting the Climate Challenge (POPSUGAR)
The Honest Company (Mission Driven)