THE INAUGURAL ANTHEM AWARDS ANNOUNCE 2022 WINNERS

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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:

Anthem Athlete of The Year – Naomi Osaka for claiming her third grand Slam title while igniting a conversation about mental health, racial injustice, and police brutality.
Anthem Entertainer of The Year – Adam McKay for holding up a mirror to society through his work, challenging the status-quo, and for the powerful messages that he compels us to hear.

“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.

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For a selection of winners, see below:

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

United Nations, UN Research Roadmap for the COVID-19 Recovery
Google, Search Black-owned
Impact BBDO, New National Anthem Edition
BBDO New York, Color of Change: Pedestal Project
Tool of NA, Bubba Wallace – Progress Owes No Apology
HBO Max, “See Us”
FleishmanHillard, Tillamook County Creamery Association’s (TCCA) “All For Farmers” Social Impact Campaign
Media.Monks/Google Brand Studio APAC, Stories of Courage
Revolt, LIFEWTR – Life Unseen
In The Know x Black Girl Podcast Present: Enter the Chat
FOLX Health, West 4th Subway Station Takeover
McKinsey Global Publishing, Black representation in film and TV: The challenges and impact of increasing diversity
Forbes, The State of Black Entrepreneurship
m ss ng p eces, Glass Ceiling Breaker
WarnerMedia, Mastercard One Billion, and Beyond
72andSunny, Adobe Diverse Voices – When I see Black
ViacomCBS, RuPaul’s Drag Race “Say Love” PSA w/ The Trevor Project
Work & Co, Work & Co Fund
Partizan Entertainment, Nike’s FM (Future Movement) Broadcast
Netflix, Visions of Us: Groundbreaking Moments in Queer Latine Representation
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, Trevor Noah: The Daily Show
TBWA\Chiat\Day LA, QuickBooks x Compton Girls Club: Business G.IRL Incubator
Curb Free with Cory Lee, Curb Free with Cory Lee
Medium Rare, Daymond John’s Black Entrepreneurs Day
IFundWomen, Fund Black, Queer, Latinx & Hispanic, and AAPI Women Founders
Cut+Run, The New York Times – Megan Thee Stallion
Al Jazeera Digital, Shoaib Parliament
Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Be Seen
Sesame Workshop, Coming Together
Malala Fund, Assembly, a digital publication and newsletter from Malala Fund
Cerebral Palsy Foundation, Just Say Hi Inclusion Program in Schools
GLAAD, Social Media Safety Index
Color Of Change, Puma Sponsorship of Gwen Berry
Marshall Plan for Moms, Reshma Saujani x Marshall Plan for Moms
BBC, 50:50 The Equality Project – BBC
AIDS Healthcare Foundation/iN-Hale Entertainment, All Boys Aren’t Blue
Born This Way Foundation, Born This Way Foundation’s #BeKind21 2020 Campaign
National Geographic, In Conversation: Reframing Black History and Culture
Black Girl Ventures, Black Girl Ventures Foundation

Education, Art, & Culture

Hello Monday, American Society for Deaf Children: Fingerspelling with Machine Learning
POPSUGAR, POPSUGAR’s Girl Talk: Knowledge is Our Superpower
The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development/Show the Good, Step it Up NYC: Black Lives Matter
The Door, Listening Lab
The Black Light Project, The Black Light Project
National Geographic Society, Storytelling For Impact
Inc Arts UK, Inc Arts UK Speak-Listen-Reset-Heal & Unlock
The Iconoclast Dinner Experience (IDE), The Iconoclast Dinner Experience (IDE) by The Dental Kidz Foundation
Stanford University School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences, #StanfordEarthCelebrates identities series to promote awareness and inclusion across the Stanford School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences
First Americans Museum, OKLA HOMMA: Tribal Nations Gallery
James Madison University, Here + There: Exploring Multi-layered Identity through Photography

Health

dentsuACHTUNG!, Malaria No More, Draw The Line Against Malaria
DDB Group New Zealand, Sperm Positive: The World’s First HIV-Positive Sperm Bank
Google, Forward Rhythm
The Public Works, First Descents
BBDO New York, Sandy Hook Promise, Teenage Dream
Nightjar, NextStep – Making Sense of Mental Health
Women’s Health, Women’s Health’s Instagram Fitness Community
72andSunny, Sports United: MLB, MLS, NFL, NHL, NBA, WNBA, ATP, WTA, NWSL, USGA, NASCAR, Activision, EA, WWE, Sports United: #TheRealHeroes Project
Purpose, The United Nations, Verified: Fighting COVID-19 Misinformation
ViacomCBS, Mental Health Action Day
Deutsch LA, Ad Council, Do It for Me, COVID-19 Vaccine Education Initiative
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, VITAL Ventilator
Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Planned Parenthood’s Chat/Text and Chatea/Textea

Human & Civil Rights

Media.Monks, Reporters Without Borders Germany, The Uncensored Library
BUCK, Netflix “We The People”
Swell Creative Group, Re-Imagine L.A. Coalition
Droga5, The New York Time: 1619
ViacomCBS, Vote Early Day
Al Jazeera Digital, Still Here
Zealous, a fiscally sponsored project of Tides Center, Silenced: Solitary Confinement
NAACP, Unmasked COVID-19 Town Hall Series
Elle Communications, National Immigration Law Center and Resilience Force, Immigrants Are Essential
It Gets Better Project, Out in Front: Queer Youth Changing the World
World Vision International, Syria’s Lost Generation

Humanitarian Action & Services

Droga5, Red Wing Labor Day On
Zillow Group, Zillow, and Housing Connector partner to increase housing security
CNN, Champions for Change
Blue State, UNHCR UK— The UN’s Refugee Agency – Worlds Apart (Winter Appeal)
Innocence Project, Innocence Project Presents “Happiest Moments”
Airbnb.org, Airbnb.org Commits to Provide Free Housing to 20,000 Afghan Refugees
charity: water, charity: water Tiny Heroes Campaign
Mayors for a Guaranteed Income, Mayors for a Guaranteed Income (MGI): Abolishing Poverty Through Direct Cash Payments
World Food Programme (WFP), The World Food Programme Innovation Accelerator
World Vision International, Refugee Phone Takeover
NDPI Foundation, For the Good of All: Three Partners for Peace Stories
Sesame Workshop, Ahlan Simsim
Global Citizen, Global Citizen Live
USA for UNHCR, Refugee Youth Storytellers Celebration
Mothers Against Drunk Driving, In Loving Memory of Andrew McMorris
American Red Cross, Clara, the Multilingual Disaster Response Chatbot
International Rescue Committee, Leadership In Times of Crisis

Responsible Technology

BBDO New York, Monica Lewinsky, The Epidemic
Google, A CODA Story
DoorDash, Project DASH
IBM, Call For Code – Activating Global Developers to Solve Society’s Pressing Challenges
Accenture, Advancing Race Equity in VR (Tory’s Home Visit)
LaunchSquad, The Trevor Project’s Crisis Contact Simulator
Columbia Journalism Review, Columbia Journalism Review: The Disinformation Issue

Sustainability, Environment, & Climate

Ubilabs GmbH, Timelapse in Google Earth
Morgan Stanley, Audrey Choi
National Geographic, Nat Geo’s Earth Day Eve 2021
The Solutions Project, The Solutions Project
World Economic Forum, What Future Do We Want?
Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef, Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef: The Great Reef Census