THE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF DIGITAL ARTS & SCIENCES UNVEILS FINALISTS FOR THE 5TH ANNUAL ANTHEM AWARDS, CELEBRATING CHANGEMAKERS AND SOCIAL IMPACT LEADERS DRIVING PROGRESS WORLDWIDE
Today, the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (IADAS) announced the Finalists for the 5th 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 individuals, companies, and organizations whose mission-driven work is creating meaningful change around the world. At a time when many nonprofits, advocacy groups, and purpose-driven brands face growing challenges to their funding and missions, this year’s Finalists stand out for their unwavering commitment to progress and positive change.
Notable Finalists include AARP; Acumen; Ad Council; Andrew Garfield and Sesame Workshop; BYT.NYC; Citi Foundation; Clinton Global Initiative; Cut+Run Editorial; Entertainment 2 Affect Change; Fairtrade America; Google; Headspace; Hollywood IQ; IFC; Katie Couric and the Colorectal Cancer Alliance; Leah Kateb and PETA; Liquid I.V.; Lush Cosmetics; MTV Entertainment Studios; National Geographic Society; New York Jets; Paramount Pictures; PepsiCo Foundation; Physicians for Human Rights; Spotify; Taco Bell Foundation; Teal Media; The Daily Show; The Museum of Modern Art; UNICEF USA; Waves For Water; Whalar Ltd; World Central Kitchen; and World Wildlife Fund.
“In our fifth year of the Anthem Awards, we are celebrating and honoring the true changemakers that are pushing humanity forward, especially amid current challenges,” said Patricia McLoughlin, General Manager of the Anthem Awards. “This year’s cohort of Finalists represents hope, compassion, and inclusivity, and teaches us that when we come together with united action, we can truly make a difference.”
Supporters can cast their votes for this year’s Finalists online at celebrate.anthemawards.com until Thursday, October 30. 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 the IADAS.
This year’s Anthem Award Finalists were selected from over 2,000 submissions from 42 countries by IADAS. Judges for the awards hail from a diverse group of leaders from across the impact industry and include Nancy Brown, Chief Executive Officer, American Heart Association; Mitu Yilma, Vice President of Content + Brand, Born This Way Foundation; Anjelika Lours’ Kour, Creative Director & Managing Partner, DD.NYC®; Miguel Castro, Head of Global Media Partnerships, Gates Foundation; Belén Frau, Global Communication & Positioning Manager, IKEA; Heather Malenshek, SVP & Chief Marketing Officer, Land O’Lakes, Inc.; Singleton Beato, Global EVP, Chief DEI Officer, McCann Worldgroup; Trovon Williams, Sr. Vice President of Marketing & Communications, NAACP; Lauren Garcimonde-Fisher, Vice President of Brand, Planned Parenthood; Roma McCaig, Chief Public Affairs and Impact Officer, REI Co-op; Erika Soto Lamb, Vice President, Social Impact Strategy, SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios at Paramount; Brett Peters, Global Lead, TikTok for Good, TikTok; and Michelle Waring, Steward for Sustainability and Everyday Good, Tom’s of Maine; among others.
Winners of the 5th Annual Anthem Awards will be announced on Tuesday, November 18. Fans can watch each Winner’s “Call to Action Speech” in the Anthem Winners Gallery that day at anthemawards.com.
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About 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 & Belonging; Education, Art & Culture; Health; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Responsible Technology; and Sustainability, Environment & Climate. This season’s sponsors and partners include AARP, The Bloom, The Social Innovation Summit, Sustainable Brands, NationSwell, and TheFutureParty. The Anthem 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 & Mobile Sites, Video & Film, Advertising, Media & PR, Podcasts, Social & Games, Apps, Software & Immersive, Creators, and new this year, AI. Established in 1996, The Webby Awards received nearly 13,000 entries from all 50 states and over 70 countries worldwide last year. The Webby Awards are presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS). Sponsors and partners of The Webby Awards include WP Engine, Meltwater, KPMG, NAACP, WSJ, Fast Company, Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter, Morning Brew, The Hustle, AIGA NY, and The Publish Press.
Find The Anthem Awards Online
Website: www.anthemawards.com
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LinkedIn: The Anthem Awards
Facebook: Facebook.com/AnthemAwards
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