🎧 Anthem Awards 2024: Google, Selena Gomez's Rare Beauty Among Winners for Social Impact Excellence

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Today, the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (IADAS) announces the Winners of the 4th Annual Anthem Awards, the largest and most comprehensive social impact award, presented by the Webby Awards. Launched in 2021, the Anthem Awards celebrate the purpose and mission-driven work of the individuals, companies, and organizations making a difference worldwide. Notable Gold Anthem Award Winners include Google, Everytown for Gun Safety, Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez, DEPT, World Central Kitchen, Becky G with NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts' 'El Tiny' Takeover, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, AARP, Amazon Music, Burton Snowboards, UNICEF USA, Jelly Roll with Power to the Patients, GLAAD, Dak Prescott with the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, Clinton Global Initiative, Gold House, United Nations, and Governor Tim Walz, Governor Wes Moore, Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and Governor Tony Evers with the Democratic Governors Association. 

“This year’s Anthem Awards Winners are a crucial reminder of the many inspiring and courageous leaders around us committed to creating change,” said Patricia McLoughlin, Anthem Awards General Manager. “Their vital pursuit of a stronger, more equitable, and just tomorrow is incredible, and we are grateful for the opportunity to support and uplift their efforts. Congratulations to all Winners.” 

The Anthem Awards also honor select individuals with Special Achievement Awards for their commitment to spurring long-lasting change. They join the ranks of past Special Achievement Winners, including Gloria Steinem, Kevin Bacon, Misty Copeland, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Billy Porter, Naomi Osaka, Dr. Jane Goodall, Pharrell Williams, Matt Damon, and more. This year’s Special Achievement Winners include:

• Teun van de Keuken - Anthem Vision Award for his work to promote ethical consumption and business practices through Tony’s Chocolonely, a chocolate brand with the mission of producing 100% exploitation-free chocolate.

• Padma Lakshmi - Anthem Special Achievement Award for her work to promote social justice, empower women, and create a broader understanding and appreciation of different cultures through food.

• Christy Turlington Burns - Anthem Special Achievement Award in recognition of her commitment to improving maternal health outcomes and advocating for mothers everywhere.

During the Anthem Community Voice Celebration, 33,000 fans supported the work of Anthem Finalists. Winners from this year’s fan-selected Celebration include 72andSunny, Local Literacy Project, ScholarCHIPS Inc., Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation, Lush Cosmetics, Kijana Educational Empowerment Initiative, Stoop Stories, ChiByDesign, GAP INC, Humble Bundle, The Million Movement, Indeed, UNDP, Inwood Butterfly Sanctuary, Kiva, Lonely Whale, and others. 

This year’s Anthem Award Winners were selected from over 2,300 submissions from 34 countries by the IADAS. Anthem Award judges are intellectually diverse leaders from across the impact industry with expertise that spans the Anthem cause areas, including Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion; Education, Art, & Culture; Health; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Responsible Technology; and Sustainability, Environment, & Climate. 

Judges for the 4th Annual Anthem Awards include Haven Ley SVP, Program Strategy, Investments and Comms., CSO, Pivotal Ventures, Roma McCaig, Chief Public Affairs and Impact Officer, REI Co-op, Wendy R. Weiser, Vice President, Democracy, Brennan Center for Justice, C.D. Glin, President, PepsiCo, Aurora James, Activist and Fashion Designer, Fifteen Percent Pledge, Trovon Williams, Sr. Vice President of Marketing & Communications, NAACP, Belén Frau Uriarte, Global Communication Manager, Ingka Group, and Singleton Beato, Global EVP, Chief DEI Officer, McCann Worldgroup. 

The Anthem Awards were launched in 2021 to celebrate and highlight social impact work happening around the globe. By amplifying the voices that spark global change, the Anthem Awards aim to inspire everyone to take action in their community. The awards 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.

Fans can watch each Winner's “Call to Action Speech” in the Anthem Winners Gallery at anthemawards.com/winners. 

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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; Education; Art & Culture; Health; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Responsible Technology; and Sustainability, Environment & Climate. This season’s partners include Ms. Magazine, The Female Quotient, Sustainable Brands, NationSwell, and TheFutureParty. 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; Advertising; Media & PR; Apps & Software; Social; Podcasts; AI, Immersive   & Games and Creators. Established in 1996, The Webby Awards received nearly 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 WP Engine, LinkedIn, Meltwater, NAACP, KPMG, Wall Street Journal, Vox Media, Deadline, AdAge, TechCrunch, The Hollywood Reporter, The Hustle, Morning Brew, Passionfruit, Embedded, Link in Bio, Creator Economy NYC, Creator Spotlight, AIGA, Vote Save America, and The Publish Press.

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