
Andrew Garfield, Katie Couric, and esteemed organizations like the Sesame Workshop and the Colorectal Cancer Alliance have been announced as finalists for the 2025 Anthem Awards, exclusively revealed by The Hollywood Reporter.
Awarding Impactful Change
Now in their fifth year, the Anthem Awards, presented by The Webby Awards, recognize individuals, companies, and organizations making significant strides toward global change. This year’s finalists showcase a relentless dedication to innovation and positive impact.
\\”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,\\”
Patricia McLoughlin, Anthem Awards General Manager
Organizations such as the Clinton Global Initiative, Google, Headspace, and The Daily Show are among those striving to create a better world. The Anthem Awards emphasize the power of collective action and highlight the resilience of mission-driven work.
Judges and Award Categories
This year, more than 2,000 submissions from 42 countries were reviewed by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (IADAS). The judging panel includes influential figures like Nancy Brown of the American Heart Association, Mitu Yilma from the Born This Way Foundation, and Brett Peters, global lead at TikTok for Good.
They meticulously select gold, silver, and bronze winners, with winners to be announced on Tuesday, Nov. 18. Fans are invited to the Anthem winners gallery online, where they can view each honoree’s \\”Call to Action Speech.\\” Additionally, the entries with the strongest public support will earn the Anthem Community Voice Awards. Online voting for these awards continues through Thursday, Oct. 30.
\\”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.\\”
Patricia McLoughlin, Anthem Awards General Manager
The Anthem Awards continue to be a beacon of recognition for efforts that make a lasting difference in the world, reaffirming the importance of community and innovation in driving positive change.
Reporting based on the original article; quotes reproduced verbatim.