Reeve Foundation Honored for Best Non-Profit Campaign for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in the Inaugural Anthem Awards
SHORT HILLS, NJ (March 3, 2022)
The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation is pleased to announce that it has been named Best Non-Profit Campaign for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in the Inaugural Anthem Awards for their Hope Happens Here campaign. Anthem Winners are selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences.
The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by advancing innovative research and improving quality of life for individuals and families impacted by paralysis. The Hope Happens Here campaign, created to acknowledge and honor Christopher Reeve’s 25 years post-spinal cord injury, spotlighted 25 Reeve advocates, partners, and community members who have helped advance the Foundation’s mission. Stories from Meryl Streep, Ali Stroker and Nurse Linda shed light on Reeve’s revered legacy and what the Foundation’s work has meant to them personally. Reeve was an activist leader, who strongly advocated for people living with paralysis, recognizing that the true heroes in the spinal cord injured community are those living with paralysis and their families.
“It is our distinct honor to recognize the work that brands, organizations, and individuals are all making to create an impact in their community,” said Jessica Lauretti, Managing Director, The Anthem Awards. “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.”
“The Hope Happens Here campaign captured the hope and accomplishments of our community,” says Olivia Mullane, Senior Director Marketing and Communications, Reeve Foundation. “The Foundation is honored that our work was selected to receive this recognition for sharing our founders’ courage, compassion and commitment to the paralysis community, and how their efforts have inspired so many to join Reeve on our critical mission.”
The Anthem Awards was 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 Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by funding innovative research and improving the quality of life for individuals and families impacted by paralysis. By uniting the brightest minds in the field, we are working tirelessly to accelerate scientific discovery across the field of spinal cord research by investing in labs across the globe. Additionally, through a cooperative agreement with the Administration for Community Living, the Reeve Foundation’s National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC) promotes the health, well-being, and independence of people living with paralysis, providing comprehensive information, resources, and referral services assisting over 100,000 individuals and families since its launch in 2002. The Reeve Foundation is committed to elevating our community’s voices and needs to achieve greater representation and independence. We meet all 20 of the Better Business Bureau’s standards for charity accountability and hold the BBB’s Charity Seal. For more information, please visit our website at www.ChristopherReeve.org or call 800-225-0292.
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.
Media Contacts:
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
Rita Gentles
973-933-7123
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