CHARLOTTE, NC — Affirming its commitment to amplifying social justice issues through strategic and creative communications, Humanity Communications Collective (HCC) announced today it was selected as a Silver Winner in Best Strategy, Sustainability, Environment, & Climate in The 3rd Annual Anthem Awards.
In January 2021, the Biden Administration announced that 40 percent of the overall benefits of certain federal investments flow to communities overburdened by pollution. The goal of the Justice 40rward Community Tour was to introduce the Initiative to local and federal officials, lay a foundation for transparency and oversight of funds and decisions, and connect frontline communities to decision-makers by bringing meaningful environmental changes. During the campaign, eight cities were visited with specific calls to action to confront that city’s challenges.
Hundreds of leaders, activists, and officials participated in the tours, which included intense dialogues, community forums, and individual toxic tours. Over $500M was pledged among the eight cities.
During the project, HCC:
- Held a press conference in every city, garnering over 200k media views
- Created a landing page for Justice40rward
- Assembled tool kits for partner organizations
- Designed personalized info packets for each city
- Launched promotional videos and highlight reels
“We are deeply honored to receive the Silver Winner award in Best Strategy, Sustainability, Environment, & Climate,” said HCC CEO Yanira Castro. “The success of Justice40rward is not just a triumph for Humanity Communications Collective but a necessary stride towards environmental justice for humanity. This recognition is not just an accolade; it symbolizes the collective effort of our diverse team and the impactful collaborations of the campaign.”
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. Founded in partnership with the Ad Council, Born This Way Foundation, Feeding America, Glaad, Mozilla, NAACP, NRDC, WWF, and XQ.
This year’s Anthem Award Winners were selected from a pool of over 2,000 submissions from 44 countries by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS). Anthem judges are intellectually diverse leaders from across the impact industry with expertise that spans across the Anthem cause areas.
“The Anthem Awards were born out of the desire to amplify and celebrate the voices that are creating sustainable change and to inspire others to take action,” said Patricia McLoughlin, Anthem Awards General Manager. “In a year where so much is at stake, it is incredibly important to recognize impact work and celebrate the progress happening globally. Congratulations to all of this year’s Winners.”
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 is allocated to the Anthem Award’s grant program, The Anthem Fund. This year, the Anthem Fund partnered with Billion Oyster Project to support their work to restore and conserve New York’s waterways.
Humanity Communications Collective is a boutique, social justice-driven, strategic communications agency. We are woman-of-color-owned with an array of diverse expertise and live at the intersection of communications, digital, social impact, and cultural competency.
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.
