Disability Allyship Series with Jeremy Andrew Davis wins two Silver Anthem Awards
SixDegrees.org’s Disability Allyship Series with Jeremy Andrew Davis has been named a Winner in Social Media Content, Campaign or Channel and Special Projects, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion for The 4th Annual Anthem Awards.
Awarded two Silver Anthem Awards, The Disability Allyship Series with Jeremy Andrew Davis is a groundbreaking initiative by SixDegrees.org to foster deeper understanding and inclusion of the disabled community, exploring intersections with race, gender, and more. Through a series of conversations, the campaign amplified diverse voices, challenged misconceptions, and empowered allies to take actionable steps toward accessibility and inclusion. Utilizing digital storytelling, it engaged both the disability community and broader population.
The primary goal of the series was to increase awareness of accessibility challenges, educate allies on how to support the disabled community, and spark inclusive conversations across intersecting issues like race and gender identity within disability advocacy.
The series reached over 250,000 people across multiple platforms, with thousands engaging in the conversation via social media to share their experiences. It led to a 7% increase in new followers and fostered key discussions on accessibility in workplaces, community spaces, and policy-making.
The 4th Annual Anthem Awards was the most competitive season yet with more than 2,300 entries submitted from 34 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 is allocated to our grant program, The Anthem Fund.
“The Winners of this year’s Anthem Awards are truly inspiring and I am honored to help elevate their impact,” said Anthem Awards General Manager, Patricia McLoughlin. “At this moment, there is a lot of uncertainty in our world, but the tireless and extraordinary efforts of the Anthem Awards community provide hope that a better tomorrow is possible. Thank you to everyone doing this work and making an impact.”
Anthem Winners are selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. Judges for the 4th Annual Anthem Awards include Janine Brady, Managing Director of Communications, Schmidt Futures, 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, Brett Peters, Global Lead, TikTok for Good, TikTok, C.D. Glin, President, PepsiCo, Aurora James, Activist and Fashion Designer, Fifteen Percent Pledge, Michelle Waring, Steward for Sustainability and Everyday Good, Tom’s of Maine, Trovon Williams, Sr. Vice President of Marketing & Communications, NAACP, and Singleton Beato, Global EVP, Chief DEI Officer, McCann Worldgroup, and many others.
About SixDegrees.org:
SixDegrees.Org is a 501c3 that was launched in 2007 by Golden Globe Winning Actor, Musician, and Philanthropist, Kevin Bacon. It was born out of the small world phenomenon that we are all connected to one another by six degrees or less. With a mission rooted in connecting people to necessary resources, SixDegrees is dedicated to creating dialogue and raising awareness, understanding, and empathy around causes that our communities care most about. SixDegrees programs include BKxKB resource bags, content production for social good amplification, and campaign activations. Led by Executive Director Stacy Huston, SixDegrees.Org centers its efforts on core areas of focus: Youth Empowerment, Equality and Justice, Sustainability, and emergent issues that are vital to our communities. The organization’s remarkable achievements include winning an impressive tally of 4 Anthem Awards, 7 Shorty Awards, a Telly Award, and 6 Webby Awards.
About The 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. The 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 and Mobile Sites; Video; Advertising; Media & PR; Apps & Software; Social; Podcasts; Games and AI, Metaverse & Virtual. 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.
