THE 14TH ANNUAL SHORTY AWARDS

The Shorty Awards honor the best of social media and digital. View this season's finalists!

Campaign

Awareness Campaign Corporate Social Responsibility Campaign Diverse-Owned Businesses Campaign Fundraising Campaign Global Campaign Integrated Campaign Local Campaign Multi-Platform Campaign Multicultural Campaign On a Shoestring Campaign Pro Bono Campaign Social Movement Campaign

Content & Design

Audio & Music Brand Voice NEW! Branded Content Branded Series Documentary Short Email & Newsletter NEW! Feature Film Gamification NEW! Images Interactive Content Long Form Video Medium Length Video NEW! Micro-site or Blog Podcast Research Reports Short Form Video Video Series

Cause

Animal Rights & Welfare Arts & Culture Conservation & Preservation Disability Awareness Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Emergency Relief Environment & Sustainability Fight Poverty Gender Equality Human Rights Immigration & Refugees Learning & Development LGBTQ+ Mental Health Multi-Cause Initiative Other Causes NEW! Public Health Public Safety Racial Equality Responsible Consumption & Production Responsible Technology NEW! Social Justice Youth & Family

Industry

Automotive Business to Business Consumer Brands Education Entertainment Fashion & Beauty Financial Services Food & Beverage Government & Politics Healthcare & Pharma Hospitality & Travel Lifestyle & Wellness News & Media Non-Profit Other Industry NEW! Retail & E-Commerce Sports Technology

Partnerships

Brand Partnership NEW! Corporate-Community Influencer, Creator & Celebrity Nonprofit Partnership Other Partnerships NEW!

Platforms & Technology

Extended Reality Gaming Generative AI Instagram LinkedIn Other Platforms TikTok YouTube

Special Project

Special Project

Strategy & Engagement

Call to Action Community Engagement Contest or Challenges Data & Insights Earned Media Event & Experiential Guerrilla Marketing Integration with Traditional Media NEW! Paid Media PSA Single Post Storytelling Use of Viral Content NEW! User Generated Content

Mental Health

This category honors a campaign, original content, or initiative related to the promotion of emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Objectives may include education and resources, fighting against stigma, and advocacy initiatives.

See previous winners and honorees here.
Mental Health
#IGetIt Mental Health Awareness Month Campaign
SixDegrees.org launched #IGetIt in May 2025 (Mental Health Awareness Month) to spark a nationwide m…
Mental Health
ASICS Blue Jean Mile
ASICS set out to evolve the Blue Jean Mile from a powerful grassroots tribute into a signature bran…
Mental Health
Emotional Sounds Art – Music, Stories & Art for Children’s Mental Health
Emotional Sounds Art is a creative initiative dedicated to improving children’s and teenagers’ emot…
Mental Health
Frida’s Fireworks: A children’s mental health book campaign
Students today face unprecedented mental health challenges, with more than half of parents in Michi…
Mental Health
Hidden Healing Fund - Unlocking the Healing Power Within Youth
The Hidden Healing Fund (“HHF”) is a collective impact fund that elevates culturally grounded heali…
Mental Health
It's Not Just Ink Video Series
It’s Not Just Ink is a new video series highlighting the personal journey of Kody Green, a schizoph…
Mental Health
Lenovo Legion Gaming Community + Safe in Our World
At Lenovo, we are committed to finding opportunities to combat isolation, anxiety, depression with …
Mental Health
MGCB Don't Regret the Bet
As legalized gambling has expanded across Michigan, high-frequency advertising now saturates media …
Mental Health
Prism
Prism publishes personal takes that challenge the wellness status quo. Owned and operated by Parall…
Mental Health
Prism
Prism publishes personal takes that challenge the wellness status quo. Owned and operated by Parall…
Mental Health
R7 ESTÚDIO- SAÚDE MENTAL NO ESPORTE
The pressure for results and the intense routine of high-performance sports have led athletes to se…
Mental Health
RAISING PARENTS DOCUMENTARY - UNICEF
Raising Parents is an intimate and impactful short film that reimagines how we talk about parenthoo…
Mental Health
Statewide Certified Wellness Coach Campaign
Nearly half of California’s youth are struggling with their mental health—a sobering call to action…
Mental Health
The Chi S7 - Mental Health Awareness
Season 7 of The Chi reaffirms its role as a catalyst for social change by confronting the often-ove…
Mental Health
Therapy Changed My Life
Therapy Changed My Life is Headspace’s original digital series created to spotlight the transformat…
Mental Health
Together
Today, loneliness is at an all-time high, which is driving unprecedented rates of mental illness, a…
Mental Health
Yellowjackets Emotional Support Playlist
Inspired by the compelling music cues in the show, the cast of Yellowjackets put together the ultim…