THE 14TH ANNUAL SHORTY AWARDS

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

From the 12th Annual Shorty Awards Best in Activism

While so many focus on using social media to grow their own brands, the true heroes are the ones using it to affect positive change in the world. From climate change to racism to LGBTQ+ issues and more, these activists are using the connective powers of the web to bring about social justice. Whether they are organizing marches, raising money or on the ground themselves, these people are making the world a better place.

If you’re a brand looking for recognition for your use of social media in this space, enter the Best Social Good Campaign Shorty Award.

Nominees

finalist
Amanda Nguyen
Amanda Nguyen helped provide justice for millions of sexual assault survivors by preserving proof o…
Amandla Stenberg
Named for the Zulu and Xhosa word for "power," actor, feminist, musician and activist Amandla Stenb…
finalist
Bindi & Robert Irwin
Sibling conservationists and TV personalities Bindi and Robert Irwin have had a year of milestones.…
Dutee Chand
India’s first openly gay athlete is running her way into the record books, history books and heart …
winner
Greta Thunberg
17 year old Greta Thunberg has learned the power of using social media to transform her voice into …
José Andrés
José Andrés was already a world renowned Michelin-starred chef when he decided to step up to the pl…
Nadya Okamoto
Nadya Okamoto is #PeriodProud. Launching her global "Menstrual Movement" inspired by her own person…
finalist
Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi
Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi is making an immesurable impact on the world as founder of the organizati…
finalist
Paul Nicklen and Cristina Mittermeier
Conservation photographers and filmmakers Paul Nicklen and Cristina Mittermeier are changing the wo…
Schuyler Bailar
Watch out! Schuyler Bailar is freestyle swimming down the lane, kickflipping his way towards progre…
finalist
Shaymaa Ismaa’eel
Her smile in the face of bigotry was seen and felt around the world. Shaymaa Ismaa’eel became a glo…
Sinéad Burke
Irish influencer Sinéad Burke believes "design should include everyone." The educator, writer, spea…