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 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 Branded Content Branded Series Documentary Short Email & Newsletter Feature Film Images Interactive Experiences Long Form Video Micro-site or Blog Podcast Research Reports Short Form Video Vertical Video NEW! Video Series

Cause

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

Partnerships

Brand Partnership Corporate-Community Influencer, Creator & Celebrity Non-profit Partnership Other Partnerships

Platforms & Technology

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 Employee Engagement NEW! Event & Experiential Guerrilla Marketing Integration with Traditional Media Paid Media PSA Single Post Storytelling Use of Viral Content User Generated Content

From the 18th Annual Shorty Awards Non-Profit

This category honors the most effective and creative use of social/digital by non-profit organizations. Verified non-profits are eligible for a $100 USD discount per entry in each category by submitting verification documents online before checkout.

See previous winners and honorees here.

Finalists

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NO CHOICE
No Choice was created to bring to life the shocking fact that globally 1 in 4 women and girls canno…
Non-Profit
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Brought to You by the First Amendment
Our brand’s business is FREEDOM. And it’s under attack. Read the front page of any news site on any…
Non-Profit
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Inspira Health: Jersey Generations
Inspira Health’s 2025 maternity campaign reimagined how to connect with expectant mothers by ground…
Non-Profit
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Ad Council and Meta take on Fentanyl Awareness with Besties for Life
“Besties for Life” set out to combat the fentanyl overdose crisis among teens and young adults in t…
Non-Profit
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Arthritis Foundation, Green Heart Fridays
The Arthritis Foundation Turns a Community Icon into a a National Social Activation In May 2025 th…
Non-Profit
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Imagine5 – stories for a greener life
What drives us A study by Professor Damon Centola out of the University of Pennsylvania shows th…
Non-Profit
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Military Appreciation Month 2025
The Call of Duty Endowment was founded to give back meaningfully to the real-life heroes that inspi…
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SCORES Network: Leveraging AI, Sport and Poetry to Transform Youth Lives
SCORES Network is a non-profit that combines soccer, poetry and community service to help young peo…

Nominees

Non-Profit
AARP YouTube Channel
AARP’s YouTube channel strives to tell great stories that resonate with our audience, strengthen co…
Non-Profit
Badges of Hope
Despite broad name recognition, Operation Smile was widely misunderstood. Many perceived it as a fl…
Non-Profit
Holding the Line: How the Vera Institute of Justice Mobilized Digital Audiences for Criminal Justice
In today’s political climate—marked by rising immigration enforcement, deepening inequities in the …
Non-Profit
Investigating Generics
MedShadow, founded in 2013, is a nonprofit media company that focuses on the safest ways to take ov…
Non-Profit
LA Phil on Instagram: An Orchestra for Everyone
The Los Angeles Philharmonic is a 106-year-old nonprofit symphony orchestra. Our average ticket buy…
Non-Profit
Make-A-Wish “WishMakers Wanted” Campaign for World Wish Month
Despite enjoying wide-spread trust, recognition and brand love, Make-A-Wish sees a significant gap …