Best in Emergency Relief in Social Media - Shorty Awards

4th Annual Shorty Social Good Awards Categories

See below for official categories. The early entry deadline is on June 26th, 2019 at 11:59pm ET.

From the 3rd Annual Shorty Social Good Awards Best in Emergency Relief

This award honors a program, project, or initiative that provides relief and resources to affected communities in the wake of a natural disaster or tragedy.

See previous winners and honorees here.

Winner

Emergency Relief

Home Runs for Hurricane Recovery

In the aftermath of one of the most catastrophic hurricane seasons in history, T-Mobile made a major commitment to help rebuild communities in need. T-Mobile used its platform as an official sponsor of Major League Baseball to raise money and awareness for hurricane recovery during the MLB Postseason and World Series. What ensued was a major suc...

Finalists

Emergency Relief

Denny's Mobile Relief Diner

Denny's is a brand that is deeply rooted in its brand purpose, which is "We love to feed people." It's why Denny's founder started the company over 60 years ago and that brand purpose is what guides the company today. So when Denny's saw the incredible devastation that Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma had on many parts of Texas and South Flor...

Emergency Relief

Dispatches from the Field

In December 2016, the World Health Organization (WHO) made an urgent request for assistance in Mosul, Iraq. The country was in the middle of an intense war and there was very little trauma care available to help those injured during the conflict. Many of the Northern Iraq hospitals were non-functioning or under ISIS control, and left thousands o...

Emergency Relief

Good360 Brings Hope and Relief to Texas After Hurricane Harvey

You're told not to go to sleep one night in case you have to evacuate. You and your family climb into a dump truck that can move through rising waters, bringing you to higher ground, but only with the clothes on your back. Water fills your home leaving its highest mark about 3.5 feet up the walls. Everything you own is destroyed. In August 2017...

Emergency Relief

Unidos por Los Nuestros (United for Each Other)

From hurricanes to flooding, earthquakes to landslides, 2017 saw some of the deadliest natural disasters. Devastating hurricanes (Harvey, Irma and Maria) wrought havoc across the Caribbean islands, the Florida peninsula and the Texas coastline. As a response, Univision Communications Inc. (UCI) launched the Unidos por los Nuestros (United for Ea...

Emergency Relief

iHeartMedia Disaster Relief Response

Every year, local communities in which iHeartMedia and its employees live and work are impacted by natural disasters. iHeartMedia plays a critical role in communities when disasters strike and iHeartMedia stations are always prepared to immediately respond in times of distress.It was an extremely tough year for the country with regard to natural...

Nominees

Emergency Relief

H-E-B and Hurricane Harvey

H-E-B is more than just a grocery store - it's a pillar of the community in Texas, and exists to make the lives of Texans better. As part of that mission, their Disaster Relief program has helped hundreds of thousands of Texans over the years. For years, H-E-B's Disaster Relief Units have served hot meals as well as providing showers, supplies, and mobile...

Emergency Relief

We Love You, Caribbean

The Caribbean boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the world and is one of our primary vacation markets. However, when devastating Hurricanes, Irma and Maria, wreaked havoc across the Caribbean, their primary source of income was jeopardized. The Caribbean region relies on the tourism industry to maintain a sustainable community for its residents....

Emergency Relief

We are #UnitedTech – Puerto Rico Relief

Share the human story behind United Technologies' massive relief efforts for our employees and their communities in Puerto Rico. In a year that saw a series of devastating natural disasters, we wanted to shine a spotlight on Puerto Rico residents still working to rebuild their devastated communities Build upon UTC's deep sense of employee pride, volunteer...

Emergency Relief

Your Voice Lives On

There were approximately 1,081 fatalities caused by public shootings in the United States last year alone. Creating a public health crisis from coast to coast. With arguments raging on how to manage this growing epidemic, we felt compelled to give people a platform to voice their concerns. Dead or alive.

About the Shorty Awards

The Shorty Awards honor the best of social media.

Millions of people participate in The Shortys to recognize individuals and organizations producing great content on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitch, TikTok, and the rest of the social web.

The Shorty Social good awards early deadline is on june 26, 2019.