New York, October 7, 2025 - The Shorty Impact Awards today announced the finalists for its 10th annual program, celebrating a decade of honoring the most impactful purpose-driven campaigns across digital and social media.

The milestone 10th-year theme, “Decade Forward,” is a call to action that highlights the work defining the next ten years of social change. The finalists embody this vision, showcasing bold ideas, initiatives, and voices actively shaping …

Yesterday, the world mourned the loss of Jane Goodall, a pioneer, activist, and storyteller whose work reshaped how we see animals, and ourselves.

Her influence extended far beyond conservation. Storytellers have long drawn from her vision to spark campaigns that ask bigger questions about humanity, responsibility, and hope.

At the Shorty Awards, we’ve seen her presence and voice transform brand messages into movements, reminding us that influence isn’t measured …

Health and wellness have never been more than workouts or meal plans. It’s a lifestyle that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit.

Today, creators are turning wellness into a movement, building communities around shared goals and showing that it’s all about progress, curiosity, and balance. From fitness routines and nutrition tips to mental wellbeing guidance, they shape how audiences think about, and act on, their health.

The following eight health …

The Shorty Impact Awards are turning 10, and a decade of Impact Awards means a decade of ideas, actions, and stories that make an impact.

But the real celebration belongs to the community of nonprofits, agencies, and brands who continue to show us what purpose looks like in practice. Year after year, certain organizations continue to prove that purposeful creativity isn’t about one big idea, but sustained commitment.

These …

Activism has always been about people who refuse to stay silent. Today, those voices are amplified in a new way, through creators who use their platforms not just to entertain, but to spark movements, shift perspectives, and keep conversations alive when the headlines fade.

For organizations, this is where the future of impact lies. Audiences look for leaders and brands who stand alongside those already doing the work. Creators have …