Youth Design Center Is a Gold Winner of The 2nd Annual Anthem Awards.
[BROOKLYN, New York] – [March 2, 2023] - Youth Design Center has won a Gold Award for Community Engagement in Diversity Equity and Inclusion from the Anthem Awards. The award goes to networks, programs, or organizations that unite individuals for activities or gatherings on behalf of a Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion cause. On Monday, February 27th, Youth Design Center staff members attended the 2nd Annual Anthem Award's Winners' Celebration in NYC, where Program Director, Brittany Bellinger, attended on behalf of our Executive Director Quardean Lewis-Allen, alongside staff and alums.
"It was an honor attending the 2nd Annual Anthem Awards and being amongst such notable individuals and organizations that share the same passion for social impact and DEI work to better their communities," said Brittany Bellinger, Program Director of Youth Design Center. "It was also a full circle moment to be in attendance with one of our Board Members and Alumni, Darian Dawkins, who was there to celebrate Youth Design Center and Comic Relief, one of our major donors."
The 2nd Annual competition received nearly 2,000 entries from 43 countries worldwide. The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences selects Anthem Winners. Members include Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic; Zarna Surti, Global Creative Director of Nike Purpose; Jennifer Lotito, President & Chief Operating Officer of (RED); Emily Barfoot, Global Brand Director of Dove; Trovon Williams, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications for the NAACP; Shayla Tait, Director of Philanthropy for The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation, and more. A portion of program revenue will fund a new grant program supporting emerging individuals and organizations working to advance the causes recognized in the 2nd Annual Anthem Awards. The Youth Design Center is honored to have received one of the most prestigious awards in social impact change.
"Since launching this platform in June of 2021, we have seen that social change has emerged as a dominant force in mainstream culture," said Anthem Awards Managing Director Jessica Lauretti. "The sheer number, breadth, and overall quality of the entries shared with us in the 2nd Annual Awards is a testament to the strength of this growing movement and demonstrates an enduring commitment to the work that is both humbling and inspiring to see. From the war in Ukraine to protests in Iran and the ongoing battle for equality here at home in the States, the call for change perseveres and is a growing global chorus."
Learn more about our Anthem Award Recognition here.
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About Youth Design Center
Youth Design Center is a youth creative agency and innovation hub providing a gateway for young people to learn marketable hard skills in STEAM, access postsecondary education, achieve economic mobility, and engage in place-based community revitalization.
About The Anthem Awards:
Launched in 2021 by The Webby Awards, The Anthem Awards honors the purpose & mission-driven work of people, companies, and organizations worldwide. By amplifying the voices that spark global change, we're defining a new benchmark for impactful work that inspires others to take action in their communities. The Anthem Awards honors work across seven core causes, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Education; Art & Culture; Health; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Responsible Technology; and Sustainability, Environment & Climate. Founded in partnership with the Ad Council, Born This Way Foundation, Feeding America, Glaad, Mozilla, NAACP, NRDC, WWF, and XQ.
About The Webby Awards:
Hailed as the "Internet's highest honor" by The New York Times, The Webby Awards is the leading international awards organization honoring excellence on the Internet, including Websites; Video; Advertising, Media & PR; Apps, Mobile, and Voice; Social; Podcasts; and Games. Established in 1996, The Webby Awards received over 13,500 entries from all 50 states and 70 countries worldwide this year. The Webby Awards are presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS). Sponsors and Partners of The Webby Awards include Verizon, WP Engine, YouGov, Brandlive, Canva, NAACP, KPMG, Fast Company, Wall Street Journal, MediaPost, Podcast Movement, and AIGA.
