NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NationSwell, a leading executive membership and advisory firm for social impact leaders, was honored yesterday with five Anthem Awards for its transformative work in advancing social impact. The 4th Annual Anthem Awards was the most competitive season yet with more than 2,300 entries submitted from 34 countries worldwide. Anthem Winners are selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences.
The Awards recognized NationSwell’s Case for Childcare for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion with Gold in Digital & Innovative Experiences and Silver in Partnership or Collaboration; Place-Based Impact for Humanitarian Action and Services with Silver in Research Projects or Publications and Bronze in Digital & Innovative Experiences; and Civics Inc. in Human & Civil Rights with Bronze in Research Projects or Publications. These honors are a testament to NationSwell’s dedication to strategic partnerships and community-based action to address society’s most pressing challenges.
“We’re honored to be recognized by the Anthem Awards, and we’re incredibly proud of the work behind each of these projects,” said Greg Behrman, CEO and Founder of NationSwell. “The Case for Childcare, Place-Based Impact, and Civics Inc. exemplify our collaborative approach, bringing together leaders from diverse fields to drive scalable impact. This recognition fuels our mission to provide essential support to impact leaders across sectors, and we're deeply grateful to our partners who make this work possible.”
NationSwell will celebrate its five Anthem Awards at this year’s annual NationSwell Summit on Thursday, November 21. There, over 250 leaders across corporations, nonprofits, foundations, philanthropies, and government will convene to share insights, recognize achievements, and inspire collective action under the theme, “Hope in Action.”
The Anthem Awards highlight the mission-driven work of individuals, organizations, and companies that drive impactful change globally. NationSwell's recognition by the Anthem Awards reinforces its position as a trailblazer in the social impact sector. The company remains committed to engaging new partners, expanding the reach of these impact initiatives, and setting new standards for meaningful, community-driven change.
Awarded Projects
The Case for Childcare Collaborative formed in 2022 to explore the business case for supporting childcare. In February 2024 a comprehensive website was launched to showcase data, success stories, and policy recommendations, underscoring an equitable childcare system’s critical role in supporting families, communities, and the economy. The Collaborative expanded its work this year to explore childcare-for-all benefits centered on frontline, gig, and hourly workers. Childcare solutions will also be featured at the upcoming NationSwell Summit with a panel discussion presented by Pivotal Ventures.
Place-Based Impact is a Collaborative focused on place-based approaches to community development. Through insights and case studies featured on the funder's guide website, the Collaborative provides practical guidance and real stories of impact in action to inspire more funding that is community-led, place-specific and long term. Forging a new standard in collaborative impact, the work continues to build a leading community of practice around place-based philanthropy.
Civics Inc. was released in May 2024 to empower organizations in supporting civic engagement through insights, tools, and shared knowledge from our community of practice. By advancing civic education and participation, Civics Inc. provides a strategic framework to help employers customize their efforts to contribute to a democratic society.
About NationSwell
NationSwell is a leading social impact company dedicated to powering a thriving social impact ecosystem and advancing innovative solutions for today’s challenges. Through strategic partnerships, collaborative platforms, and actionable insights, NationSwell empowers changemakers across sectors to create positive, lasting impact. The Case for Childcare and Place-based Impact are ongoing NationSwell Collaboratives, convening cross-sector leaders committed to advancing progress on specific issues. Learn more at nationswell.com.
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 own communities. Learn more at anthemawards.com.
