LAUREUS’ SPORT FOR GOOD CITIES INITIATIVE RECEIVES ANTHEM AWARDS FINALIST DESIGNATION, UP FOR COMMUNITY VOICE AWARD

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Laureus USA Honored as a Finalist in Health – Community Engagement category for the 4th Annual Anthem Awards

[NEW YORK, NY] – Laureus Sport for Good USA announced today that it has been named a Finalist in Health – Community Engagement category in the 4th Annual Anthem Awards in recognition of their innovative Sport for Good Cities model.

Anthem Winners are selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. Judges for the 4th Annual Anthem Awards include Janine Brady, Managing Director of Communications, Schmidt Futures, Haven Ley SVP, Program Strategy, Investments and Comms., CSO, Pivotal Ventures, Roma McCaig, Chief Public Affairs and Impact Officer, REI Co-op, Wendy R. Weiser, Vice President, Democracy, Brennan Center for Justice, Brett Peters, Global Lead, TikTok for Good, TikTok, C.D. Glin, President, PepsiCo, Aurora James, Activist and Fashion Designer, Fifteen Percent Pledge, Michelle Waring, Steward for Sustainability and Everyday Good, Tom’s of Maine, Trovon Williams, Sr. Vice President of Marketing & Communications, NAACP, and Singleton Beato, Global EVP, Chief DEI Officer, McCann Worldgroup, and many others.

Sport for Good Cities is a global initiative, initially launched in New Orleans in 2014, that harnesses the power of collaboration and community to drive positive change, particularly for young people, through sport. To celebrate 10 Years of Sport for Good Cities, Laureus launched a global campaign to raise awareness, funding, and support for this innovative, collaborative work. Now active in 8 cities around the world, Laureus has pioneered a new way of working that is driving impact locally and providing communities with the support they need to meet the challenges of today and ensure young people have access to the life-changing power of sport.

“The Finalists of this year’s Anthem Awards are truly inspiring and I am honored to help elevate their impact,” said Anthem Awards General Manager, Patricia McLoughlin. “At this moment, there is a lot of uncertainty in our world, but the tireless and extraordinary efforts of the Anthem Awards community provide hope that a better tomorrow is possible. Thank you to everyone doing this work and making an impact.”

“We are honored to be recognized as a finalist for the Anthem Awards and shine a light on the powerful work of Sport for Good happening in communities around the world,” said Rachelle Patel, Co-National Director for Laureus USA. “Sport for Good Cities embody community voice by elevating and empowering local leaders to drive change in their neighborhoods using sport as a tool for positive youth development. “

This year marks the 2nd Annual Anthem Community Voice Celebration to uplift the work of Anthem Finalists. Supporters can celebrate Laureus work online from October 15th to October 31st at celebrate.anthemawards.com. All Finalists are also in the running to win a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Anthem Award selected by Anthem judges. All Winners for the 4th Annual Anthem Awards will be announced on Tuesday, November 19th, 2024.

The 4th Annual Anthem Awards was the most competitive season yet with more than 2,300 entries submitted from 34 countries worldwide. By amplifying the voices that spark global change, the Anthem Awards are defining a new benchmark for impactful work that inspires others to take action in their communities. A portion of program revenue is allocated to our grant program, The Anthem Fund.

Laureus USA is also up for a Community Voice Award, to be voted on by the public. To learn more about the finalists and to vote, click here.

About Laureus USA:

Laureus USA is a non-profit, grant-making organization that works to improve the lives of youth and unite communities through the power of sport. Since 2012, we have impacted the lives of over one million youth by investing $33 million in sports-based youth development organizations around the country that unleash the power of sport to enhance physical and mental health, improve educational and employment outcomes, and address critical social justice issues.

Laureus USA is a member of the global Laureus network, which includes 7 National Laureus Sport for Good Foundations, 1 Global Foundation, the Laureus World Sports Academy (and Ambassadors), and the Laureus World Sports Awards. Globally, Laureus funds, supports, develops and implements initiatives that use sport to create equality, access and opportunity.

To learn more about Sport for Good, visit LaureusUSA.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. 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. This season’s partners include Ms. Magazine, The Female Quotient, Sustainable Brands, NationSwell, and TheFutureParty. The Awards were founded in partnership with the Ad Council, Born This Way Foundation, Feeding America, Glaad, Mozilla, NAACP, NRDC, WWF, and XQ.