THE 14TH ANNUAL SHORTY AWARDS

The Shorty Awards honor the best of social media and digital. View this season's finalists!

Campaign

Awareness Campaign Corporate Social Responsibility Campaign Diverse-Owned Businesses Campaign Fundraising Campaign Global Campaign Integrated Campaign Local Campaign Multi-Platform Campaign Multicultural Campaign On a Shoestring Campaign Pro Bono Campaign Social Movement Campaign

Content & Design

Audio & Music Brand Voice NEW! Branded Content Branded Series Documentary Short Email & Newsletter NEW! Feature Film Gamification NEW! Images Interactive Content Long Form Video Medium Length Video NEW! Micro-site or Blog Podcast Research Reports Short Form Video Video Series

Cause

Animal Rights & Welfare Arts & Culture Conservation & Preservation Disability Awareness Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Emergency Relief Environment & Sustainability Fight Poverty Gender Equality Human Rights Immigration & Refugees Learning & Development LGBTQ+ Mental Health Multi-Cause Initiative Other Causes NEW! Public Health Public Safety Racial Equality Responsible Consumption & Production Responsible Technology NEW! Social Justice Youth & Family

Industry

Automotive Business to Business Consumer Brands Education Entertainment Fashion & Beauty Financial Services Food & Beverage Government & Politics Healthcare & Pharma Hospitality & Travel Lifestyle & Wellness News & Media Non-Profit Other Industry NEW! Retail & E-Commerce Sports Technology

Partnerships

Brand Partnership NEW! Corporate-Community Influencer, Creator & Celebrity Nonprofit Partnership Other Partnerships NEW!

Platforms & Technology

Extended Reality Gaming Generative AI Instagram LinkedIn Other Platforms TikTok YouTube

Special Project

Special Project

Strategy & Engagement

Call to Action Community Engagement Contest or Challenges Data & Insights Earned Media Event & Experiential Guerrilla Marketing Integration with Traditional Media NEW! Paid Media PSA Single Post Storytelling Use of Viral Content NEW! User Generated Content

From the 4th Annual Shorty Social Good Awards Best in LGBTQ+

This award honors a program, project, or initiative fighting discrimination of persons based on their sexual orientation or gender identity and advocating for equal rights and acceptance.

See previous winners and honorees here.

Winner

LGBTQ+
winner
Love Calls Back
Coming out to family and friends is one of the most nerve-wracking moments in the lives of LGBTQ+ p…

Finalists

LGBTQ+
finalist
gold honor
Roo High School, where no [sex ed] question is off-limits
In the US only 24 states mandate sex education. And only 13 of those states require it to be “medic…
LGBTQ+
finalist
Forward for 50 — Los Angeles LGBT Center
In 2019, the Los Angeles LGBT Center will be the first LGBT organization in the world to celebrate …
LGBTQ+
finalist
HRC Mobilizes for House Passage of the Equality Act
Despite significant steps toward equality, most LGBTQ Americans still lack legal protections across…
LGBTQ+
finalist
Nobody Wins Alone
Campaign Objective – A call to action for Allies to come forward, to stand in solidarity with th…
LGBTQ+
finalist
NowThis' "Seen"
NowThis is the # 1 mobile news publisher in the world. They have a singular mission: to make news e…

Nominees

LGBTQ+
#TheirStory
As the It Gets Better Project nears its 10 year anniversary, it's become clear that messages of hop…
LGBTQ+
Are You the One? Come One, Come All
MTV’s Are You The One? Come One, Come All is the first reality dating competition show in the U.S. …
LGBTQ+
Fearless with Ashley Graham
As an extension of the ELLEN brand, Ellen Digital Network (EDN) continuously strives to tell storie…
LGBTQ+
HMI x Fossil
Love is love is love. Fossil's latest Curator Series piece, partners with the Hetrick-Martin Instit…
LGBTQ+
LGBTQ State of the Union with Billy Porter
Ahead of the 2019 State of the Union Address by President Trump, Logo aimed to offer an alternative…
LGBTQ+
MTV News Sound On - LGBTQ+ Representation
In its Sound On series, MTV News invites influential voices in pop culture and social media to the …
LGBTQ+
PRIDE: Connecting What Matters
In 1873, Cincinnati Bell became the first company to literally connect people in the Queen City, pr…
LGBTQ+
Playboy “PRIDE IS GOOD” Campaign
As a supporter and advocate for gay rights since its inception in 1953, Playboy debuted their “PRID…
LGBTQ+
Rise Up: Stonewall and the LGBTQ Rights Movement
Rise Up: Stonewall and the LGBTQ Rights Movement is an exhibit exploring the modern gay rights move…
LGBTQ+
RuPaul's #DragRacePride
The riots at The Stonewall Inn in New York City 50 years ago marked an act of rebellion by members …
LGBTQ+
Shake Shack Pride 2019 Campaign
At Shake Shack, we’re committed to providing equal opportunities for success, removing obstacles an…
LGBTQ+
Smirnoff "Welcome Home" Pride Campaign
Continue Smirnoff’s longstanding support of the LGBTQIA+ community by establishing Smirnoff as t…
LGBTQ+
Spirit Day 2018
GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy or…
LGBTQ+
State of Pride
State of Pride takes an unflinching look at the significance of Pride 50 years after the historic S…
LGBTQ+
T-Mobile and Wattpad #UnlimitedPride
Campaign objective: As a long-time supporter of inclusivity in the workplace and Pride parades t…
LGBTQ+
Upworthy Presents: Full Femininity
Upworthy believes in the power of a well-told story to change minds and change the world. Not only …