The National Organization of African Americans with Cystic Fibrosis (NOAACF) was honored to be the recipient of four (4) Silver Inaugural Anthem Awards for: (Silver Award 1) Best Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion – Best Local Awareness Program, (Silver Award 2) Best Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion – Community Outreach, (Silver Award 3) Best Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion – Special Projects, and (Silver Award 4) Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion – Leader of the Year!!!!
Anthem Winners were selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. Members include Daniel Dae Kim (actor, producer, and activist); Ashley Judd (Author, Actor, and Social Justice Humanitarian); Mitchell Baker (CEO and chairwoman, Mozilla); Lisa Sherman (president and CEO, Ad Council), Sarah Kate Ellis (president and CEO, GLAAD); Renata Erlikhman (chief investment officer, OW Management); Shayla Tait (director of philanthropy, The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation); Russlynn Ali (CEO and co-founder, XQ Institute); Marc Ecko (chief commercial officer and board member, XQ Institute); Heidi Arthur (chief campaign development officer, Ad Council); and Alexis M. Herman (chair and chief executive officer, New Ventures, and former U.S. secretary of labor).
The National Organization of African Americans with Cystic Fibrosis (NOAACF) was established in honor of Terry Wright, a 62-year old African American male Cystic Fibrosis (CF) patient who wasn’t diagnosed until the age of 54, although he had been hospitalized and seen by an array of healthcare practitioners throughout his life. NOAACF’s goals are to help build diverse communities; develop resources and raise CF Awareness in the African-American Community and beyond through its national platform.
“It is our distinct honor to recognize the work that brands, organizations, and individuals are all making to create an impact in their community,” said Jessica Lauretti, Managing Director, The Anthem Awards. “We launched this platform to show the world that all corners of our culture, from sports and entertainment to business leaders and celebrities, are all standing up to say, it is time for systemic change and that social good is what we value as a society.”
Winners for the inaugural Anthem Awards were celebrated at the first annual Anthem Voices conference followed by a star-studded virtual Awards Show on Monday, February 28, 2022. Fans were able to hear from social impact leaders during the day and then watch the show, featuring special moments, and hallmark speeches from all fellow winners (including NOAACF) at www.anthemawards.com.
Watch Michele and Terry Wright’s winners’ acceptance speech video clip
