{"id":279065,"date":"2022-03-01T12:05:06","date_gmt":"2022-03-01T17:05:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chooselovemovement.org\/?p=279065"},"modified":"2022-03-01T12:05:06","modified_gmt":"2022-03-01T17:05:06","slug":"scarlett-lewis-named-a-silver-anthem-award-winner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/server.peraltadev.com\/chooselove\/scarlett-lewis-named-a-silver-anthem-award-winner\/","title":{"rendered":"Scarlett Lewis Named a Silver Anthem Award Winner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Newtown, CT\u2014 (February 26, 2022) Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement announced today that Scarlett Lewis has been named a Silver Anthem Awards<\/a> Winner in Education, Art, & Culture. Lewis was selected from nearly 2,500 entries from 36 countries worldwide.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Watch Scarlett Lewis’ speech.<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Lewis founded the nonprofit Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement in honor of her son, Jesse, who was murdered during the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy in December, 2012. Shortly after his death, Lewis decided to be part of the solution to the issues that we\u2019re seeing in our society \u2014 that also caused the tragedy \u2014 and turned it into an opportunity to build a culture of love, resilience, forgiveness, and connection in our communities at a time when it is needed the most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose Love programs<\/a> offer free Character Social Emotional Development programming for children and adults reaching over 3 million children in all 50 states and 120 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anthem Winners are selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. Members include Daniel Dae Kim <\/strong>(actor, producer, and activist);  Ashley Judd<\/strong> (Author, Actor, and Social Justice Humanitarian); Mitchell Baker <\/strong>(CEO and chairwoman, Mozilla); Lisa Sherman<\/strong> (president and CEO, Ad Council), Sarah Kate Ellis <\/strong>(president and CEO, GLAAD); Renata Erlikhman<\/strong> (chief investment officer, OW Management); Shayla Tait<\/strong> (director of philanthropy, The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation); Russlynn Ali<\/strong> (CEO and co-founder, XQ Institute); Marc Ecko<\/strong> (chief commercial officer and board member, XQ Institute); Heidi Arthur<\/strong> (chief campaign development officer, Ad Council); and Alexis M. Herman<\/strong> (chair and chief executive officer, New Ventures, and former U.S. secretary of labor).

\u201cIt is our distinct honor to recognize the work that brands, organizations, and individuals are all making to create an impact in their community,\u201d said Jessica Lauretti, Managing Director, The Anthem Awards. \u201cWe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI am so grateful to be honored. By Choosing Love, we are creating a ripple effect that is making a difference in our own lives and the lives of others,\u201d said Lewis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winners for the inaugural Anthem Awards will be celebrated at the first annual Anthem Voices conference<\/a> followed by a star-studded virtual Awards Show on Monday, February 28, 2022.  Fans will be able to hear from social impact leaders during the day and then watch the show, featuring special moments, and hallmark speeches from all you and your fellow winners at www.anthemawards.com<\/a>.<\/strong>

The Anthem Awards was launched in response to the prevalence social good has taken within the national conversation and cultural zeitgeist in recent years. 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 will fund a new grant program supporting emerging individuals and organizations working to advance the causes recognized in the inaugural Anthem Awards.
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For more information, please visit www.ChooseLoveMovement.org<\/a>. Also visit on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a> or YouTube<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About The Anthem Awards:<\/strong>
The Anthem Awards, the Webby Awards newest initiative, was developed to recognize the breadth of social good work (online and offline) around the globe by honoring the organizations, brands, and people creating long-lasting impact; including, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion; Education, Art, & Culture; Health; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Responsible Technology;  and Sustainability, Environment, & Climate. 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. Founded in partnership with the Ad Council, Born This Way Foundation, Feeding America, Glaad, Mozilla, NAACP, NRDC, WWF and XQ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About The Webby Awards:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hailed as the \u201cInternet\u2019s highest honor\u201d by The New York Times, The Webby Awards<\/a> 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 more than 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement<\/strong>\u2122<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jesse Lewis, a six-year-old first grader, was a victim of the Sandy Hook tragedy whose action saved the lives of nine classmates. Jesse left behind a message on a household chalkboard, \u201cNurturing Healing Love,\u201d that became the inspiration for his mother, Scarlett, to found the Choose Love Movement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement<\/a> is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with a commitment to reach students, educators and individuals, nationally and internationally, and provide them with a simple, yet profound formula for choosing love. The Choose Love Programs are comprehensive, no cost, lifespan, next-generation social and emotional learning and character development programs. They teach children and adults how to choose love in any circumstance and help them become connected, resilient, and empowered individuals. These skills, tools and attitudes have been proven through decades of scientific research to be the best way to ensure a healthy, meaningful, and purpose-filled life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its signature program, Choose Love For Schools\u2122, is a no-cost infant\/toddler through 12th<\/sup> grade curriculum that contains the simple universal teachings of courage, gratitude, forgiveness, and compassion-in-action \u2013 the foundational concepts of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). Choose Love For Home\u2122, Choose Love For Communities\u2122, and Choose Love For Athletes\u2122 are also available. Choose Love programming is in all 50 states, 120 countries, and serves over three million children.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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