Selena Gomez, Sabrina Carpenter, Andrew Garfield, Lilly Singh Honoured With Gold Anthem Awards For Global Social Impact

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5th annual Anthem Awards, presented by the Webby Awards, has announced its newest slate of honourees, and this year’s list is a celebration of creators, organisations, and public figures who are using their platforms to drive meaningful change. In an era where influence is often measured by virality, the Anthem Awards continue to spotlight those who go beyond trends to champion real-world impact. From mental health awareness and humanitarian aid to educational empowerment, the 2025 honourees reflect a collective commitment to building a more compassionate, informed and equitable society.

Selena Gomez, Sabrina Carpenter receive big honour

Among the standout names receiving the prestigious Gold Anthem Award are Sabrina Carpenter, Selena Gomez, Lilly Singh and Andrew Garfield, each honoured for their advocacy and philanthropic partnerships. Carpenter has been recognised for her work with PLUS1, an initiative that channels $1 from every concert ticket to nonprofit organisations supporting critical causes. Selena Gomez receives the honour for her impactful efforts through Rare Beauty, which has become a leading voice in mental health advocacy and inclusive beauty standards.Meanwhile, Andrew Garfield earns his Gold Anthem Award for contributions to Sesame Workshop, continuing its mission of empowering children through education, emotional learning and global community-building. Lilly Singh got the recognition for her Unicorn Island Fund.

Gold honourees of the year are...

The list of Gold honourees this year also includes several prominent voices and organisations such as Katie Couric and the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, Lauren and Seth Rogen alongside AARP, Ad Council, Google, GLAAD, World Central Kitchen, Headspace, Make-A-Wish America, MTV Entertainment Studios, ACLU, PBS, Spotify, Lush Cosmetics, eBay, Human Rights Watch, and the film ‘Lilly’ starring Patricia Clarkson, among others.In addition to the core categories, The Anthems celebrate special achievement honourees who have demonstrated extraordinary dedication to long-term positive impact. This year’s recipients include Advocate of the Year Paris Hilton, Athlete of the Year Frances Tiafoe, Impact Creator of the Year Brooke Eby, Philanthropists of the Year Tim Gill and Scott Miller, and Vision Award honouree Vincent Stanley.