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Inaugural Best of Humankind Awards Announces Jenna Bush Hager as Show Host
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Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) has announced the inaugural Best of Humankind Awards, recognizing individuals who display extraordinary kindness and perseverance. Hosted by Jenna Bush Hager, the awards will premiere on December 9, celebrating nominees across 11 categories. The public voting saw over 70,000 votes, and winners will receive $1,000 to support their causes. This initiative aims to engage the community and share uplifting stories through the Humankind franchise, which generated over three billion views in 2020.
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Launch of inaugural Best of Humankind Awards to recognize community contributions.
Public voting involved over 70,000 participants, indicating strong community engagement.
Award winners will receive $1,000 for their causes, promoting local initiatives.
The Humankind franchise generated over three billion views in 2020, showcasing a successful media strategy.
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The Awards Show Honors Individuals Making a Difference
“I’m honored to host the inaugural Best of Humankind Awards and to recognize the strength and generosity of this year’s finalists,” said Jenna Bush Hager. “It has been exciting to work alongside the Humankind team to bring viewers an evening of feel-good and heartwarming stories that hopefully inspire others to perform selfless acts of kindness.”
USA TODAY’s Humankind franchise, founded in 2015, features engaging original video content of people experiencing and demonstrating extraordinary acts of kindness, triumphs, and accomplishments. With an emphasis on good news, the Humankind franchise has developed a deep connection with its audience. In 2020, Humankind produced 600 stories that resulted in over three billion views across USA TODAY, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. The franchise has expanded this year to include the Best of Humankind Awards, distinguishing those making a difference across 11 unique award categories. In August, during the nomination period, over six hundred individual submissions were received highlighting those who performed selfless acts that benefited their community. Award winners were selected through a public voting process in conjunction with a review by the Humankind Advisory Board, comprised of 41 Gannett and USA TODAY NETWORK employees
“The Best of Humankind Awards allows us to showcase extraordinary stories of the people in the communities we serve, shining a spotlight on those who positively impact others,” said Maribel Perez Wadsworth, President of the USA TODAY NETWORK and Publisher of USA TODAY. “These are the feel-good stories that engage and captivate our audience in a meaningful way, and we are delighted to honor these finalists and winners.”
The Best of Humankind Awards honors winners in the following categories: Best of Animalkind – sponsored by PetSmart Charities, Best of Militarykind, Best of Womankind, Best of Sportskind, Best of Earthkind, Humankind Educator of the Year, Humankind Healthcare Worker of the Year, Humankind Triumph of the Year, Humankind Act of Kindness Caught on Video, Humankind Person of the Year, and Humankind Viewer’s Choice.
Public voting to determine this year’s winners took place during the month of October and resulted in more than 70,000 votes. 2021 finalists include, U.S. Army 1st Lt. Kanwar Singh and Christopher Douglas for Best of Militarykind, Michele and Jeff Alan and Victoria Curtis for Best of Animalkind, Shreyaa Venkat and Dorothy Oliver for Best of Womankind, Heather Boone and Rene D. LaBerge for Humankind Person of the Year and many more. Winners in each category will be awarded $1,000 to help further their cause, with the person nominating them receiving $250. Additionally, during the show, viewers can enter the Best of Humankind Awards sweepstakes to win $1,000 for themselves and $1,000 to benefit a charity of their choice.
“Our communities are full of inspiring people who bring joy to others, and we’re thrilled to create a community to celebrate these people with the addition of the Best of Humankind Awards to the USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures’ portfolio,” said Jason Taylor, President of USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures. “We look forward to honoring this year’s finalists and winners as well as bringing their inspiring stories to our audience.”
The on-demand awards show will debut on December 9 at 7 p.m. EST on HumankindAwards.com and will also stream on Humankind’s YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and TikTok platforms as well as the USA TODAY channel, available on most smart televisions and devices.
For more information on the Best of Humankind Awards, a complete list of finalists, and more, please visit HumankindAwards.com.
ABOUT THE BEST OF HUMANKIND AWARDS
The USA TODAY Best of Humankind Awards, founded in 2021, honor everyday people who have showcased the highest level of kindness, compassion, and perseverance. Each Humankind award recognizes and celebrates an everyday person who is making a difference in their community. To learn more about the Best of Humankind Awards, please visit https://usatventures.com/awards/humankind/.
ABOUT USA TODAY NETWORK VENTURES
USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures, part of Gannett Co, Inc. (GCI), creates impactful consumer engagements and experiences through world-class events, promotions, races, and technology. We strive to exceed expectations, create unforgettable memories, and drive value for our partners while leveraging our reputable institutions, including USA TODAY and more than 250 local media brands. The events and promotions that we build inspire pride in local communities and connect local and national businesses with highly engaged audiences. We are an industry leader and drive results from coast to coast. To learn more about USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures, please visit https://usatventures.com/.
ABOUT GANNETT
Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a subscription-led and digitally focused media and marketing solutions company committed to empowering communities to thrive. With an unmatched reach at the national and local level, Gannett touches the lives of millions with our Pulitzer Prize-winning content, consumer experiences and benefits, and advertiser products and services. Our current portfolio of media assets includes USA TODAY, local media organizations in 46 states in the U.S., and Newsquest, a wholly owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom with more than 120 local news media brands. Gannett also owns the digital marketing services companies ReachLocal, Inc., UpCurve, Inc., and WordStream, Inc., which are marketed under the LOCALiQ brand, and runs the largest media-owned events business in the U.S., USATODAY NETWORK Ventures. To connect with us, visit www.gannett.com.
MEDIA CONTACTS
Lark-Marie Anton Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK
Senior Vice President, Communications
(646) 906-4087
lark@gannett.com
Natasha Kersey Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK
Public Relations Manager
(646) 745-6828
Nkersey@gannett.com
Source: Gannett Co., Inc.
FAQ
What is the Best of Humankind Awards by Gannett (GCI)?
The Best of Humankind Awards is an initiative by Gannett to honor individuals demonstrating exceptional kindness and perseverance. It premieres on December 9.
When will the inaugural Best of Humankind Awards take place?
The awards will debut on December 9 at 7 p.m. EST.
How many votes were cast in the public voting for the Best of Humankind Awards?
Over 70,000 votes were cast during the public voting period for the awards.
What are the goals of the Best of Humankind Awards?
The awards aim to celebrate community members making a positive impact, foster engagement, and share uplifting stories.
What is the significance of the Humankind franchise to Gannett (GCI)?
The Humankind franchise highlights acts of kindness and has garnered over three billion views in 2020, connecting deeply with audiences.
