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WASHINGTON (October 14, 2025) – PRB announced today that it has been named a finalist for Best Data Use, Health in The 5th Annual Anthem Awards.

Winners will be selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. Judges for the 5th Annual Anthem Awards include an esteemed panel of leaders from leading organizations and companies dedicated to social impact, including the American Heart Association, Land O’Lakes, Inc., Deutsch, IKEA, World Central Kitchen, PepsiCo, and many others.

PRB’s nomination is for its work on “State of Access: A Contraceptive Policy Scorecard,” an interactive website that provides a comprehensive, comparative overview of state and federal policies on contraceptive access. Using a weighted methodology to assess the presence and strength of relevant laws, it highlights gaps, inequities, and opportunities for improvement.

Developed by PRB staff with expert input, the Scorecard launch was paired with active outreach to policymakers, journalists, advocates and others to drive meaningful use of this important, evidence-based tool for advancing reproductive health outcomes. Since July 2025, it has been covered by major media outlets including NBC, NPR, and Axios, reaching an estimated audience of nearly 4 million.

Alongside the finalist Announcement comes the launch of Anthem Community Voice, an annual voting campaingn and celebration to uplift the work of Anthem finalists. Supporters can celebrate PRB’s work online from October 14th to October 30th at celebrate.anthemawards.com. All finalists are also in the running to win a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Anthem Award selected by Anthem judges. All Winners for the 5th Annual Anthem Awards will be announced on November 18, 2025.

“This hasn’t been an easy year for the impact sector, but the Anthem Awards community has once again stepped up to provide hope and change lives no matter the circumstances,” said Anthem Awards General Manager, Patricia McLoughlin. “This year’s Finalists are an exemplary group of changemakers that we are excited to uplift and celebrate over the next 16 days.”

About The Anthem Awards:

Launched in 2021 by The Webby Awards, The Anthem Awards honors the purpose and mission-driven work of people, companies and organizations worldwide. By amplifying the voices that spark global change, we’re defining a new benchmark for impactful work that inspires others to take action in their own communities. The Anthem Awards honors work across seven core causes: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging; Education, Art & Culture; Health; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Responsible Technology; and Sustainability, Environment & Climate. This season’s partners and sponsors include AARP, Sustainable Brands, NationSwell, The Bloom, the Social Innovation Summit and TheFutureParty. The Awards were founded in partnership with the Ad Council, Born This Way Foundation, Feeding America, GLAAD, Mozilla, NAACP, NRDC, WWF, and XQ.

About The Webby Awards:

Hailed as the “Internet’s highest honor” by The New York Times, The Webby Awards is the leading international awards organization honoring excellence on the Internet, including Websites and Mobile Sites; Video; Advertising; Media & PR; Apps & Software; Social; Podcasts; Games and AI, Metaverse & Virtual. Established in 1996, The Webby Awards received nearly 13,000 entries from all 50 states and over 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 WP Engine, LinkedIn, Meltwater, NAACP, KPMG, Wall Street Journal, Vox Media, Deadline, AdAge, TechCrunch, The Hollywood Reporter, The Hustle, Morning Brew, Passionfruit, Embedded, Link in Bio, Creator Economy NYC, Creator Spotlight, AIGA, Vote Save America, and The Publish Press.

About PRB:

PRB promotes and supports evidence-based policies, practices and decision-making to improve the health and well-being of people throughout the world. Find out more at prb.org. Follow us @PRBdata.

Press contact: Raquel Wojnar, Communications Manager, rwojnar@prb.org