Raquel Wojnar
Communications Manager
WASHINGTON (November 18, 2025) — PRB announced today that it has been named a winner in Best Use of Data for Health in the 5th Annual Anthem Awards, which honor the purpose and mission-driven work of people, companies, and organizations worldwide.
Winners were selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. This year’s judges included leaders from major organizations and companies dedicated to social impact, including the American Heart Association, World Central Kitchen, Pivotal Ventures, and the Ford Foundation.
PRB received a silver award for “State of Access: A Contraceptive Policy Scorecard,” an interactive tool that provides a comprehensive, comparative overview of state policies that affect access to contraception.
Developed by PRB staff with expert input, the State of Access scorecard has been shared broadly with policymakers, journalists, researchers, advocates, and others working to advance reproductive health access. Since July 2025, it has been covered by major media outlets including NBC, NPR, and Axios, reaching an estimated audience of nearly 4 million.
“This recognition affirms the rigor, quality, and value of State of Access as a tool that transforms complex policy information into clear, actionable insights for the public,” said Cathryn Streifel, Senior Program Director at PRB and co-author of the scorecard. “With good data, we can build better policies that create a healthier, more equitable future for everyone.”
The 5th Annual Anthem Awards received more than 2,000 submissions from 42 countries worldwide. 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.”
“This has been a challenging year for the impact sector, but the winners of the 5th Annual Anthem Awards have shown their resilience and continued commitment to a better tomorrow,” said Anthem Awards General Manager Patricia McLoughlin. “This year’s winners are a source of hope, and I am excited to celebrate their work with the world today.”
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 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