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The finalists for the 2025 Impact Awards have been announced, and now it's your turn to decide who will be recognized as the leaders of impactful change. These nominees are individuals and companies across the marketing, media, and tech industries who are breaking barriers, pushing boundaries, and driving real action. From seasoned pioneers to rising stars, they all share a commitment to making a positive, responsible impact.

Voting opens Thursday, October 24th, and runs for two weeks. This is your chance to honor those making a difference. Categories span all levels of the industry, ensuring recognition for those leading the charge toward a better future, regardless of title or tenure.

How it Works

Industry public voting will determine the top honorees from each category.

Each winner will receive a $500 donation to the nonprofit of their choice, reinforcing our commitment to action and meaningful change.

Join us in recognizing and supporting the trailblazers of tomorrow. Cast your vote and help shape the future of responsible marketing!
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Key Dates

October 24, 2024
Industry Voting Opens
November 6, 2024
Voting Closes (5pm EST)
January 22, 2025
Awards Ceremony

Awards Ceremony Breakfast

January 22, 2025
8:30 am - 11:00 am
Tribeca 360° 10 Desbrosses St, New York, NY 10013

People Category Finalists

Check out the People finalists for each category and be sure to cast your vote before the deadline!

Purpose Pioneers

The senior leaders who have a proven history of purposeful work and have made significant contributions to advance the industry over the past year.

  • Deva Bronson
    Dentsu, EVP, Head of Media Responsibility
  • Martin Bryan
    IPG Mediabrands, Chief Sustainability Officer
  • Bria Bryant
    Global Chief Marketing Officer
  • Walter T Geer III
    VML, Chief Creative Officer, Innovation
  • Noor Naseer
    Basis Technologies, VP of Media Innovations and Technology
  • Thas Naseemuddeen
    Omelet, CEO
  • Sara Porritt
    Omnicom Media Group, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer
  • Latraviette Smith Wilson
    Horizon Media, EVP, Chief Marketing & Equity Officer

Responsible Rookies

The people who are under 10 years into their careers and paving the path forward as the next generation of responsibility-focused leaders.

  • Fatima Chaudhry
    Initiative, Director, Client Analytics and Solutions
  • Rebecca Aliab Deng
    TripleLift, Director, Commercial Advisor to the CRO
  • Benjamin Keith
    Walmart Connect, Manager, Business Development - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
  • Peyton King
    Sports Innovation Lab, Associate Director Of Marketing
  • Kylee McKinney
    Mediahub, Associate Media Director
  • Jenise Ogle
    Omnicom Media Group, Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Action-Focused Advertisers

The brand marketers who are advocating for more responsible advertising practices and taking the risk to test more purposeful initiatives.

  • Donna Dozier Gordon
    H&M, Diversity & Inclusion and Supplier Diversity Executive
  • April Lane
    Thrive Market, Chief Merchandising Officer
  • Jessica Padula
    Nespresso, VP of Marketing
  • Brandi Ray
    Gatorade, Sr. Director of Marketing
  • Shenan Reed
    GM, Global Chief Media Officer
  • Heather Roff
    L’Oreal, AVP, Media
  • Rob Samuels
    Maker's Mark, Managing Director, Maker's Mark

Value-Based Vendors

The tech titans and mindful media executives who are creating new solutions to accelerate industry growth, pushing their teams to look beyond glitzy activations, and rethinking event experiences through the lens of sustainability and social impact.

  • Melissa Anderson
    Public Good, Co-founder and President
  • Kerel Cooper
    GumGum, CMO & Co-Founder, Minority Report Podcast
  • Crystal Foote
    Digital Culture Group, Founder
  • John Osborn
    Ad Net Zero, Director
  • Eric Shih
    Cedara, COO
  • Ali Wendroff
    Sharethrough, VP Partnerships
  • Scarlett Shipp
    AnalyticsIQ, CEO
  • Amy Williams
    Good-Loop, CEO and Founder

Intersectionality Champions

The underrepresented and strong allies who broaden their impact and spearhead societal causes outside of those directly tied to their identity, breaking down the silos of responsibility and embracing the power of intersectionality. For example, a person of color focused on environmental issues, a queer person committed to fighting hunger, a leader who commits to working with minority-owned businesses, etc.

  • Tony Franklin
    "A Black Executive Perspective" Podcast, Founder & Host
  • Lori Goode
    Index Exchange, CMO
  • Cheryl Guerin
    Mastercard, EVP, Global Brand Strategy & Innovation
  • Santia Nance
    Mediahub, VP, Media Director
  • Cathy Oh
    Samsung, CMO of TV and Mobile Services
  • Tos Sasitorn
    Paramount Advertising, Manager, Trade Partnerships & Programming
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Organization Category Finalists

Check out the Organization finalists for each category and be sure to cast your vote before the deadline!

Inception of Impact

Every journey starts with a single step, and sometimes that first step can be the hardest. This category recognizes companies that are at the beginning of their path toward more responsible practices. It highlights organizations making a positive impact through new initiatives or by expanding existing programs, even with limited resources..

  • Fitzco
  • Ogilvy
  • Spark Foundry
  • VDX.tv
  • VML
  • XR Extreme Reach

Responsible Representation

Representation is critical in marketing and advertising. This category will spotlight the organizations that have not just created DEIB policies, but have actually instilled representative team members across the entire operation.

  • "A Black Executive Perspective" Podcast
  • AC&M Group
  • Colossus SSP
  • Media Tradecraft
  • Omnicom

Data Defenders

Protecting consumers, their data and privacy is foundational to the future of the digital media and marketing industries. Adhering to industry guidelines surrounding data protection and privacy policies is the bare minimum. This category will showcase the companies that have seen positive results from transparent data initiatives and privacy-by-design policies with consumer protection at the core.

  • Horizon Media
  • KINESSO
  • Lockr
  • LiveRamp
  • SafeGuard Privacy
  • Snowflake
  • Undertone

Resourceful Responsibility

Every little bit counts when pushing for the greater good and many companies are determined to drive a positive impact, regardless of the resources at their disposal. This category will celebrate the companies that creatively used limited resources to drive meaningful results.

  • COOP Careers
  • Initiative
  • Nativo
  • Omnicom Media Group
  • Onyx by Outbrain
  • TechBae

Sustainable Stewards

We all have a responsibility to contribute to greener practices and better health for the planet, whether that means reducing carbon emissions, combatting over consumption or lowering overall waste. This category will honor the companies that have achieved substantial results from sustainability initiatives or campaigns over the past year.

  • Assembly
  • Cedara
  • IPG Mediabrands
  • MobileFuse
  • OpenX
  • Scope3
  • Sharethrough
  • Yieldmo
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