The Awards Show Honors Individuals Making a
Difference
USA TODAY NETWORK’s Best of Humankind Awards, part of Gannett
Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI), today announced that Jenna Bush Hager,
co-host of TODAY with Hoda and Jenna, best-selling author, and
journalist will host the inaugural Best of Humankind Awards. The
awards show, produced by USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures, debuts on
demand on December 9 recognizing individuals who have demonstrated
incredible kindness, compassion, and perseverance throughout the
year.
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“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., USA TODAY NETWORK
Ventures. To connect with us, visit www.gannett.com.
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