CONGRATULATIONS TO RAGAN'S 2021 CSR & DIVERSITY AWARDS WINNERS!

The winners on this list created powerful campaigns, initiatives, programs and projects that made the world safer, healthier, more equitable and sustainable.

They told stories about their efforts that made a positive impact on their communities, within their organizations and around the world. Bottom line: Their work made a difference for the better.

Ragan Communications congratulates this outstanding group of CSR, DE&I and ESG champions.

Scroll down to learn more about their work and to find out who earn recognition as an Honorable Mention.

CSR & ESG Category Winners

Brand Activism

Honorable Mentions

Brand Activism

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  • CapgeminiSocial Response Unit
  • Sunovion PharmaceuticalsInspiring the Next Generation of Innovators: Lead the Way to a Healthier World
  • WWESchool of Strength
Winner

Brand Activism

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Cause Advocacy Campaign

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Cause Advocacy Campaign

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  • Civic Alliance100% in for democracy
  • Committee for ChildrenCaptain Compassion
  • Kiva and HotwireKiva: Helping financially excluded communities
  • Land O'Lakes: Inc.American Connection Project
  • Sunovion PharmaceuticalsInspiring the Next Generation of Innovators: Lead the Way to a Healthier World
  • Travelers Insurance and PeppercommTBWA\Chiat\Day New York: Zaadii: The Legend of Z-Hawk—Consumer Distracted Driving Education Campaign
Winner

Cause Advocacy Campaign

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Community Affairs

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  • MowerPut the "U' Back in Syracuse
Winner

Corporate-Community or Nonprofit Partnership

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Corporate-Community or Nonprofit Partnership

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  • BuzzRxYou Save, We Donate: The Prescription Discount Card That Gives Back
  • Experian North AmericaOperation HOPE
  • Horizon TherapeuticsForever Home
  • Lowe'sLowe’s Partners with LISC to Support Rural Small Businesses
  • Sanofi GenzymeTrusted Messengers Project
  • WWEWWE & UNICEF USA
Winner

Corporate-Community or Nonprofit Partnership

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Covid-19 Communications

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  • AloricaTeam Alorica
  • John HancockJohn Hancock Employee Engagement during the COVID-19 Pandemic
  • MaximusCOVID-19 Response
  • PCL ConstructionPCL Construction's Response to COVID-19
  • ReckittNavigating the new normal together: Reckitt’s plan to stay safe in workspaces
  • Webster BankCOVID-19 Communications
Winner

Covid-19 Program

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Covid-19 Program

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  • ESPN#oneteam
  • IntelPandemic Response Technology Initiative
  • LaGuardia Gateway PartnersTravel Smart. Work Smart.
  • MaximusCOVID-19 Response
  • MGA EntertainmentMGA Cares
  • Sanofi GenzymeTrusted Messengers Project
Winner

Covid-19 Program

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CSR Agency of the Year

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CSR Agency of the Year

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  • KWT Global
  • Yulu Public Relations
Winner

CSR Agency of the Year

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CSR Campaign of the Year

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CSR Campaign of the Year

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  • AflacHow CSR Helped Aflac Weather the Storm
  • WWESupport Tomorrow’s Superstars
Winner

CSR Campaign of the Year

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CSR or ESG Event (Virtual or In-Person)

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CSR or ESG Event (Virtual or In-Person)

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  • Northwest Center2021 Virtual Derby
Winner

CSR or ESG Event (Virtual or In-Person)

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CSR Professional of the Year

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CSR Professional of the Year

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  • Caroline RoanPfizer Inc. and The Pfizer Foundation
  • Fred FergusonVista Outdoor
Winner

CSR Professional of the Year

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Disaster Prevention or Pandemic Relief

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Disaster Prevention or Pandemic Relief

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  • Astellas Global Health FoundationAstellas Global Health Foundation COVID-19 response
  • Brother International Corporation USACOVID-19 Pandemic Relief
  • WWEWWE Branded Face Masks Benefiting Americares
Winner

Disaster Prevention or Pandemic Relief

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Education or Scholarship Program

Education or Scholarship Program

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Education or Scholarship Program

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Employee Volunteer Program

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Employee Volunteer Program

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  • Cresco Labs"Make a Difference" Initiative
  • HMTX IndustriesHalstead/Metroflor Addiction Crisis (HMAC) Charity
Winner

Employee Volunteer Program

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Fundraising and Philanthropic Initiative

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Fundraising and Philanthropic Initiative

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  • ManTechCharitable Matching Campaign
Winner

Fundraising and Philanthropic Initiative

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Global CSR Initiative

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Winner

Green and Environmental Stewardship

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Winner

Green and Environmental Stewardship

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Internal Communications Campaign

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Internal Communications Campaign

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  • Edward-Elmhurst HealthEdward-Elmhurst Health Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
  • HumanaInterrupting Bias
  • Jack Henry & AssociatesCorporate Communications Team
  • UPSBlack Voices from Big Brown
Winner

Internal Communications Campaign

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Media Relations or PR Campaign

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Media Relations or PR Campaign

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  • Gearbox Entertainment CompanyBorderlands Science
Winner

Media Relations or PR Campaign

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Public Health or Safety Initiative

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Public Health or Safety Initiative

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  • CAIPA FoundationCAIPA Mobile Rapid Testing Center
Winner

Public Health or Safety Initiative

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Report (Annual or One-time) (Print or Digital)

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Report (Annual or One-time) (Print or Digital)

Honorable Mentions
  • Cambia Health SolutionsCambia 2020 Community Response Report
  • ESPN2020 ESPN Corporate Citizenship Report
  • Jack Henry & AssociatesCorporate Communications Team
  • Paychex: Inc.Paychex FY20 Corporate Social Responsibility Report
  • Webster Bank2019 ESG Report
Winner

Report (Annual or One-time) (Print or Digital)

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Stakeholder/Employee Engagement

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Stakeholder/Employee Engagement

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  • MowerBring Your Work to Kids
  • Purdue PharmaMoving for a Cause: Charity Miles and Purdue Pharma
  • Resorts World at Sentosa Pte. Ltd.RWS Cares during an unprecedented global pandemic year
Winner

Stakeholder/Employee Engagement

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Video or Visual Design

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  • Arizona School Boards AssociationBecome a School Board Member Video Campaign
  • UPSBlack Voices from Big Brown
Winner

DE&I Category Winners

Allyship

Honorable Mentions

Allyship

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  • ENGIE North AmericaClean Energy Industry Leaders Take a Stand Against Racism
  • Lambert & CoAMERICANTBREATHE with Lambert & Co.
  • Munchkin Inc.Radiant Colors
  • National Association of REALTORSCampaign to Advance Fair Housing and Racial Equity
Winner

Allyship

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Brand Activism

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  • CARSCARS Action
  • Children's HealthChildren’s Health Introduces Employee and Community Resources Amidst Racial Injustice
Winner

Community Relations and Engagement

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  • Archie GroupNasdaq diversity rule
  • McDermott Will & EmeryMcDermott Diversity & Inclusion Team
  • OZ Art NWAARkanvas
Winner

DE&I Professional of the Year

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DE&I Professional of the Year

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  • Brit HeiringColorado State University
  • Cierra MangalLambert & Co.
Winner

DE&I Professional of the Year

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment

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  • Experian
  • Lambert & CoAMERICANTBREATHE with Lambert & Co.
  • New York City Football ClubNew York City Football Club - DEI Commitment
  • Porter NovelliPorter Novelli Mexico #AsiSomosAqui
  • Prudential Financial, Inc.Taking Action: Prudential’s Commitment to Racial Equity
Winner

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

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Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

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  • CARSCARS Action
Winner

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

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Event (Virtual or Live)

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  • Entergy CorporationEntergy Town Hall on Race & Equality
  • PearsonBlack History Month - A Gift of Excellence
  • PRSATransforming the Landscape Fundraising Concert
  • UPSBlack Voices from Big Brown
Winner

Inclusive Language Initiative

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Inclusive Language Initiative

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Town Hall

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Town Hall

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Additional Trophies

All winners will receive one complimentary trophy.

If you would like to order additional trophies, click the link below to complete the additional trophy form and email the completed form to Brendan Gannon at brendang@ragan.com. We’ll get working on ordering your additional trophies.

Questions

If you have any questions, please contact Brendan Gannon at brendang@ragan.com or 312-960-4407.