The CDE is a multi-faceted public awareness campaign that highlights supportive, inclusive workplaces for all workers. It centers around a series of public service announcements that underscore the critical role of disability in workplace diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility efforts.
BETHESDA, Md. (PRWEB) February 22, 2023
Concepts Communications announced today that it won a silver Anthem Award in the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - National Awareness Campaign category, which honors outstanding work by a national program that raises awareness for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion causes. The award recognizes Concepts’ work managing the Campaign for Disability Employment (CDE), an initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP).
The CDE is a multi-faceted public awareness campaign that highlights supportive, inclusive workplaces for all workers. It centers around a series of public service announcements (PSAs) that underscore the critical role of disability in workplace diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) efforts. Concepts has worked on the campaign since its launch in 2009 and is the force behind its five powerful PSAs, produced for ODEP in collaboration with RaffertyWeiss Media.
“The Campaign for Disability Employment reminds us that, at work, it’s what people CAN do that matters,” said Karen Herson, president of Concepts Communications. “It’s been an honor serving this important public awareness effort over the years, and we’re thrilled that The Anthem Awards have recognized the important role that disability diversity plays in the DEIA movement.”
Judged by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, The Anthem Awards were launched in response to the prevalence of social good has taken within the national conversation and cultural zeitgeist in recent years. The 2nd Annual competition received nearly 2,000 entries from 43 countries worldwide.
“Since launching this platform in June of 2021, we have seen that social change has emerged as a dominant force in mainstream culture,” said Anthem Awards Managing Director Jessica Lauretti. “The sheer number, breadth, and overall quality of the entries shared with us in the 2nd Annual Awards is a testament to the strength of this growing movement and demonstrates an enduring commitment to the work that is both humbling and inspiring to see. From the war in Ukraine, to protests in Iran and the ongoing battle for equality here at home in the States, the call for change not only perseveres but is a growing global chorus.”
ABOUT CONCEPTS
Based in Bethesda, Md., Concepts Communications is a disability- and woman-owned small communications firm that specializes in public awareness and outreach on disability inclusion, veteran engagement, workforce development, communications access, and small business. In addition to the Office of Disability Employment Policy and other U.S. Department of Labor agencies, Concepts Communications’ current and past clients include state vocational rehabilitation agencies and several disability-related nonprofit and advocacy organizations. For more information, visit ConceptsCommunications.com.
ABOUT THE ANTHEM AWARDS
Launched in 2021 by The Webby Awards, The Anthem Awards honors the purpose & 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; Education; Art & Culture; Health; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Responsible Technology; and Sustainability, Environment & Climate. Founded in partnership with the Ad Council, Born This Way Foundation, Feeding America, Glaad, Mozilla, NAACP, NRDC, WWF, and XQ. For more information, visit anthemawards.com.