ACT Responsible Tributes 2024 Announced

ACT Responsible is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Tributes, celebrating leaders in communication who have advanced social and environmental causes through transformative leadership and creative campaigns.

"Tributes to Champions of Good:

In 2018, we launched ACT Champions of Good — an annual celebration of four people (movement maker, advertiser, non-profit, ad industry) who have played leading roles in advancing social and environmental causes through personal contributions.
  • Philip Thomas, Chief Executive at Ascential & Chair at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity - Ad Industry - for his pioneering leadership at Cannes Lions, where he has championed sustainability and inspired global action in the creative industry. 
  • Yvon Chouinard, Founder of Patagonia – Brand – for steadfastly prioritized environmental sustainability and ethical business practices setting a precedent for global corporate responsibility
  • Ibtissame ‘Betty’ Lachgar, Founder & Coordinator of the MALI Movement - Non-profit Leader – for her relentless advocacy and leadership in advancing women's rights, LGBT rights, and individual liberties in Morocco through the MALI Movement.
  • Natalia Vega, Founder of NewZeroWorld and member of IAA Sustainability Council - Movement Maker - for her visionary leadership in climate communication and sustainability.
"Since our first Champion, Kofi Annan, in 2009, who united the United Nations with the advertising industry, we have made significant progress and continued to grow. Like the Olympic flame, our four Champions of 2024 will receive their ACT Tributes from past Champions, symbolizing the ongoing legacy," says Hervé de Clerck, ACT Responsible Dreamlead.
Tributes to Creativity for Good:

Launched in 2006, The Tributes to Creativity for Good are chosen by public vote in four categories: Education, Environment, Human Rights, and Solidarity during the ACT Responsible annual exhibition at the Cannes Lions. Unlike traditional awards selected by a jury, these honors are decided by the general public, celebrating the agencies' talent and creativity in making our world a better place.
  • In Education

Favorite - Statues for Delete Institute by Camisa 10, Brazil
2nd Favorite - The Other Prostate Check for Prost8 by TBWA\MCR, United Kingdom
3rd Favorite - Cigarette Butts are Rubbish for Keep Britain Tidy by VCCP, United Kingdom 

  • In Environment


Favorite - There's A Bit of Barbie in You for Colectivo Cabos by Paradais DDB, Ecuador
2nd Favorite - Destinations without Destiny for We Can Be Heroes by Agencia Vena, Peru
3rd Favorite - Weather Kids for United Nations Development Programme by Activista, United States

  • In Human Rights

Favorite - Families for Save the Children Mexico by Grey Mexico, Mexico
2nd Favorite - Unhappy Motherhood for United Nations Population Fund by McCann Panama
3rd Favorite - Cutcakes for Terre des Femmes by TBWA\Switzerland, Switzerland

  • In Solidarity


Favorite - At Second Glance for German Depression Aid Foundation by Grabarz & Partner, Germany
2nd Favorite - Second for The Fight Against Alzheimer's Association (ALMA) by Republica Havas, United States
3rd Favorite - Impossibilities for Associação Salvador by Dentsu Creative Portugal, Portugal

(full results viewable <a href="https://www.adforum.com/award-organization/6651692/showcase/2024">here</a>)

This year, 23,500 votes were cast by visitors either online or in Cannes, allowing everyone to be inspired and engaged with cause-related campaigns. The ACT exhibition showcased a selection of 103 campaigns by 76 agencies from 39 countries. 
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