Vote for the Innocence Project: Finalists at the 16th Annual Shorty Awards

The Innocence Project has been honored as a finalist in three categories for the 16th Annual Shorty Awards, and your vote by April 30 can help us win Audience Honor awards. 

1. Website: Nonprofits
2. Microsite: The Challenge is the Moment the Time is Always Now
3. Documentary: Freedom is Just the First Step featuring Huwe Burton

The Innocence Project’s work has demonstrated outstanding performance across the judging criteria, making it a top contender for a Shorty Award in a most competitive year. The work is also eligible for the Audience Honor — a separate recognition voted by the public from April 16 to April 30.

The winners and honorees are chosen by the Real Time Academy — a panel of prominent experts and leaders in digital and social media who have been hand-selected based on their deep industry knowledge, professional reputation, and outstanding achievements, which include previous Shorty wins. 

ABOUT THE INNOCENCE PROJECT

The Innocence Project works to free the innocent, prevent wrongful convictions, and create fair, compassionate, and equitable systems of justice for everyone. Our work is guided by science and grounded in anti-racism. Since our inception, the Innocence Project has used DNA and other scientific advancements to prove wrongful conviction. To date, we have helped to free or exonerate more than 200 people who, collectively, spent more than 3,600 years behind bars. Our efforts have led to the passage of more than 200 transformative state laws and federal reforms. Today, the Innocence Project continues to fight for freedom, drive structural change, and advance the innocence movement. 

ABOUT THE SHORTY AWARDS

Founded in 2008, the Shorty Awards (also known as “The Shortys”) honor the most innovative work in digital and social media by brands, agencies, and organizations. 

Notable previous winners include Malala Yousafzai, Trevor Noah, Michelle Obama, Conan O’Brien, Lady Gaga, Lizzo, and brands such as Marvel Studios, HBO, Red Bull, Airbnb, Nestle, and BMW.

The Shortys’ mission is to celebrate, inspire, and push the boundaries of excellence in digital storytelling. Entries are judged on the merits of creativity, strategy, and engagement by the Real Time Academy, a body of hand-selected industry experts and leaders. The public can also select their favorite Shorty Awards contenders during Audience Honor voting.

Currently, the Shortys have two annual competitions, the flagship Shorty Awards and Shorty Impact Awards, the latter of which is dedicated to honoring the best work with a positive social impact.