The 10th Annual Shorty Impact Awards marked a milestone moment as the industry gathered last night to celebrate ten years of creativity fueled by purpose. With the theme “Decade Forward,” this year’s program honored initiatives and creators that continue to push progress through impactful storytelling.

Recognized for their outstanding contributions, this year’s winners included UNICEF, GoFundMe, Blue Marine Foundation, Tony’s Chocolonely, Frida, Chime, Weber Shandwick, VCCP, Supergood, FlyteVu, Mango Creative Co., Principles, FINN Partners, Publicis LeOne & Vox Creative, Hopeful Monsters, and others whose work elevated the standard of purpose-led communication.

The spotlight also shone on top-performing agencies and nonprofits. Authentic Campaigns earned Small Agency of the Year, while Edelman received Large Agency of the Year. The Asian American Foundation was named Small Nonprofit of the Year, and the National Immigration Law Center took home Large Nonprofit of the Year.

This year’s celebration also highlighted standout digital voices. Honored as Creators of the Year were Smosh, Xyla Foxlin, Jordan and Salish Matter, Hafu Go, CatG., and Silicon Valley Girl, creators who continue to shape conversations and inspire communities across platforms.

The 10th Shorty Impact Awards not only celebrated excellence but also honored a decade dedicated to purposeful storytelling, setting the stage for another era of creativity that drives real-world impact.