Parents as Teachers Podcast Named Anthem Awards Finalist
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ST. LOUIS, Oct. 20, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Parents as Teachers National Center has been named as a finalist in two categories for the The 6th Annual Anthem Awards: Podcast Show in Content & Media, Education, Art & Culture and Podcast Episode in Content & Media, Health. The announcement was made by the organization, which has also launched Anthem Community Voice in Partnership with NationBuilder, an annual voting campaign and celebration to uplift the work of Anthem Finalists. The Parents as Teachers Podcast, which highlights experts and practitioners in the field of early childhood home visiting, has been recognized as a finalist in both categories. The show offers perspectives from diverse backgrounds to inform and enhance awareness across topics including early relational health, maternal and infant health, social support, and more.
The episode, which features the voices of a Parents as Teachers parent educator and mother, Christy Roberts, alongside her son, Will, an artist and speaker who is autistic, has been named a finalist in the Podcast Episode in Content & Media, Health category. The Parents as Teachers National Center, founded by Constance Gully, President and CEO, has over 188,000 families served in all 50 U.S. states, 127 Tribal organizations, and six other countries. The organization is backed by over 40 years of research-proven outcomes for children and families. The National Center supports over 10,000 professionals and partners with more than 2,000 organizations, including school systems, social service nonprofits, health departments, tribal organizations, and military installations.
The Anthem Awards, launched in 2021 by The Webby Awards, recognize impactful brands, nonprofits, and individuals that are setting the standard for good worldwide. The Awards honor work across seven core causes: Belonging & Inclusion; Education, Art & Culture; Health; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Sustainability, Environment & Climate; and Technology. The Anthem Awards are presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS), with sponsors including Adobe, WP Engine, Patreon, ElevenLabs, Framer, Meta, NAACP, KPMG, The Hollywood Reporter, SXSW, The Podcast Show, and Authentic.
The Anthem Community Voice campaign, which runs from October 13th to October 29th at celebrate.anthemawards.com, allows supporters to celebrate the work of the Parents as Teachers Podcast. All Finalists are also in the running to win a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Anthem Award, selected by the Anthem judges. The winners for the 6th Annual Anthem Awards will be announced on November 5, 2026.