DEPT® shortlisted for Anthem Awards for purpose-driven innovation

These awards, created by the Webby Awards, recognize purpose- and mission-driven work across industries, highlighting projects that utilize creativity and technology to drive positive change worldwide.

This year’s recognition spans categories including Sustainability, Community Engagement, Health, and Responsible Technology, celebrating projects from DEPT® and our partner studios that merge innovation with impact.

Our shortlisted projects include:

• Talking Portraits: An interactive experience that brings characters to life through AI innovation.
• Trainline “Get Your Bum On Board:” A cheeky campaign inspiring eco-conscious travel and behavior change.
• Otrium Ovatars: A sustainable fashion initiative that uses AI-powered digital avatars to sell last season’s fashion items.
• Nyiyaparli Widi: An immersive gaming experience that keeps the Aboriginal Nyiyaparli Language alive.
• Signs: An AI-powered platform for learning sign language.
• ARtefact Adventures Barbados: Reclaiming Heritage Through Play: A gamified exploration that reconnects communities with their cultural roots.

Each project demonstrates how purpose-led creativity can inspire collective action and spark meaningful progress, all of which are values at the heart of DEPT®’s global mission.

Public voting for the Anthem Community Voice Awards is now open through Thursday, October 30, 2025.

Show your support by casting your vote for your favorite DEPT® projects below:

Talking Portraits:
Education, Art & Culture – Best Use of AI
Education, Art & Culture – Innovation

Trainline, Get Your Bum On Board:
Sustainability, Environment, Climate – Social Media Content, Campaign or Channel
Sustainability, Environment & Climate – Campaign: Brand
Sustainability, Environment & Climate – Short Form Video
Sustainability, Environment & Climate – Local Awareness Campaign

Otrium Ovatars:
Sustainability, Environment & Climate – Business Strategy
Sustainability, Environment & Climate – Innovation
Responsible Technology – Best Use of Technology

Nyiyaparli Widi:
Education, Art & Culture – Local Awareness Campaign
Education, Art & Culture – Digital & Innovative Experiences
Education, Art & Culture – Local Community Engagement
Education, Art & Culture – Special Projects
Education, Art & Culture – Education or Literacy Platform

Signs:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging – Best Use of AI
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging – Education or Literacy Program or Platform
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging – Partnership or Collaboration
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging – Education or Literacy Program or Platform
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging – Best Use of Technology
Responsible Technology – Partnership or Collaboration
Responsible Technology – Best Use of AI

ARtefact Adventures Barbados:
Education, Art & Culture – Digital & Innovative Experiences
Education, Art & Culture – Public Service
Education, Art & Culture – Community Space
Education, Art & Culture – Education or Literacy Platform

Reclaiming Our Atlantic Destiny:
Education, Art & Culture – Public Service
Education, Art & Culture – Community Engagement
Education, Art & Culture – Education or Literacy Platform

We’re incredibly proud of our teams and clients for continuing to push boundaries and build work that matters. Congratulations to everyone involved, and thank you for voting!