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Woodside, CA (March 25, 2026) – #WeRideTogether’s Out of Bounds series has been shortlisted for the 18th Annual Shorty Awards in the Social Good Campaign category, showcasing the creativity and effectiveness of its digital media work.

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With over 121M views, Out of Bounds consists of four short-form PSAs, each of which explores different facets of the victim experience, inside and outside the world of sports, and provides insight, language, and metaphor into “what it’s like” to be a victim of sexual abuse or misconduct. By filling a gap in the sexual abuse, athletic, and healing spaces, #WeRideTogether created a project envisioning new possibilities of creative storytelling, making Out of Bounds a strong contender for the Shorty Awards.

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“Being named a Shorty Awards finalist is a powerful acknowledgment of the importance of these conversations. #WeRideTogether is committed to advancing education, awareness, and prevention to ensure that all athletes can participate in sport free from abuse,” says Michaela Callie, Executive Director at #WeRideTogether.

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"In our 18th year, 'Claim Your Era' is more than a theme, it’s a declaration of adulthood, a reflective question and a call to action to digital storytellers," says Junmian Sun, Managing Director of Shorty Awards. "This season’s finalists moved past the 'rented attention' and algorithmic chasing. They claimed the era of creativity with gravity, by building community, investing in their craft, and entering conversations that people actively choose to return to rather than scrolling by.”

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Winners are selected by the Real Time Academy, including industry leaders from notable brands and organizations like Walt Disney Company, NFL, Digitas, Meta, Amazon, Google, Apple, Netflix, Bobbie, and more. We look forward to celebrating the winners at the Shorty Awards ceremony on May 19 in New York City.

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ABOUT #WERIDETOGETHER

#WeRideTogether is a nonprofit organization created to cast light upon the endemic issue of abuse in all sports, at every level, around the world. Our mission is to make athletic environments safer for all athletes. We believe sport should be the safest and healthiest place for children and young adults to grow and flourish, and every individual has the right to learn, play, and compete without fear of abuse. We are committed to creating the radical change needed to fulfill that vision by addressing education and awareness, creating a safe place for survivors to find resources and share their voices, and eliminating the stigma around these necessary conversations.

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ABOUT THE SHORTY AWARDS

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

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Founded in 2008, the Shortys’ notable previous winners include Malala Yousafzai, Trevor Noah, Michelle Obama, Conan O’Brien, Lady Gaga, Lizzo, and brands such as MTV Entertainment Studios & Paramount, Digitas, HBO, Meta, Airbnb, Honda, UNICEF, and PepsiCo.

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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 weigh in and select their favorite Shorty Awards contenders during Audience Honor Voting.

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

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FIND THE SHORTY AWARDS ONLINE

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Website: www.shortyawards.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shorty-awards

Twitter: @shortyawards

Instagram: @shortyawards

YouTube: www.youtube.com/shortyawards

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CONTACT

Jade Nguyen

Shorty Awards