What 20 Years of the Multicultural Excellence Awards Can Teach Us

By Joanna Fragopoulos

For 20 years, the Multicultural Excellence Awards have celebrated inclusivity and diversity in advertising, showcasing why committing to creating a better and more equal world is necessary and how influential marketing can truly be. Over the past 19 years, the awards have had 410 total winners, including 131 for grand prizes and six for Best In Show. Nike, Proctor & Gamble, and Duracell are three brands that have won Best in Show in recent years for shining a light on racial, gender, LGBTQ+, and disability rights. Let’s take a look at what made those campaigns so powerful and inspiring.