Lin-Manuel Miranda and Charity Network 'Rise Up' Campaign Wins Webby People's Voice Award

Charity Network announced today that its digital fundraising campaign Lin-Manuel Miranda and Charity Network Rise Up for Good has won The Webby People's Voice Award in Social - Public Service & Activism in the 22nd Annual Webby Awards.

Capitalizing on a unique moment in Broadway history, Charity Network and the Miranda family teamed to implement a record-breaking series of digital sweepstakes through Prizeo and auction fundraising campaigns via Charitybuzz, offering fans around the world the chance to experience the groundbreaking cultural phenomenon Hamilton: An American Musical and monetize for good.

To date, the campaigns have raised more than $7 million dollars and cultivated over 400,000 donations for charitable organizations, including Planned Parenthood, Natural Resources Defense Council, and the Hispanic Federation.

"We are proud to be among the best of the Internet with a Webby win, recognizing Charity Network's ability to harness the power of celebrity, technology and media as a force for good," said Jan Friedlander Svendsen, chief creative officer at Charity Network. "The Prizeo platform, which encourages fans to 'give small and win big', aligns perfectly with the Miranda family's goal to provide equal access while maximizing the impact to charities around the world."

Lin-Manuel Miranda | Rise Up will be honored at the star-studded 22nd Annual Webby Awards ceremony on Monday, May 14, 2018 at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.

Charity Network, named one of Fast Company's 2017 Most Innovative Companies, harnesses the power of celebrity, technology and media to raise awareness and funds for causes around the world. With a mission to help nonprofits transition from analog to digital, Charity Network has raised more than $300 million dollars for cause to date. Launched in 2016 by entrepreneur Todd Wagner, Charity Network is the parent company to leading online charity auction site Charitybuzz, online sweepstakes-for-good platform Prizeo, cause-meets-entertainment content company Chideo, and strategic consulting firm Global Philanthropy Group. To learn more, visit charitynetwork.com.

Hailed as the "Internet's highest honor" by The New York Times, The Webby Awards is the leading international awards organization honoring excellence on the Internet, including Websites, Film & Video, Advertising, Media & PR, Mobile Sites & Apps, Social, Podcasts & Digital Audio, and Games. Established in 1996, The Webby Awards received more than 13,000 entries from all 50 states and 70 countries worldwide this year. The Webby Awards is presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS). Sponsors and Partners of The Webby Awards include: YouTube, HBO, WP Engine, EY, YouGov, Vitamin T, The Hollywood Reporter, WNYC Studios, Digiday, Glixel, Product Hunt, and Social Media Week.