FARE Announces Public Service Announcements “The Kitchen” and “Ready to Act” as Winners in the 5th Annual Anthem Awards

McLEAN, Va.—Nov. 18, 2025—FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) today announced it has been honored as a Silver Winner in the 5th Annual Anthem Awards for two public service announcements (PSAs): “Ready to Act” and “The Kitchen,” featuring the award-winning actress Angela Bassett and Super Bowl champion Jason McCourty.

The Anthem Awards, presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, celebrate purpose-driven work that inspires social impact.  

The “Ready to Act” PSA, featuring acclaimed actress Angela Bassett, underscores the importance of being prepared to respond in an emergency because as first responders know, emergencies don’t wait. 

The PSA titled “The Kitchen” stars Jason McCourty—former NFL player, Super Bowl champion, food allergy dad, and FARE Innovation Ambassador—alongside his daughter, Kai. This PSA blends the growing popularity of pickleball with storytelling to highlight the importance of preparation in managing food allergies—because every day is the big game.

“Public service announcements are essential to any nonprofit’s mission because they allow us to reach beyond our community to educate the general public,” said Sung Poblete, PhD, RN, CEO of FARE. “FARE represents the more than 33 million people in the U.S. alone managing food allergy, a serious disease of the immune system that can cause life-threatening reactions. For years, we have worked to break out of the echo chamber and raise public awareness of food allergy as a disease and not a diet, and with these PSAs, we’ve finally done that. When celebrities lend their voices to a cause, they help make the impossible possible. We’re deeply grateful to Jason McCourty and Angela Bassett for their time and generosity—without them, we couldn't have done this. When we unite, we create extraordinary impact, proving that collective action drives meaningful change. We’re thrilled that The Anthem Awards is recognizing the hard work and impact of these PSAs!”

Both “Ready to Act” and “The Kitchen” were produced through the support of ARS Pharmaceuticals. To learn more about FARE, visit us at www.foodallergy.org. 

About The Anthem Awards

Launched in 2021 by The Webby Awards, The Anthem Awards honors the purpose & mission-driven work of people, companies and organizations worldwide. By amplifying the voices that spark global change, we’re defining a new benchmark for impactful work that inspires others to take action in their own communities. The Anthem Awards honors work across seven core causes: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging; Education, Art & Culture; Health; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Responsible Technology; and Sustainability, Environment & Climate. This season’s partners and sponsors include AARP, Sustainable Brands, NationSwell, The Bloom, the Social Innovation Summit and TheFutureParty. The Awards were founded in partnership with the Ad Council, Born This Way Foundation, Feeding America, GLAAD, Mozilla, NAACP, NRDC, WWF, and XQ.

About The Webby Awards

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 and Mobile Sites; Video; Advertising; Media & PR; Apps & Software; Social; Podcasts; Games and AI, Metaverse & Virtual. Established in 1996, The Webby Awards received nearly 13,000 entries from all 50 states and over 70 countries worldwide this year. The Webby Awards are presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS). Sponsors and Partners of The Webby Awards include WP Engine, LinkedIn, Meltwater, NAACP, KPMG, Wall Street Journal, Vox Media, Deadline, AdAge, TechCrunch, The Hollywood Reporter, The Hustle, Morning Brew, Passionfruit, Embedded, Link in Bio, Creator Economy NYC, Creator Spotlight, AIGA, Vote Save America, and The Publish Press.