Venture Valley Video Game Honored as a Finalist in Education, Art & Culture - Digital Innovative Experiences for The 4th Annual Anthem Awards

PASADENA, Calif., Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Venture Valley video game from the Singleton Foundation for Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship, announced today that it has been named a "Finalist" for Digital Innovation Experiences in Education, Art, & Culture in The 4th Annual Anthem Awards. Venture Valley empowers young adults to build financial and entrepreneurial basics by capturing their interest with competitive esports-style gameplay. Players learn real financial and business skills as they grow their business from one small pet-walking enterprise to multiple businesses, including a drone factory, a dating app development firm, a robot manufacturer, and many more. Playing against others in game provides a fun outlet to compete with friends in positive ways while practicing financial skills and business concepts.

"This recognition underscores the value of gamified learning, and the impact Venture Valley has in promoting entrepreneurship and financial literacy," said Shelley Miles, CEO of the Singleton Foundation for Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship. "We are dedicated to empowering young people with the confidence and skills they need to navigate the complexities of sound financial decision making."

"The Finalists of this year's Anthem Awards are truly inspiring and I am honored to help elevate their impact," said Anthem Awards General Manager, Patricia McLoughlin. "At this moment, there is a lot of uncertainty in our world, but the tireless and extraordinary efforts of the Anthem Awards community provide hope that a better tomorrow is possible. Thank you to everyone doing this work and making an impact."

The 4th Annual Anthem Awards was the most competitive season yet with more than 2,300 entries submitted from 34 countries worldwide. By amplifying the voices that spark global change, the Anthem Awards are defining a new benchmark for impactful work that inspires others to take action in their communities. A portion of program revenue is allocated to our grant program, The Anthem Fund.

This year marks the 2nd Annual Anthem Community Voice Celebration to uplift the work of Anthem Finalists. All Finalists are also in the running to win a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Anthem Award selected by Anthem judges. Supporters can celebrate Venture Valley online from October 15th to October 31st. All Winners for the 4th Annual Anthem Awards will be announced on Tuesday, November 19th, 2024.

Anthem Winners are selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. Judges for the 4th Annual Anthem Awards include Janine Brady, Managing Director of Communications, Schmidt Futures,  Haven Ley SVP, Program Strategy, Investments and Comms., CSO, Pivotal Ventures, Roma McCaig, Chief Public Affairs and Impact Officer, REI Co-op, Wendy R. Weiser, Vice President, Democracy, Brennan Center for Justice, Brett Peters, Global Lead, TikTok for Good, TikTok, C.D. Glin, President, PepsiCo, Aurora James, Activist and Fashion Designer, Fifteen Percent Pledge, Michelle Waring, Steward for Sustainability and Everyday Good, Tom's of Maine, Trovon Williams, Sr. Vice President of Marketing & Communications, NAACP, and Singleton Beato, Global EVP, Chief DEI Officer, McCann Worldgroup, and many others.

More information on the Venture Valley game can be found at www.venturevalleygame.com and through its social media channels:
- Twitch
- Discord
- Twitter
- YouTube
- Instagram
- Facebook

About the Singleton Foundation The mission of the Singleton Foundation is to make financial competence fun and engaging for everyone by using the power of entertainment to capture attention, create change, promote entrepreneurship and to inspire individual achievement. The Singleton Foundation for Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship is a 501(c)(3).

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; Education; Art & Culture; Health; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Responsible Technology; and Sustainability, Environment & Climate. This season's partners include Ms. Magazine, The Female Quotient, Sustainable Brands, NationSwell, 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.

Find The Anthem Awards Online:

- Website: anthemawards.com
- Facebook:  facebook.com/anthemawards
- Instagram: @anthemawards
- LinkedIn: The Anthem Awards

SOURCE Singleton Foundation