Modern communication plays a defining role in public health. A single sentence, message, or story can influence how people interpret risk, adopt healthy behaviors, and support one another. In a world where understanding is often shaped by the information people encounter, responsibility rests on the quality of communication. The way information is presented has become fundamental to how people perceive their health, their environment, and their choices.

The Active Voice Awards recognize people whose work stands out through:

• Clarity in imparting complex topics without distortion

• Integrity in how they handle uncertainty, evidence, and the limits of knowledge

• Impact that strengthens public understanding

• Responsibility in the way they use digital reach, influence, and trust

• Humanity in communicating with empathy, cultural sensitivity, and respect

By highlighting excellence, the Awards encourage higher standards in global health communication and support a community of creators, educators, researchers, professionals, and innovators dedicated to meaningful impact. We recognize individuals whose work demonstrates discernment, intellectual integrity, and a sense of public responsibility. They advance understanding not by simplifying complexity, but by illuminating it with accuracy, insight, and care. Their contributions reflect the power of education and a belief that responsible communication can improve lives and support healthier communities.