HONORED IN NON-PROFIT & FUNDRAISING CATEGORY
Washington D.C., June 5, 2026 — Protect Where We Play is among the Finalists of the 2026 US International Awards, one of the world’s leading competitions recognizing excellence in corporate, online, and documentary productions.
The production, “It’s Time to Protect Where We Play,” was selected by an international jury of senior industry professionals and stands among more than 100 finalist entries from 25 countries worldwide.
The US International Awards honors outstanding achievements in corporate films, online and social media content, and documentaries, bringing together brands, broadcasters, agencies, production companies, and institutions worldwide.
“Ocean Conservancy’s Protect Where We Play initiative is powered by fan engagement. We are deeply honored that our hero video — the first touchpoint designed to spark excitement and inspire action — has been so warmly received by fans and esteemed organizations like the US International Awards. Storytelling is at the heart of everything we do, and communicating our mission with such dynamism and impact will be essential to our continued success. We are truly humbled to be a finalist for the US International Awards and thrilled by this recognition,” said Oscar Negroni, Vice President of Brand and Marketing at Ocean Conservancy.
Protect Where We Play is an Ocean Conservancy initiative uniting sports and entertainment industries to protect the ocean by leveraging athletes, artists, teams, events and venues to mobilize millions of fans worldwide. Together, we combat climate change and preserve the future of sports, entertainment and all the places we play and find joy. The production was developed for the initiative’s launch in February 2025 in collaboration with 17Sport and featured Team Ocean Captain Napheesa Collier alongside EcoAthletes Champions as voices to inspire change—not just for our ocean, but for the experiences that unite us all.
Winners of the 2026 US International Awards will be officially announced online on July 1, 2026.
The full list of finalists is available at www.usinternationalawards.com.
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ABOUT OCEAN CONSERVANCY
Ocean Conservancy has been working to protect the ocean from today’s greatest global challenges. Together, we create evidence-based solutions for a healthy ocean and the wildlife and communities that depend on it. For more information, visit oceanconservancy.org, or follow us on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) or Instagram.
ABOUT THE US INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
The US International Awards is a prestigious, long-running competition that celebrates creativity and innovation in corporate videos, documentaries, online media, and branded content. It is open to film producers, independent filmmakers, agencies, broadcasters, and students worldwide, and is judged by an international panel of industry professionals in film, creativity, and marketing. Since 2021, the competition has been organized by Filmservice International, Europe’s leading organizer of corporate film festivals. For more information, visit www.usinternationalawards.com.
