{"url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-16/inspire-anthem-awards-finalist","markdown_url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-16/inspire-anthem-awards-finalist.md","title":"Inspire Named Anthem Awards Finalist in Two Categories","headline":"Inspire Named Finalist in Two Anthem Awards Categories With Over 3 Million Members","description":"Inspire was named a finalist in two Anthem Awards categories, selected from more than 2,500 entries, with public voting open through October 29, 2026.","section":"Business","published_at":"2026-10-16T12:40:42+00:00","modified_at":"2026-10-16T12:40:42+00:00","author":"News Desk","key_takeaways":["Inspire was named a finalist in two Anthem Awards categories, Networking or Community Organizations and Community Space, in the Health cause area.","The company was selected from more than 2,500 entries submitted from around the world.","Public voting for the Anthem Community Voice Award is open through October 29, 2026, with winners announced on November 5, 2026."],"companies":[{"name":"Inspire","is_primary":true,"profile_url":"https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0000ktd/inspire","website":"http://www.inspire.com"},{"name":"The Anthem Awards","is_primary":false,"profile_url":"https://akta.pro/company-profiles/003bzfr/the-anthem-awards","website":"https://www.anthemawards.com"}],"source":{"publisher":"FinancialContent Business Page","title":"Inspire Named Finalist in Two Categories at the 6th Annual Anthem Awards","url":"https://www.financialcontent.com/article/gnwcq-2026-10-16-inspire-named-finalist-in-two-categories-at-the-6th-annual-anthem-awards"},"other_sources":[{"publisher":"EIN Presswire","url":"https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/949587533/dr-dina-strachan-named-finalist-in-the-6th-annual-anthem-awards"}],"tags":["Business","Inspire","The Anthem Awards"],"body_markdown":"[Inspire](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0000ktd/inspire) was named a finalist in two categories at the 6th Annual Anthem Awards, recognizing its online community for patients and caregivers. The [FinancialContent Business Page](https://www.financialcontent.com/article/gnwcq-2026-10-16-inspire-named-finalist-in-two-categories-at-the-6th-annual-anthem-awards) reported that the company, which has more than 3 million members, was selected from more than 2,500 entries. Voting is open through October 29, 2026, with winners announced on November 5.\n\n## Inspire's Two Anthem Awards Finalist Categories\n\nInspire's online community was recognized in the Health cause area for both Networking or Community Organizations and Community Space. The Networking or Community Organizations recognition highlights connecting people through shared health experiences, while the Community Space recognition reflects an accessible, supportive environment where those connections can grow.\n\nAnthem Awards finalists represent some of the highest-scoring projects evaluated by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, according to the report. The awards recognize organizations and initiatives making a meaningful impact across areas including health, education, human rights, and community engagement.\n\n\"We're incredibly honored to be recognized by the Anthem Awards in two categories that reflect the heart of what Inspire is all about: community and connection,\" said Brett Kleger, CEO. \"This recognition belongs just as much to our members, whose willingness to share their experiences, offer encouragement, and support one another is what makes Inspire so special.\"\n\n[EIN Presswire](https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/949587533/dr-dina-strachan-named-finalist-in-the-6th-annual-anthem-awards) reported that Dr. Dina Strachan, a dermatologist, was named a finalist in the 6th Annual Anthem Awards for advancing equity in skin and hair health, with public voting for the Community Voice Award open through October 29, 2026, and winners announced November 5.\n\n## Inspire's Scale and Partnership Record\n\nInspire operates the world's largest online patient health community, connecting millions of patients and caregivers across thousands of conditions for peer support, and monetizes via clinical trial recruitment, real-world health research services, and advertising for pharmaceutical and healthcare clients, according to akta.pro [company records](https://akta.pro/company-data). The same records show Inspire partners with over 100 patient advocacy organizations across cancer, chronic, and rare conditions, and that the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research sponsors the Stop Sarcoidosis Support Community on Inspire.\n\n## Earlier Inspire Community and Award Milestones\n\nIn September 2026, Inspire launched two new communities for Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome and postpartum health, adding to its existing women's health network, the FinancialContent Business Page reported. In May 2026, Inspire announced that OutCare Health would serve as the official partner of its LGBTQIA+ Health Community, according to GlobeNewswire. Inspire was also selected as winner of the Best Patient Experience Platform award in the 10th annual MedTech Breakthrough Awards program in May 2026, GlobeNewswire reported.\n\n## Anthem Awards Voting and Winner Announcement Dates\n\nSupporters can vote for Inspire by visiting celebrate.[anthemawards.com](https://www.anthemawards.com), finding Inspire Online Community, clicking Celebrate, and completing the sign-up or sign-in process. Voting is open through October 29, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. Winners of the 6th Annual Anthem Awards, including the Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Community Voice honorees, will be announced on November 5, 2026.\n","publisher":{"name":"News for Agent","url":"https://newsforagent.com"}}