The Communicator Awards laud episodes on social prescribing, cannabis therapy, working with cancer, alcohol use
WASHINGTON, DC, June 2 — The Business Group on Health podcast once again earned recognition from the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts’ (AIVA) The Communicator Awards, winning honors for episodes exploring social prescribing, cannabis therapy, working with cancer and alcohol use.
It is the fifth consecutive year the Business Group podcast has earned the top accolades.
“Each episode of our podcast sparks thoughtful conversations around the health and workforce challenges shaping today’s workplaces, and we are thrilled that four of our episodes were recognized,” said Ellen Kelsay, president and CEO of the Business Group on Health, and one of the podcast hosts. “We strive to feature diverse perspectives, practical insights and innovative ideas for employers to more effectively and efficiently support healthier, more resilient workforces.”
The following episodes were honored:
Award of Excellence (Category – Individual Episodes: Fitness, Health & Wellness)
“Social Prescribing for Purpose, Connection and Improved Patient Outcomes,” Julia Hotz, journalist and author of The Connection Cure, in conversation with LuAnn Heinen, Business Group on Health, air date April 28, 2025.
Award of Distinction (Category – Individual Episodes: Health Care & Pharma)
“High Hopes for Healing: Exploring Cannabis Therapy,” Ziva Cooper, director of the UCLA Center for Cannabis and Cannabinoids, in conversation with Ellen Kelsay, president and CEO, Business Group on Health, air date July 14, 2025.
Award of Distinction (Category – Individual Episodes: Educational)
“Working with Cancer: Helping Employers Support Employees Impacted by Cancer,” Gina Jacobson, program director, Publicis Groupe, in conversation with Ellen Kelsay, president and CEO, Business Group on Health, air date June 10, 2025.
Award of Distinction (Category – Individual Episodes: Health & Wellness)
“Revisiting Alcohol Use: Risks, Trends and Recovery,” John Kelly, PhD, professor of Psychiatry in Addiction Medicine at Harvard Medical School and founder and director of the Recovery Research Institute at the Massachusetts General Hospital, and Rachel Sayko Adams, PhD, research associate professor, Boston University School of Public Health, in conversation with LuAnn Heinen, Business Group on Health, air date March 24, 2025.
The annual competition, now in its 32nd year and judged by AIVA, recognizes the best in marketing, communications and creative work. Thousands of entries from around the globe were submitted for this year’s awards.
“We are in an era of information and content overload,” said AIVA General Manager Josh Campbell. “Breaking through requires the right message, medium and moment.”
To listen to other episodes of the Business Group on Health Podcast, please go here.
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About Business Group on Health
Business Group on Health is the leading non-profit organization representing employers’ perspectives on optimizing workforce strategy through innovative health, benefits and well-being solutions and on health policy issues. The Business Group keeps its membership informed of leading-edge thinking and action on healthcare cost and delivery, financing, affordability and experience with the healthcare system. Business Group members include the majority of Fortune 100 companies as well as public-sector employers, who collectively provide health and well-being programs for more than 60 million individuals in 200 countries. For more information, visit www.businessgrouphealth.org.
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