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“Life Lately, The Soulhaus Celebrates its 1-Year Anniversary and Honored for Cultural Blog/Website Category, in The 27th Annual Webby Awards”
PROUDLY ADDS THE AWARD TO A GROWING LIST OF INDUSTRY RECOGNITION
(September 7, 2023) The Soulhaus is proud to announce today the celebration of its 1-year anniversary and that the company has been honored for the category of Cultural Blog/Website in the 27th Annual Webby Awards. Hailed as the “Internet’s highest honor” by The New York Times, The Webby Awards, presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS), is the leading international awards organization honoring excellence on the Internet.
“We are honored to receive such prestigious recognition so early in our platform’s journey. At The Soulhaus, every design, creative collaboration and word written is done with intention. To have that effort recognized by a distinguished organization like The Webby Awards, is the highest praise of our hard work and creative vision,” said Jocelyn McCall, The Soulhaus Co-founder and Editor-in-chief.
The Soulhaus is an all-digital publication that features content written and art directed by a BIPOC global collective of resident writers and design creatives. Power in possibilities, inspiration and creative resilience are through-lines for the immersive editorials consisting of thought-provoking personal essays, poetic digital photography exhibits and creator features.
Earning the distinction of Webby Honoree, as recognized by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences is a significant achievement byThe Soulhaus—granted to only the top 20% of all work entered in the 27th Annual Webby Awards.
“Honorees like The Soulhaus are setting the standard for innovation and creativity on the Internet,” said Claire Graves, President of The Webby Awards. “It is an incredible achievement to be selected among the best from the nearly 14,000 entries we received this year.”
It’s been a busy year of firsts for The Soulhaus, which launched September 7, 2022. Recognition for The Soulhaus’ innovative platform does not only lie with the Webby Honoree Award. Other recent and notable accomplishments include:
Bolstered by the positive response to the publication McCall said, “The plan is to keep pushing forward, celebrating and giving a platform to more BIPOC creatives and growing.” She added, “There is definitely more on the horizon for The Soulhaus, including film & video content, design industry guides and community submissions to name a few, the opportunities feel endless.” For more inspiration visit www.thesoulhaus.com.
About The Soulhaus
The Soulhaus was founded by husband and wife team Donald and Jocelyn McCall in September 2022. The Soulhaus is a destination inspiring re-imagined possibilities. The all-digital publication features content written and art directed by a BIPOC global collective of resident writers and design creatives. Power in possibilities, inspiration and creative resilience are through-lines for the immersive editorials consisting of thought-provoking personal essays, poetic digital photography exhibits and creator features – curated by Jocelyn McCall, its Editor-in-chief.
The name and editorial categories are a nod to the multidisciplinary nature of Germany’s iconic Bauhaus School of Design. Today Bauhaus is an expression that is synonymous with design all over the world. The influence of Bauhaus has been enormous and aided in an unstoppable cultural movement, despite the school’s short lifespan. The Soulhaus aspires to be a similar guiding light.
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 and PR; Apps, dApps & Software, Social; Podcasts; Games and Metaverse, Immersive & Virtual. Established in 1996, The Webby Awards received nearly 14,000 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, Canva, Verizon, Omidyar Network, NAACP, KPMG, Wall Street Journal, Podcast Movement, All Tech Is Human, and AIGA.
