David Z Foundation Sweeps Six More International Awards; Named Finalist for "Anthem Community Voice" Award
- David Z Foundation
- Oct 28
- 3 min read
The David Z Foundation is on a mission to empower students through songwriting. Continuing a global streak of excellence in music education DZF has been recognized with six more major international honors this year, including five silver Telly Awards for their Medley Music and Music Mentor programs and a Gold Davey Award for their "Magic of Colombia", a Medley Music International program delivered with Global Lighthouse Studios.
Finalist for Anthem Community Voice Award: All Caps
DZF and the Washington Capitals are Finalists for an Anthem Award in Community Engagement — Education, Art & Culture for their empowering anthem, "All Caps". The Anthem Awards celebrate mission‑based work and social impact across media, culture, and technology.
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Five New TELLY Awards Recognize School Partnerships
This spring, the Foundation earned five 46th Annual Telly Awards, one of the world’s leading honors for television and video professionals. Chosen from more than 13,000 entries spanning every continent, the Foundation joined an elite group of 2025 winners that includes Pixar, NASA, ESPN, and MTV. Each award‑winning project celebrates young creators using music as a tool for academic and cultural storytelling:
“Guiding Light” – Silver Telly Award (Best Student Video) Collaboration between RISE‑MESA, Modoc Joint Unified School District Advancing Modoc, and David Z Foundation focused on highlighting Career and Technical Education (CTE) in rural communities
Filmed in Alturas, CA Resources for Indian Student Education (RISE) and Modoc Middle School “Another World” – Silver Telly Award (Music Video – Non‑Broadcast) A reflection on resilience and imagination through student voices funded by the Surprise Valley Education Foundation
Filmed in Cedarville, CA Surprise Valley Education Foundation and Surprise Valley Joint Unified School District
“Broken Boy” – Silver Telly Award (People's Choice) Supporting social-emotional learning and mental health awareness among youth dealing with divorce and separation.
Filmed in Sunbury, PA Degenstein Foundation and Shikallamy School District “Cultural Mosaic” – Silver Telly Award (Cultural & Social Impact Video) Highlighting diversity and community pride with a focus on cultural backgrounds.
Featuring Corey Glover from Living Colour.
Filmed in Brooklyn, NY PS 119 Amersfort School, Featuring Corey Glover from Living Colour “Library Adventure” – People’s Telly Silver Award (Best Student Video) in collaboration with Global Lighthouse Studios, Ingenuity’s Creative Schools Fund, George Washington Carver Elementary, and Chicago Public Schools. This song highlights encouraging students’ love of reading as a gateway to inspire, innovate and imagine.
Filmed in Chicago, IL George Washington Carver Elementary, Creative Schools Fund, Ingenuity and Global Lighthouse Studios
Golden Davey Award for Magic of Colombia
The Foundation’s programs extend beyond the United States. This fall, DZF and partners for "Magic of Colombia" earned a Gold Davey Award for "Magic of Colombia" in the Online Film and Video category. Presented by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts, the Daveys spotlight the most creative small agencies and nonprofit teams whose ideas compete on a world stage. This song shares the vibrant rhythms, artistry, and optimism of Colombian students at the Institución Educativa Ciudadela del Sur who took part in the International Medley Music Program with our close partner, Global Lighthouse Studios.
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About the David Z Foundation
The David Z Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting music education, scholarships, and community programs that help young people discover confidence, community, and creativity through songwriting. Founded in memory David Z, the Foundation partners with schools and organizations worldwide to transform lives through the magic of music.
Learn more on our website and check out our program videos, collab videos, and recordings of live events such as NAMM2025 on our YouTube page.
About the Anthem Awards
The Anthem Awards, launched in 2021 by The Webby Awards, honor purpose‑driven work in media, technology, and culture that sparks global change. With categories spanning diversity, human rights, education, health, and sustainability, the Anthem platform celebrates individuals and organizations that inspire measurable impact. Finalists and winners are selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Science. (Note - DZF Chief Academic Officer Daniel Roeder is on the judging panel for the IADAS for-profit entries!)
About the Telly Awards
Now in its 46th season, the Telly Awards recognize excellence in video and television across all screens. Established in 1979, the competition receives over 13,000 entries annually from five continents and highlights groundbreaking storytelling from agencies, production companies, and students alike. Judged by a council of more than 200 industry leaders from major networks and streaming platforms, the Telly Awards set the global standard for visual storytelling.
About the Davey Awards
The Davey Awards, presented by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts, honor the best creative work from small shops, independent creators, and nonprofit teams worldwide. Now in its 21st year, the competition draws more than 2,000 entries annually and celebrates innovation born from big ideas rather than big budgets—living up to its motto, “Small Agencies. Big Ideas.”
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