Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 9, 2010

When I say “give permission,&# in this post, I’m really saying that you should balance the herding and collecting of the community with the encouragement and empowerment for the community to go wherever it wants with your message or information. Join the conversation on the SSIR blog or share your ideas in the comments below.

Influence 114

Influence Giving Broadcast Empowerment 114

Care2

NOVEMBER 19, 2008

Over 200,000 comments sent to the FCC and Senate and overturned and FCC ruling to block monopolies in media companies. Constituent Empowerment. Came up with sassy email newsletter and went against broadcasting best practices. Honorable Mention: National Parks Conservation Association. Created a wall of 5,000 signers' photos.

Convio 31

Convio Award Empowerment United States 31

Care2

NOVEMBER 20, 2008

Here are the results for the 2008 Innovator Awards: Advocacy campaign or program Honorable Mention: National Parks Conservation Association Winner: Freepress for their StopBigMedia.com campaign Over 200,000 comments sent to the FCC and Senate and overturned and FCC ruling to block monopolies in media companies.

Convio 28

Convio Award Social Media Advocacy 28