- link Copy URL - [ Share on X ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Finalists Named in 2015 Cause Marketing Halo Awards https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/54594?absolute=1&via=3blnews "Share on X") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/54594?absolute=1 "Share on Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/54594?absolute=1 "Share on Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=Finalists Named in 2015 Cause Marketing Halo Awards&body=ESG News from The Cause Marketing Forum https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/54594?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Awards & Rankings](/categories/awards-rankings) # Finalists Named in 2015 Cause Marketing Halo Awards ##### Campaigns Show Diverse Approaches to Doing Well by Doing Good Feb 3, 2015 6:30 AM ET Campaign: [2015 Cause Marketing Forum Annual Conference](/node/53456) ![](https://3blcdn.com/styles/carousel_2x/s3/2026-08/halo_final_logo_1786972117.jpg) February 3, 2015 /3BL Media/ - The honor roll of finalists in Cause Marketing Halo Awards reveals there is no shortage of creativity at the intersection of purpose and profit. Among the intriguing initiatives recognized today by the Cause Marketing Forum are programs involving: - Flower bombs to save bees - Star Wars experiences that power social innovation around the world - Bra fittings that outfit women in need - An airline uniting dads with their sick kids far from home - “Cover dogs” raising money for canine cancer research Eighty-nine entries were received in this competition among U.S. and Canadian programs designed to yield social and financial dividends ([see all the finalists here](http://www.causemarketingforum.com/site/c.bkLUKcOTLkK4E/b.9249549/k.A005/2015_Halo_Finalists.htm)). Gold and Silver winners in each of eight categories will be announced at the [2015 Cause Marketing Forum Annual Conference](http://www.causemarketingforum.com/cmf2015) in Chicago May 27-28, 2015. The most frequent finalist in this year’s competition was Dick’s Sporting Goods’ ‘Sports Matter’, a $25 million multi-year initiative to support youth athletic programs including donations to local sports teams being cut or eliminated. It moved onto the finals in the best social media, video and message-focused campaign categories. “We’ve seen tremendous growth in the social ills attacked and the strategies and tactics employed by companies and causes since the Cause Marketing Halo Awards began in 2003,” said David Hessekiel, President of the Cause Marketing Forum, Inc. “We’re proud that these awards bring clarity, innovation and best practices to light.” To learn more about campaigns that do well by doing good or to connect with any of the Halo Award finalists, contact Megan Strand, Communications Director at 360.977.3343 or . [![](/sites/default/files/Clients/cause_marketing_logo.gif)](/profiles/cause-marketing-forum) ### More from The Cause Marketing Forum ###### [What HP, Groupon, DICK’s Sporting Goods and New Balance Have in Common](/news/what-hp-groupon-dicks-sporting-goods-and-new-balance-have-common) Nov 19, 2015 6:45 AM ET ###### [Canada’s Top Retailers Raising Funds and Consumer Engagement at the Till](/news/canadas-top-retailers-raising-funds-and-consumer-engagement-till) Oct 15, 2015 12:35 PM ET ###### [2015 Halo Awards Honor Efforts that Do Well by Doing Good](/news/2015-halo-awards-honor-efforts-do-well-doing-good) May 28, 2015 3:45 PM ET ###### [Meet America's Newest Checkout Charity Champions™](/news/meet-americas-newest-checkout-charity-championstm) May 28, 2015 3:30 PM ET ###### [From SXSW to CMF2015 >> A Video Message from the United Nations Foundation's Aaron Sherinian](/news/sxsw-cmf2015-video-message-united-nations-foundations-aaron-sherinian) Mar 24, 2015 2:00 PM ET ###### [CVS Health and United Nations Foundation Earn Top Honors for Cause Marketing Best Practices](/news/cvs-health-and-united-nations-foundation-earn-top-honors-cause-marketing-best-practices) Jan 6, 2015 6:45 AM ET ###### [Save 20% When You Pre-Register for 2015 Cause Marketing Forum](/news/save-20-when-you-pre-register-2015-cause-marketing-forum) Dec 17, 2014 10:35 AM ET ###### [Canadian Consumers Willing to Engage with Companies on Good Works](/news/canadian-consumers-willing-engage-companies-good-works) Oct 28, 2014 4:00 PM ET