Unveiled Publishing is honored to announce that TOUCH, the internationally recognized novel by Rebecca Miller, has received both a Silver Anthem Award and the Community Voice Award in the Human & Civil Rights category (Book, Story, or Feature). The full press release is provided below:


TOUCH (Unveiled Publishing) Wins Silver and Community Voice Award in Human & Civil Rights for The 5th Annual Anthem Awards

 

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Contact: Rebecca Miller
Email: rebeccamiller.author@gmail.com
 

New York, NY — November 18, 2025 — The Anthem Awards announced today that Unveiled Publishing has been honored with two major distinctions in the Human & Civil Rights category (Book, Story, or Feature) for its acclaimed novel TOUCH: A Novel Exposing the Hidden Crisis of Youth Male Trafficking, written by Rhode Island author Rebecca Miller.
 

TOUCH received both a Silver Anthem Award from the official judging panel and the Anthem Community Voice Award, which recognizes the project that earned the strongest public support through global voting.
 

The 5th Annual Anthem Awards celebrates purpose-driven projects and creators working to advance positive social impact worldwide. Winners are selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, whose judges include leaders from organizations such as the American Heart Association, IKEA, Land O’Lakes, McCann Worldgroup, NAACP, Planned Parenthood, TikTok, REI Co-op, and Tom’s of Maine, among others.
 

“This has been a challenging year for the impact sector, but the Winners of the 5th Annual Anthem Awards have shown their resilience and continued commitment to a better tomorrow,” said Patricia McLoughlin, General Manager of The Anthem Awards. “This year’s winners are a source of hope, and I am excited to celebrate their work with the world today.”

About the Winner

TOUCH is an internationally recognized novel that sheds light on the almost-always overlooked crisis of sex trafficking among youth males. Through trauma-informed realism and a deeply human narrative voice, Miller’s work brings visibility to survivors who are most often excluded from public awareness and support structures.
 

The project extends beyond fiction: Unveiled Publishing pairs storytelling with educational outreach, advocacy resources, and ongoing community engagement designed to equip parents, educators, and caregivers with the tools needed to recognize and respond to male victimization.
 

“When I wrote TOUCH, I hoped it might help one person feel seen,” said Rebecca Miller, author and founder of Unveiled Publishing. “Earning both a Silver Anthem Award from the judges and the Community Voice Award reminds me that people are ready to listen, and that these boys’ stories are finally being acknowledged.”
 

The 5th Annual Anthem Awards received more than 2,000 submissions from 42 countries worldwide. Awardees represent the global benchmark for mission-driven work, setting new standards for impact storytelling and community action.

About Unveiled Publishing

Unveiled Publishing is an independent imprint dedicated to fiction that bridges storytelling and social advocacy. Its debut novel, TOUCH, has earned more than 25 international honors and has been featured at major book festivals, including Boston, Miami, and Rhode Island. The TOUCH advocacy initiative continues to grow through companion projects such as Shawn’s Journal, youth-focused resources, and workshops designed to expand awareness and foster trauma-informed dialogue.

About The Anthem Awards

Launched in 2021 by The Webby Awards, The Anthem Awards honors purpose- and mission-driven work worldwide. By amplifying voices that spark global change, the program sets a new benchmark for impactful storytelling that inspires action across seven core causes: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging; Education; Art & Culture; Health; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Responsible Technology; and Sustainability, Environment & Climate. This season’s partners and sponsors include AARP, Sustainable Brands, NationSwell, The Bloom, the Social Innovation Summit, and TheFutureParty. The Awards were founded in partnership with the Ad Council, Born This Way Foundation, Feeding America, GLAAD, Mozilla, NAACP, NRDC, WWF, and XQ.

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. Established in 1996, The Webby Awards now recognize achievements across Websites & Mobile Sites, Advertising, Media & PR, Video & Film, Social, Podcasts, Games, Apps & Software, and AI.

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