The results are in! This year, 110 exceptional entries were submitted in 21 categories reflecting the creativity and skillful execution of the applicants. Do you see your entries among the finalists? The Giving Award, Marketer of the Year, and Volunteer of the Year have been chosen and will be announced at the awards event.*
With so much spectacular work, choosing the winners was not easy. Entries were judged by the board of directors of the AMA Reno-Tahoe, AMA Triangle, and AMA Charlotte chapters. The top 3 entries were selected as finalists in each category. In the case of tied scores, up to 5 finalists were selected. We thank all of our judges for their time and assistance to make the 2020 Spark! Awards a success.
*After months of discussion and planning, we are hosting the Spark! Awards virtually on August 20th. Find out more information here.
Best Branding
Seacoast Music – Seacoast Church
Solvent Networks Branding – Chernoff Newman
“Our Mighty Citadel” – The Citadel
Best Corporate Blog
South Carolina Aquarium Blog – SC Aquarium
Omatic Software Blog – Katie Biondo
Tasting Notes – Charleston Wine + Food
Wild Dunes Resort Blog – Wild Dunes Resort
Best Book Cover
The United States of Opioids: A Prescription For Liberating A Nation In Pain – Advantage Media Group
Say Grace: How the Restaurant Business Saved My Life – Advantage Media Group
Monkey Money Mind: How To Stop Monkeying Around With Your Money – Advantage Media Group
G is for Gibbes: A Museum ABC Book – Banks Creative
Best Collateral
SC Ports Annual Report – Chernoff Newman
PlanSource: Mastering the Art of Benefits – PlanSource
PlanSource: Product Book – PlanSource
Seacoast Magazine – Seacoast Church
Best Content Marketing
Feature Stories for “Our Mighty Citadel” – The Citadel
SCEC NoExcuseSC Campaign – Chernoff Newman
PlanSource: Workplace Wellness – PlanSource
Cooper River Bridge Run | Mustache For Julian – Momentum Marketing
Best Digital Ad
Stop Soldier Suicide Digital Ads – Push Digital
Palmetto Moon: Cyber Monday Madness – Momentum Marketing
Best Direct Mail
Real Trends Top 250 Direct Mail Campaign – BoomTown
Poe Group Advisors Direct Mailing – Trio Solutions
Wild Dunes Golf – Wild Dunes Resorts
Best e-Newsletter
Meals on Wheels Summerville – Nelson Strategic Marketing
South Carolina Aquarium’s Conservation Matters – SC Aquarium
From the Kitchen – Charleston Wine + Food
Best Event Marketing
Mex 1 Coastal Cantina Rail Jam – Mex 1 Coastal Cantina
PlanSource Eclipse: Conference Event Marketing – PlanSource
SC Department of Ag 2019 SEWE – Chernoff Newman
48th Annual Charleston Scottish Games – Stingray Branding
Best Fundraising Campaign
South Carolina Aquarium’s 2019 Gala – SC Aquarium
Best Social Media Presence
Sweetgrass Plastic Surgery – Momentum Marketing
SafeShowings Social Media – Nelson Strategic Marketing
Charleston Wine + Food Instagram – Charleston Wine + Food
Stop Soldier Suicide Instagram Stories – Push Digital
Best Use of Influencer Marketing
SpiiderGriip Influencer Campaign – The Brandon Agency
Best Illustration
South Carolina Aquarium Shark Week – SC Aquarium
Cooper River Bridge Run | Mustache For Julian – Momentum Marketing
G is for Gibbes: A Museum ABC Book – Banks Creative
Best Logo Design
Coastal Community Foundation’s New Logo – Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina
Hotel Anthem Logo – Chernoff Newman
Winyah Bay Brewing Company Logo – The Brandon Agency
Hibben Preschool Logo – Banks Creative
Best Non-Traditional Marketing
DAODAS Just Plain Killers Ambient – Chernoff Newman
Charleston Int’l Airport Baggage Claim Art – SC Aquarium
Tasting Notes Live! – Charleston Wine + Food
Best Outdoor Signage
Fetter is Here – Trio Solutions
DAODAS Underage Drinking – Chernoff Newman
Black Refractions: Highlights from the Studio Museum in Harlem – Banks Creative
Best Print Ad
Mex 1 Day of the Dead Print Ads – Mex 1 Coastal Cantina
Reasons to Visit Campaign – SC Aquarium
Dermatology and Laser Center Glow Night Event – Push Digital
Best Commercial Photography
Chosen Women’s Conference Victory Shoot: Seacoast Church – Seacoast Church
Best Social Media Campaign
Library Card Signup Month – Charleston County Public Library
ECCO Brand Awareness – Trio Solutions
CHS British Airways Takes Off – Chernoff Newman
Stop Soldier Suicide Engagement Campaign – Push Digital
Best Promotional Video
BoomTown’s Unite 2019 Promo Video – BoomTown
Success Assurance, by BoomTown – BoomTown
PlanSource: Mastering the Art of Benefits – PlanSource
We Are Sizzle – Charleston Wine + Food
Lip Sync For Lungs – Motion Filmworks
Best Website
GlideStep – Perfect Pitch Concepts
Nuthouse Website – Chernoff Newman
Farm to School Website – Chernoff Newman
Steve Palmer Personal Brand Website – Advantage|ForbesBooks
Charleston Scottish Games – Stingray Branding
