Drum roll, please! We’re excited to announce finalists for the 2021 Spark! Awards. This year, 112 exceptional entries were submitted in 20 categories reflecting the creativity and skillful execution of the applicants who innovated and pivoted during a pandemic to create dynamic, successful marketing. Do you see your entries among the finalists? Category winners will be announced at this year’s awards ceremony. In addition, The Giving Award, Marketer of the Year, and Chapter Volunteer of the Year will be announced at the event!
We want to thank the AMA Reno-Tahoe board of directors who judged this year’s submissions. The top 3 entries were selected as finalists in each category. In the case of tied scores, up to 5 finalists were selected. We appreciate all of the judges who spent their time and assistance to make the 2021 Spark! Awards a success.
We look forward to seeing finalists and Charleston marketers at the Spark! Awards Ceremony on Thursday, September 23. Learn more about this year’s prom themed event, and get your ticket here!
Best Book Cover
Stephen’s Book – Advantage | ForbesBooks
Terry’s Book – Advantage | ForbesBooks
Hand Lettered Design – Banks Creative
Mindscaping – G Sharp Design
Best Branding
PlanSource – PlanSource
Lowcountry Trolley – Squeeze Marketing
Marketing Impact Assistant (aka M.I.A) – Trio Solutions
Best Corporate Blog
Roper St. Francis Healthcare Brand 2020 – Roper St. Francis Hospital
Tumbleston Photography – Stingray Branding
Winkler Group Corporate Blog: Part 1 – Counterintuitive Fundraising – Winkler Group
Best Corporate Identity
Roper St. Francis Healthcare Brand 2020 – Roper St. Francis Hospital
Bleecker Family Law – Trio Solutions
Best Collateral
Stop Soldier Suicide – 2020 Impact Report- Push Digital
Scottsdale AZ – Rawle Murdy
Lowcountry Trolley – Squeeze Marketing
Best Content Marketing
What’s your boom effect? – BoomTown
Vertical Roots – Lunch + Recess
Employee Communications Interactive Site – PlanSource
Best Digital/Print Ad
Dermatology & Laser Center of Charleston – Push Digital
Terminix – Rawle Murdy
Best Direct Mail
SalesCon Box and Deliverables – PlanSource
Best e-Newsletter
Charleston County Parks Explore – Charleston County Parks
Best Event Marketing
Unite – BoomTown
Mex 1 Snowboard Rail Jam – Mex 1 Coastal Cantina
Lung Cancer Research Foundation – Free to Breathe Event – Push Digital
Eclipse Live Marketing Collateral – PlanSource
Best Fundraising Campaign
Warrior Surf Foundation Surfboard Auction – CharlotteBergerPR
Best Social Media Presence
Charleston County Parks Facebook Page – Charleston County Parks
Stop Soldier Suicide – Push Digital
Mattress Firm – Rawle Murdy
Best Illustration
Greenville – Banks Creative
College of Charleston ‘What Type of Cougar are You?’ – Banks Creative
Park Step – Charleston County Parks
Snake Illustration – Lunch + Recess
Best Logo Design
Gibbes Film in Focus Logo – Banks Creative
Migliori’s Pizza- In The Black Marketing & Consulting
Juneteenth logo – Stingray Branding
Your Space – Stingray Branding
Miss Ruby – TRIO Solutions
Best Non-Traditional Marketing
Caribbean Street Art Festival – Banks Creative
LoDi – CharlotteBergerPR
Primland Resort – Rawle Murdy
Best Social Media Campaign
MUSC Don’t Go Viral – Chernoff Newman
Kickin Chicken – Matchstick Social
Meals on Wheels – Nelson Strategic Marketing
Best Pandemic Pivot
COVID-19’s Effect on Virtual Tech in Clinical Trials – ArcheMedX, Inc.
Warrior Surf Foundation Surfboard Auction – CharlotteBergerPR
Take Maggie’s Word for It – Maggie Mills
Best Promotional Video
Success Assurance – BoomTown
Charleston Battery – Charleston Battery
Buy Local Season – Lowcountry Local First
Shiksona Beauty – Mara James
Best Website
PushDigital.com – Push Digital
Lowtide Brewing – Squeeze Marketing
Southern Concepts – Squeeze Marketing
Wild Blue Ropes – Stingray Branding
