THANKS FOR SUBMITTING!
ENTRIES NOW CLOSED!
THANKS FOR SUBMITTING! ENTRIES NOW CLOSED!
3 categories. 9 awards. 181 submissions. That’s a lot of kickass work! Now that you’re a pro at tooting your own horn, start planning that Winner’s Day, winners will be announced soon!
WINNERS ANNOUNCED DEC 10
Our end of year town hall on December 10th will host the awards ceremony. We’ll crown our champs and celebrate all the badass work and people around the world.
ROUND ONE
Meet the judges who are selecting the top three entries in each category. Go ahead, butter them up.
Matt Kerr
Executive Creative Director, Global
Gauthier Boche
VP Strategy, Global
Victoria Bell
VP Global Design Operations
Paul Doherty
VP Client Service, Europe
Danny Lye
VP Design, APAC
Nick Bass
VP HR EMEA and Global Design
Jane Stanfield
VP Design, Global
ROUND TWO
Say hello to the final round judges. The fate of your extra Winner’s Day is in their hands.
Matt Gresge
Chief Executive Officer, SGS&Co
Rob McCarthy
Group President, Marks
Kurt Kretten
Global Chief Creative Officer
Caroline Day
SVP Global Client Services
Martin Simpson
SVP Global Operations
Danny Lye
VP Design, APAC
Nick Bass
VP HR EMEA and Global Design
All awards are open to every person/team – strategy, creative, engineering, content studio, you name it.
So, go ahead. Strut your stuff.
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Badass work
celebrating
outstanding colleagues
Celebrating
game-changing business
The team who developed work that made us say, “Damn, that’s what we’re about!”
The team who flexed their creative muscles, showed impeccable creative practice, and pure mastery of our craft or discipline.
The team who flexed their creative genius, delivered work so slick, so polished, that everyone in the room knew they owned it from the first slide to the last.
Someone who blew us all away with their relentless drive, determination, and progress. You’re not just a rising star; you’re a freakin’ supernova.
Someone who gives their time generously and is always around to support, help, and offer guidance. No questions asked.
The team who worked across every barrier-offices, departments, you name it–and delivered outcomes that made jaws drop.
This is the work that not only opened new doors for the business but kicked them wide open.
The team that built a freakin’ fortress of trust with client. Who cares if it’s not the biggest account? It’s the one that gets us – and that’s badass.
The team that went head-to-head with the toughest competition, and you didn’t just win a new client. You got the KO.
Winner’s
Day
You don’t just get infinite bragging rights, you also get an extra day off! Spend it wisely.
Shiny
Trophy
That’s right, a trophy for the studio to admire and celebrate your excellence.
Snag your favourite Teams background and start flaunting your award-worthy stuff!
Questions? Comments? Want to butter up the judges?
Reach out or check out the FAQ below.
FAQ
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You. You’ve done the work, it’s time to get the glory. (As long as you’re part of Marks).
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You just f*cking do it. Also, follow our step-by-step guide to creating your deck for each submission.
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Looks like someone's ready to get the glory! Please log all of your time in Scoro under Marks | 2400086651 | Making Marks Award Submissions.
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Was that a question? Take a deep breath and repeat after us: “I’m a badass!” Now, say it like you mean it.
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Hell no!
If it hasn’t launched yet, don’t sweat it. As long as the project was alive and kicking in studio between September 1, 2023, and August 31, 2024, it’s fair game. We just want to keep things fresh, that's it.
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There will probably be more Junior/Mid-Level rock stars nabbing this one, sure. But anyone crushing it at any level can take home the shiny trophy. What matters is they’re going beyond what’s expected for their role.
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Damn right!
This award may focus on client relationship, but let’s be real – it takes a team to make magic happen. Client Services might be in the spotlight, but if you helped build that partnership, your name better be on that entry. No exceptions.
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You bet that sweet little baby they can! If they were a key player on the project before parental leave, they 100% deserve that credit. No one’s getting left behind here.
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Not a chance.
This whole awards program is internal, and we treat everything with sensitivity and diligence. Nothing confidential will hit the public eye – the good stuff is just for us. (More reason for you to flex your work).
