NI Agency Scoops Two Awards At Dublin Event

Northern Ireland based agency, Elevator, scooped two awards at the 30^th annual Association of Promotional Marketing Companies (AMPC) Star Awards, held in Dublin earlier this month (April 18^th). 

Elevator were the only NI agency shortlisted taking home a gold star in the Transport (Public & Private) category for their work with Translink’s, Life Better.Connectedcampaign. They also took home a bronze star in the Best Use of a Small Budget category for their work with Boost Drinks and its Boost’s Busker Corner campaign.

Sara Callanan, Managing Director, Elevator, said: “To be the only agency from the North of Ireland represented at the industry awards was a huge honour for the whole Elevator team. The campaigns which won awards were truly standout and we’re delighted for our clients Translink and Boost Drinks with whom we have collaborated successfully for many years.”

Cliodhna Kernohan, Director, Elevator, said: “We’re always pushing ourselves to achieve results on behalf of the people we work with so to get a gold and bronze star at the prestigious AMPC Awards gave us a real boost – we couldn’t be happier. Thanks to the judges and the organisers for what was a great event.”

Speaking on behalf of the judging panel, Peter Kerr of MRM UK, The IPM and the IMPACT Council of the EACA, commented: “It was an honour to be invited to judge the APMC Star Awards this year. I have been exposed to the incredible work being produced in Ireland through my role with the European IMPACT awards, but it was even more rewarding to review all of the submissions alongside a very impressive panel of judges. The standard this year is once again exceptional, and there are some campaigns in particular which will blow you away.”

“We are thrilled to see so many agencies participate and win Star Awards” said Anna McDonald, on behalf of the Board of the APMC.  “We once again broke our record for numbers of entries and we are proud to honour the campaigns which really deliver results for our clients. It shows the depth of talent and expertise in the Irish market, all the campaigns that were shortlisted and won Stars are worthy winners and we as an Association are thrilled to celebrate and congratulate them.”

All winners are eligible to go on to compete against the best of the best in Europe at the European Association of Communications Agencies IMPACT awards which are scheduled to be open for entries in the summer.