“We care about organizations that empower people, and we are committed to creating meaningful work our clients can be proud of — getting recognized at an international level is humbling and a testament to good problem-solving teamwork.” — Jennie Rodriguez, Twirl’s President and Creative Director
Twirl Places in Top International Award – 2020 Summit Creative Awards.
“We appreciate our partnership with Twirl and are proud of this achievement. Twirl has been instrumental in the crafting of our We Build Green Cities website, which is a valuable tool in our efforts to support local green businesses and encourage sustainable, innovative companies to invest and grow in Portland.”
“Twirl has helped us step up our online presence with an easy to navigate, informational, user-friendly website. The new website is a real improvement from where we were and embodies who we are as an organization. Twirl also provides website maintenance, with timely updates and additions as needed, and they continue to offer us their expert advice on placement and layout. We are grateful to have Jennie and Victor as a part of the Constructing Hope team!”
Out of more than 4,100 submissions from 27 countries, Twirl Advertising & Design was named a Silver and a Bronze Winner in the 2020 Summit Creative Award competition for two creative pieces. The Redesign of both Prosper Portland’s We Build Green Cities and Constructing Hope’s website.
The Summit Creative Award recognizes and celebrates the creative achievements of small and medium sized advertising agencies worldwide with annual billings under $30 million. Celebrating its 26th year, the Summit Creative Award has firmly established itself as the premier arbiter of creative excellence for firms of this size and has become a coveted honor.
This year’s panel of esteemed international judges included professionals representing the following countries: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Iran, Italy, Kazakhstan, Sweden, Taiwan, United Kingdom, and the United States.
Entries in 13 major categories are judged against a stringent set of standards. During its blind judging (entering company names withheld) the Board of Judges search for and identify innovative and creative concepts, strong executions and user experience, and the ability to communicate and persuade. Winners were selected in a wide-range of categories from print and broadcast to, online advertising and social media.
“Winning a Summit Creative Award is a significant accomplishment in ones career. With vetted judges, tough judging criteria, two-phase blind judging processes, and strict bylaws limiting winners, only deserving entries receive recognition.” Said Jocelyn Luciano, Managing Director for the Summit International Awards. “The creative work this year was outstanding. Watching the judges debate the details of individual entries in the run-off for the tops spots was inspiring.”
This year’s creative competition included companies from the following 27 countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Republic of Korea, Kuwait, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Poland, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and the United States.
The Summit Awards organization was founded in 1994. Annually it conducts the Summit Creative Award, the Summit Marketing Effectiveness Award and the Summit Emerging Media Award. Additional information about the Summit International Awards organization, its competitions and winning firms can be found on the SIA website.
Businesses large and small need marketing communications to launch, compete and remain competitive. Twirl Advertising and Design, LLC, meets that need by helping businesses establish themselves in the marketplace, take their product or service brand to the next level, and keep that brand relevant. By listening closely to our clients’ needs, we can create personalized solutions that fit their vision, budget, and objectives. Services offerings include the full spectrum of branding and marketing solutions, advertising and design, and interactive solutions.
Prosper Portland is the economic and urban development agency for the city of Portland focusing on building an equitable economy by carrying out a comprehensive range of economic development programs that support small business, improve access to workforce training, and create jobs for Portland residents.
Constructing Hope is a nonprofit in Portland Oregon, whose mission is to rebuild people’s lives in the community by encouraging self-sufficiency through skills training and education in the construction industry. We provide no-cost, ten-week construction training programs, placement services, and career advancement support.