This award recognises outstanding achievement by small marketing, digital, PR, or communications agencies serving the construction and built environment sector. It is open to agencies with no more than 10 full-time or full-time equivalent employees.
Entries should demonstrate:
- Consistent high performance, delivering tangible results for one or more clients in the sector
- A strong commitment to achieving specific client objectives
- High levels of client loyalty, satisfaction, and long-term partnership
- Innovative approaches to marketing, communications, or digital delivery that drive business success
Industry-specific examples might include:
- Delivering a highly targeted product launch campaign for a building materials manufacturer
- Creating an integrated digital strategy to support a specialist contractor’s growth into new markets
- Running a successful thought leadership or content marketing programme around sustainability or MMC
- Developing a brand refresh for a regional merchant network to appeal to a broader installer audience
- Supporting a trade association with a member engagement or recruitment campaign
Judges will be looking for agencies that combine creativity, agility, and deep sector knowledge to make a real impact for their clients.
Entries should include client testimonials and/or third-party verification to support any claims made regarding results or impact.
Interview Process:
Shortlisted entrants in this category will be invited to present their submission to the judging panel online (via Zoom or similar platform). Interview dates are to be confirmed, and full details will be provided to all shortlisted entrants following the initial judges’ meeting in mid-October. Presentations will be made to the judges for the Small Agency of the Year category only.