The winners at this year's MPA Inspiration Awards have been announced in front of a sell-out audience at The Midland Hotel in Manchester.
The Manchester Publicity Association event was co-hosted by broadcaster Mark Radcliffe and DJ Hattie Pearson, with event partner Clear.
Christian James, MD of The If Agency and MPA Chair opened up the event, stating that it was time to celebrate. He said: "After a couple of very challenging years for our industry, it’s been amazing to see such innovation and creativity in these entries. The breadth and depth of talent in Manchester right now is truly inspiring.
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"As an association that is here to create a connected community, it’s perhaps the most exciting thing to see so many entries featuring collaborations between Manchester companies.
"I’m very proud and honoured to be the chair of our organisation when the city is absolutely buzzing with ideas and an infectious energy."
Cindy Simmons, MD of the MPA, added: "Our strategy is to connect and support the entire creative, digital and media community in Greater Manchester.
"This has been demonstrated by the diversity of companies entering from across the region. We are very proud of our awards and how they have grown.
"We have also listened to the industry and have created new categories this year which have proved very popular.
"We are so proud that these awards have grown and grown over the past 10 years since their creatioin and are well recognised by the sector."
The MPA is a not-for-profit organisation and represents over 2,000 members across the region.
Best Digital Campaign
Republic of Media & Land Securities - Re-awakening Retail
Best Creative Campaign
The Behaviours Agency - Life Is Lived On These Floors
Best B2B Campaign
Upp B2B - Ultimate Sidekick
Best Media Campaign
PHD Media, Manchester - Thinking Outside of the Box: The Sneaker Hunt
Highly commended: Transforming Freemans - iProspect / dentsu
Best Sales Team Campaign
Mobsta - Erdinger
Best Audience Engagement
Smoking Gun - Another Munchkin Miracle
Highly commended: A data-driven creative renaissance - Wavemaker
Best Audio
Kalua - Vittoria - On The Edge
Best Animation
Mighty Giant - Chester Zoo: Love it for Longer
Highly commended: Hope for Justice - Flow Creative
Best Video
The Gate Films - Department of Justice - Deadline
Best Podcast
Kalua - The Liverpool Welcome
Big Bang
KMS Media - Discover Yorkshire Coast
Collaboration
Republic of Media - Severn Trent and Home Planet: Addressing the UK’s Rain Paradox
Martyn Hett Inspiring Manchester
Lisa Thompson, Wavemaker
Apprentice Award
Bryonny Chapman, iProspect / dentsu
Highly commended: Eve Gokcen, Sixothree Marketing Ltd
Rising Star
Pari Adams, Wavemaker
Highly commended: Rosa Mitchell, connective3
Highly commended: Lauren Dent, iProspect / dentsu
Student Award
Emily Waterfield, Manchester Metropolitan University
Freelance Hero Award
Gary Dumbill, Motion Animation
Innovation Award
Apadmi Ltd - The My First Five Years App
Impact Award
Channel 4 - Channel 4 & Allies Represent Black to Front
Best Place To Work
Apadmi Ltd
Best of the Best
PHD Media, Manchester - Thinking Outside of the Box: The Schuh Sneaker Hunt
Business of the Year
Apadmi Ltd
MPA Award
Emma Slater, Regional Managing Director, Wavemaker
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