GPJ is the world’s leading strategic, experience marketing agency for clients seeking wild ideas that fuel success—shifting perceptions, changing behavior and making a measurable impact. Our client and agency awards aren’t just for show; they prove our point. And in 2024, we set new records with 90 total awards, worldwide.
2024 Client Awards
Recognition doesn’t happen in a vacuum; it’s all about the relationships we forge with our clients. When our team earns their trust and brings their vision to life, that’s when the magic happens.
Event Marketer Experience Design Awards 2024, US
Our Cisco, Google Cloud, IBM and Salesforce clients each earned Experience Design Awards for Most Shareable Event Interactive/Backdrop (Silver), Best Overall B-to-B Environment (Gold), Best High-Tech Audience Interaction (Silver) and Best Combination of Event Technologies (Bronze), respectively. (See the winners)
Dragons of Asia, Greater China
Our GPJ China team took home TWO Dragons of Asia Awards recognizing their work on Google Marketing Live 2023 for Best Campaign of China (Blue) and Best B2B/Trade Marketing Campaign (Gold). (See the results)
Chief Marketer Campaigns of the Year 2024, US
For this revamped program, GPJ and our Salesforce clients earned a Campaign of the Year recognition for Dreamforce 2023 as Best B2B Experiential Campaign. (Big inaugural win)
Marcom Awards, US
GPJ’s Nikon, Nissan, Snowflake and IBM clients took home awards for Trade Show Exhibit (Platinum), Product Launch (Platinum), Comms-PR Special Event (Platinum) and Special Event (Gold) respectively. (All the winners)
The Drum Awards For Experiential, EMEA
Our GPJ UK and Dubai teams collaborated with Starbucks + Alshaya to celebrate its 25th Anniversary in the Middle East. Now, the multi-sensory experience has earned a Bronze Drum Award for Experiential Activation to Launch a Brand/Product! (See the winning case study)
BW Applause Experiential Marketing Awards, India
Our DP World (Best Use of Multimedia Tech), IBM (Best IT Event, Best Business Conference, Best Art Exhibition) and Meta (Best B2B Event) clients collectively took home Gold across 5 categories! (Big wins for GPJ India)
WOW Awards Middle East, Dubai
Our DP World clients and team earn Brand Experience of the Year, GOLD for ‘Dubai to the World’ – DP World Brand Campaign Activation at the WOW Awards Middle East! (Read more in our case study)
Eventex Awards, US
Cisco wins big, taking home 3 Eventex Awards for Cisco Impact (Corporate Event-Gold), Cisco Partner Summit (Partner Engagement Event-Bronze) and Cisco Live (Conference-Gold). (See all the winners)
Exhibitor Corporate Event Awards, US
Atlassian dazzles with the highest honors at the Corporate Event Awards, with their Team ’23 Conference earning Judges’ Choice for Best Customer Event of the Year. (See the full results)
Creativepool Annual, US/UK
Iconic American guitar brand Gibson, amps up their brand experience with the successful launch of the Gibson Garage London, taking design cues from their Nashville store and winning the 2024 Annual People’s Choice in Spatial Design. (Read the winners’ profile)
w3 Awards, US
Experiential and immersive takes on AI win our Dreamforce and IBM clients w3 Gold honors. (View the winners’ list)
The Drum Awards Marketing APAC, Singapore
GPJ Singapore takes home The Drum’s Marketing APAC Bronze Award for our generative AI work with HSBC at the Singapore Fintech Festival. (See more of the project)
ANA B2 Awards, UK
GPJ UK designed and activated The Weather Gallery at Cannes Lions with our Weather Company clients, taking home B2 Bronze for Trade Show or Conference activation. (Read the winning entry)
2024 Ex Awards, US
The AI event of the year is now the Ex Award Winner for Best B-to-B Conference or Event. Dreamforce 2023 further expanded the innovation, inspiration and fun that is anticipated from Salesforce’s trailblazing brand festival. (Watch the winner’s reel)
The Communicator Awards, US
Our clients are showing the world that communication is timeless with experiences that convey honest brand value. Congratulations to our Acura, Activision, IBM, IBM Security, Supernal, The Weather Company and Atlassian client teams! (See all the winners!)
CLIO Awards, US
IBM Under the Surface earns a coveted Bronze CLIO Award for Creative Use of Data Visualization & Experience, led by the compelling audience story and data-driven experience design. (See the results)
Muse Awards S1, US
Our Cisco and DP World clients win big in the first round of Muse Creative Awards, impressing the judges with the breadth and level of brand excellence. (See the winners)
Campaign Event Marketing Awards, China
GPJ China kicks off the year netting an impressive TWELVE awards for our Mercedes-Benz, TCL, Google, Genesis and Lotus clients combined. New categories like “Best Sustainability” and “Best PR Stunt” round out a near sweep of every category we entered. (The full list of wins)
ABA Stevie Awards, US
Congratulations to our DP World, IBM and Salesforce partners, each winning Gold Stevie Awards for their transformative and engaging brand experiences! (Recap of winning projects)
Hermes Creative Awards, UK/US
In the 18th annual creative competition, GPJ is proud to share more creative, experiential marketing campaigns capturing the eyes of the judges. Congratulations to our Acura, IBM, The Weather Company, DP World, Supernal and Atlassian client partners! (Creativity in action)
Sizzle Awards, US
Designing the best trade show exhibits with our Cisco client partners, this time at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo.
2024 Agency & Individual Awards
From earning Agency of the Year accolades to cultivating the most passionate marketers, makers, strategists and creatives, GPJ consistently demonstrates itself as THE experiential agency with top-tier change makers who propel the industry forward.
Campaign Agency of the Year, ANZ
It’s been an incredible year for GPJ Australia/New Zealand, capped off by being named a Silver Winner for Event Marketing Agency of the Year at the Campaign Asia Awards for Australia & New Zealand! Here’s to an even bigger 2025! (Cheers to the team)
ISO 20121 Certified, Germany
George P. Johnson Germany has become our first entity to receive the ISO 20121 certification for Sustainable Event Management; a major milestone in our sustainable transformation! (Read the announcement)
Chief Marketer Agencies of the Year 2024, Global
It its inaugural year, GPJ is proud to be recognized among Chief Marketer’s most innovative marketing agencies of the year. The program recognizes the top marketing agencies across a dozen specialties. (Read more)
Campaign Agency of the Year Award, Global
We are proud to take home Bronze for Brand Experience Agency of the Year at the Campaign Agency of the Year Awards. (Read more)
Cisco Supplier of the Year, Global
GPJ is honored beyond words to be an integral partner to Cisco. “GPJ is the first marketing agency to receive this recognition in 15 years, a huge testament to the strength of our partnership. Simply put, our Cisco Global Events team couldn’t do what we do without GPJ.” (Read the announcement)
The Vibes Awards, ANZ
Congratulations to our Regional Head of Strategy, Jessica Quiney, who was recognized as the 2024 Best Breakthrough Leader at The Vibes Awards, hosted by The Venues Collection. The Awards honor hardworking business event professionals in Sydney and celebrate their vibes. (Read more)
Stevie Awards For Women In Business, US
Sr. DEI Manager, Noelle San Jose, is recognized as a Silver Stevie Winner, Social Change Maker of the Year – Race, for her passionate leadership and strategic guidance building a more equitable and inclusive industry. (Read more)
Brandon Hall Group – HCM Excellence Awards, Global
Talent & Culture takes home 3 prestigious awards, highlighting our agency’s commitment to career development, advancement and mentorship. (Read more)
Eventex Top 100 Agencies & Event Organizers, Global
We are proud to take home Bronze for Brand Experience Agency of the Year at the Campaign Agency of the Year Awards. (Representing consistent excellence)
CMI 25, US
George P. Johnson Experience Marketing has been recognized as one of the companies in the 2024 CMI 25, MeetingNet’s prestigious list of the largest meeting and incentive firms serving the corporate market in North America. (Read more)
Event Marketer Fab 50, US
With pride, precision, and attention to detail in every build and project, GPJ is honored to be recognized as one of Event Marketer’s Top 50 Event Fabricators for 10 straight years! (See the winners)
Event Marketer Top 100 It List, US
GPJ is proud to be recognized among Event Marketer’s Top 100 Event Agencies of 2024! (See the full list)
Forbes Best Employers, US
We attract top talent by fostering an open and welcoming environment for growth, learning and achievement. GPJ is proudly recognized by Forbes on their lists of Best Employers for Diversity, Best Employers for New Grads, and one of America’s Best Midsize Employers. (Read more)
Exhibitor Magazine’s Find It Top 40, US
GPJ is proud to be recognized among the Industry’s Top Exhibit Producers. (Read more)
Top-Arbeitgeber im Mittelstand 2024, Germany
George P. Johnson Germany has been recognized as a “Top employer in the SME sector” by yourfirm.de. This award highlights our attractiveness to job seekers based on real interactions with our job listings, and on user engagement metrics, demonstrating our strong presence in the job market. (Follow our team)
ABA Stevie Awards, US
GPJ was awarded Marketing or Advertising Agency of the Year – Bronze for 2024, underscoring a year of flawlessly delivered brand stories and audience journeys.
Austin, TX Chamber of Commerce, US
GPJ Account Manager Emily Beckman was awarded ‘Austin Gives 2024’ Volunteer of the Year. Emily’s passion for giving back has made a huge impact in the Austin community, especially with her work with Creative Action and the Austin LGBT Chamber‘s annual Business of Pride Gala. Congratulations Emily!
Top Women Leaders of California, US
Yen Tsutsumi, SVP, Business Operations has been named one of Women We Admire’s Top 50 Women Leaders of California for 2024! Yen embodies our #OneGPJ philosophy, and is a collaborative leader with contagious energy. Congratulations, Yen, on this well-deserved recognition!
Last year’s results also impressed, delivering 80 wins in 2023 for groundbreaking, results-driven brand experiences across industries like automotive, tech and healthcare.
