Odney Wins Five 2026 Hermes Creative Awards

Odney has been recognized with multiple honors in the 2026 Hermes Creative Awards, including three Platinum Awards and two Gold Awards for work spanning tourism promotion, workforce recruitment and public service communications.

The Hermes Creative Awards is an international competition that recognizes creative excellence in traditional and emerging media. This year’s competition attracted more than 6,000 entries from across the United States, Canada and 29 other countries.

“These awards are a testament to the talented team behind the work and the clients who trust us to help tell their stories,” said Gwen Butler, CEO of Odney. “We’re proud to create campaigns that connect with audiences, inspire action and help our clients achieve their goals.”

Platinum Awards

• Event Marketing Campaign: North Dakota Tourism, Tigirlily Gold “Call It Home” Song Launch
• Digital Ad Campaign: North Dakota Tourism, Travel Guide Digital Promotion
• Employer Branding/HR Campaign: North Dakota Department of Commerce, “Find the Good Life”

Gold Awards

• Outdoor/Out-of-Home Advertising: North Dakota Tourism, Denver Transit
• Advertising Campaign: North Dakota Tourism, “Hello ND!”

Honorable Mentions

• Advertising – Single Execution: North Dakota Tourism, Hunting
• Advertising – Single Execution: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services PRV Campaign, “Cars”

The recognized work reflects Odney’s commitment to developing campaigns that connect with audiences and deliver meaningful results. From inspiring travel to North Dakota and supporting workforce recruitment efforts to promoting important public service initiatives, these campaigns demonstrate the power of strategic communication and creative storytelling.

We’re proud to partner with organizations doing important work and honored to see these efforts recognized on an international stage.

A complete list of winners is available at hermesawards.com.