We are always proud of the work created by our small and mighty team. Having their excellent work recognized by winning NYX Awards – three Grand Prize, five Gold, and three Silver to be precise – is just the icing on the cake.
NYX Awards is the leading international awards program that recognizes, celebrates, and honors excellence in marketing, communication, and creativity across all facets of industries and mediums.
Since it’s our people who make Cultivate, and the creative magic happen, we asked those involved with our Grand Prize Winners to share about the project – their inspiration, goals, and experience.
NYX Grand Prize Winner
CultivateBrands.com | Website
Designer: Wally Ottenhoff
Developer: Michael Holloway
“One of the goals of the new site was providing the user a way to easily navigate through the website while also guiding them through our story. We combined a minimalist design style with the use of different interactive technologies allowing the portfolio work to really stand out.” —Wally Ottenhoff, Design Director
NYX Grand Prize Winner
Albies | Visual Identity
Designer: Wally Ottenhoff
Strategist and Creative Director: Kimberly Laughlin
“I’m most proud of the way we were able to bring vibrancy and fun to the brand. The bright colors, the playful language, and the photography featuring so many cuties helped position Albie’s as the maker of flavor-driven foods kids love.” —Kimberly Laughlin, Strategist and Creative Director
“One of the main goals we were after with the update to the Albie’s brand was bringing new excitement and life to their established products. I love how fun and versatile the new color palette turned out. It felt important that kids get excited about the food they were getting at school and the new brand accomplished that perfectly.” —Wally Ottenhoff, Design Director
NYX Grand Prize Winner
Opportunity for Impact | Lifestyle Photoshoot
Client: Ozinga
Photographer: Melissa Morley
Art Director: Kristen Romaniszak
“Truck drivers are a group that is often overlooked but the reality is that it’s an important job and one that, if you work at it, can turn into a rewarding career. So, we aimed to create photographs that celebrate this line of work, presenting truck drivers as heroes who are part of building everything and, at the end of the day, make a lasting impact on their communities.” —Chris Pierik, Cultivate Co-Founder
Additional Awards:
NYX Marcom Gold Winner
With Love, Semy | Lifestyle Photography
Client: Semy
Brand Strategist & Creative Director: Kimberly Laughlin
Photographer & Producer: Melissa Morley
Art Director: Kristen Romaniszak
Art Director: Emily VanHoff
NYX Marcom Gold Winner
MVMNT | Visual Identity
Client: MVMNT Group
Design Director: Wally Ottenhoff
Brand Strategist & Creative Director: Kimberly Laughlin
NYX Marcom Gold Winner
Berger | Visual Identity
Client: Berger Excavating
Design Director: Wally Ottenhoff
Creative Director: Kristen Romaniszak
NYX Video Gold Winner
This is Superior Construction | Brand Video
Client: Superior Construction
Director of Photography and Editor: Mark Wierda
Videography: Kachi Mozie
Brand Strategist & Creative Director: Kimberly Laughlin
NYX Video Gold Winner
Next Level | Construction Video Series or Campaign
Client: Adjustable Concrete Construction
Director of Photography: Mark Wierda
Video Editor: Rick Schuler
NYX Video Gold Winner
A Vital Revival | Property / Developer Video Series or Campaign
Client: The Invert
Director / Editor: Kendal Miller
Producer: Melissa Morley
NYX Marcom Silver Winner
Nutrition GPA | Health & Wellness Mobile App
Client: Monica Reinagel
Product Manager & Art Director: Jenny Schuler
System Architecture & Developer: Max Boganets
NYX Video Silver Winner
Meet Susie | Recruitment Social Media Videos
Client: Ozinga
Director / Editor: Rick Schuler
Director of Photography: Mark Wierda
Producer: Melissa Morley