Awards & Recognition
WhiteSpace proudly participates in local, regional and international competitions that showcase our creative, marketing, community service and business efforts. We consider these great opportunities to improve employee morale and customer relations, as well as publicize the rewarding work and outstanding talent that can be found in Northeast Ohio.
WhiteSpace's work has been recognized in national publications, such as the American Corporate Identity Annual and Graphic Design USA Design Annual, as well as honored with:
American Advertising Federation (AAF) ADDY® AwardsA three-tiered competition honoring creative excellence in the advertising industry.
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Cascade Capital Business Growth AwardsRecognizes businesses in Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland, Holmes, Stark and Wayne counties that have achieved significant sales or employment growth over a five-year period.
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Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) Inner City 100Names the fastest growing inner-city companies in America based on innovative practices and sustained growth.
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Entrepeneurs EDGE (Economic Development through Growth and Entrepeneurship) Leading EDGE AwardIdentifies 101 Northeast Ohio companies having created the most value for themselves, their employees and the region based on employee compensation and EBIT figures.
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NEO Success AwardHonors Northeast Ohio's top-performing companies based on prosperous growth, increasing revenues and employees, and fostering of economic growth in the region.
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Custom Publishing Council (CPC) Pearl AwardsHighlights the best in design, digital, editorial and strategic initiatives for B2B and consumer custom publications.
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Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP) Hermes Creative AwardsAn international competition that recognizes companies and individuals whose talent exceeds a high standard of excellence and whose work serves as a benchmark for the industry.
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Crain’s Cleveland Business MagazineNortheast Ohio's leading source of local business news.
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Inside Business MagazineNortheast Ohio's business enthusiast magazine.
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Summit Creative AwardsInternationally recognize exceptional work by advertising agencies and other creative groups with annual billings of $15 million or less.
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Weatherhead 100 AwardsShowcases Northeast Ohio's companies with consistent growth over the last five years.
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National CreateAthon®A 24-hour, work-around-the-clock creative blitz in which local advertising agencies generate pro-bono marketing and communication services for local nonprofits.
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Medical Mutual Pillar Award for Community ServiceHonors businesses of all sizes and individuals dedicated to making Northeast Ohio a better place to live.
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AIGA Cleveland Design Competition and Exhibition:52The inaugural show of this professional association for design, featuring the talents of local designers.
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