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APPA Industry Awards Program

Congratulations to our 2026 Winners & Finalists

The APPA Industry Awards for Promotional Products Marketing Excellence exist to shine a light on the work that moves our industry forward. These are the campaigns that went beyond the brief. The partnerships that created something neither party could have made alone. The members who raised the bar. The individuals who showed what's possible.

We recognise members who have generated marketing initiatives that are original, highly creative, socially responsible, sustainable and most importantly, effective in exceeding client goals and expectations.

Congratulations to all entrants who participated in the 2026 awards program, your commitment to excellence drives our industry forward.

VIEW THE 2026 WINNERS' GUIDE

Our heartfelt thanks go to the 2026 Awards Judges who dedicated their expertise to recognising the very best:

  • Christa Parslow, APPA Life Member, Papillion Promotional Marketing
  • Katrina McCarter, Customer Insight Strategist 
  • Robert Williams, APPA Life Member
  • Simon Tebbutt, Lock Stock Marketing

We also thank the 2026 APPA Awards Committee for their outstanding support:

Committee Chairs: Michelle Lister, TLC Live | Diana O'Cobhthaigh, Turn Key Promotions 
Committee Members: Charles Nairne, Blue Star Promote | John Whitaker, Branded Products | Courtney Fullarton, Dex Collection | Mitchell Pendleton, Expandasign | Scott Feigan, IVE Group | Kate Johnson, Fable & Brand | Emily Murray, Sourcey Marketing

 

Distributor Awards

Apparel & Wearable Products AWARD

WINNER Flourish Marketing

Finalists: Flock Products, TLC LIVE

Business to Business (B2B) AWARD

WINNER Flourish Marketing

Finalists: Arid Zone, Promotion Products

Consumer Promotion AWARD

WINNER Promotions Unlimited

Finalists: Flourish Marketing, TLC LIVE

Event Merchandise & Activations AWARD

WINNER Flourish Marketing

Finalist: TLC LIVE

Limited Budget AWARD

WINNER Stickers N Stuff

Finalists: Cubic Promote, Sweet Memories

Locally Made AWARD

WINNER TLC Live

Finalists: Promotion Products, Slick Branding

Merchandise / Uniform Program AWARD

WINNER Get Smart Promo

Finalists: Merch Connection, The Branding Business

Not for Profit AWARD

WINNER Cheeta Teamwear

Finalists: Get Smart Promo, Slick Branding

Sustainable / Eco-Friendly Initiative AWARD

WINNER The Branding Business

Finalist: The Promo Room

Cross-Sector Collaboration

Collaboration Project AWARD

WINNER The Promo Room & TRENDS

Finalists: PromoCollection & Promo Gear, Sweet Memories & JS Supplies

Supplier Award

Product Innovation AWARD

WINNERS Solos Socks and TRENDS

Finalist: Dex Collection

Peer Voted Awards

Best Decorator AWARD

WINNER JS Laser

Finalists: Embroidery Works, Ezibrand

Supplier Service Excellence AWARD

WINNER Banners Ink

Finalists: Logo Line, TRENDS

VIEW THE 2026 WINNERS' GUIDE

Keep an eye out for information about the 2027 Industry Awards Program