KDD Marketing Wins Big in Hermes Creative Awards Competition

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KDD Marketing has cemented its position as an award-winning agency, recently earning recognition from the 2026 Hermes Creative Awards competition. The accomplishment comes on the heels of a first- and third-place win in the 23rd annual Service Industry Advertising Awards earlier this year, and joins a list of 2025 acknowledgments from the Davey Awards, American Graphic Design Awards and the Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce.

The agency was recognized with platinum and gold awards in the following categories:

Platinum: Publications & Informational Materials / Annual Report
Gold: Apparel / Branded Merchandise
Gold: Website – Marketing, PR, Advertising, Digital Agency

“Our team is committed to the success of every client we work with,” said Katy Dwyer, founder and creative director of KDD Marketing. “Being recognized in an international arena for that dedication and our expertise across different industries is an honor.”

Hermes Creative Awards recognize outstanding creative professionals’ work on an international level. The program is administered by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals, which, in 2026, reviewed more than 6,000 entries from 31 countries around the world. Platinum Winners, the highest level of recognition, are acknowledged for excellence in quality, creativity and resourcefulness, receiving an entry score of 90 – 100, while Gold Winners scored between 80 – 89.

To learn more about KDD Marketing and its team, visit www.teamkdd.com or follow along on Facebook (@KDDMarketing) and Instagram (@kddmarketing).

About KDD Marketing:

Founded in 2009 as Katy Dwyer Design, KDD Marketing has grown into an award-winning full-service boutique marketing firm specializing in developing brands, building websites and strategizing and executing holistic marketing plans to help clients reach and engage with target audiences. To learn more about the Kingston, NY-based firm and its work across the tri-state area, visit www.teamkdd.com.