IAPI is proud to unveil the shortlisted entries for Effie Awards Ireland 2023 that have demonstrated exceptional creativity, strategy, and effectiveness in the field of marketing communications. These outstanding agencies, clients and brands showcase Irelands finest work, emphasising the power of innovative campaigns to drive results.

This year's Effie Awards Ireland have once again attracted a diverse range of submissions.

Those shortlisted have demonstrated their ability to leverage creativity and strategic thinking to achieve impactful results for their clients. The Effie Awards Ireland serve as a platform to recognise not only the creativity and innovation behind these campaigns but also their measurable impact on business objectives.


Countdown to the 2023 ceremony begins..
Countdown to the 2023 ceremony begins..

As the countdown to the 2023 ceremony begins, we congratulate the shortlisted entrants for their remarkable achievements. These agencies have demonstrated their commitment to excellence through campaign strategies that contributed to brand growth, consumer engagement, and societal change, making them exemplary candidates for the rare and coveted Effie honour.

“We’re lucky to have an exceptional group of judges again this year who have presided over some very powerful case submissions that have demonstrated effectiveness brilliantly. Big thanks goes to the participating agencies and clients who have worked hard to deliver high quality submissions. We wish them all the best of luck!” said Damian Devaney, Jury Chair for Effie Awards Ireland, Principal & Snr Partner, DSquared & TBV Global.

Mark your calendars for 20 October 2023, as the Effie Awards Ireland ceremony is set to take place at the RDS. The lunchtime awards ceremony promises an inspiring experience bringing together the most talented minds of our industry and culminating with the announcement of this year’s Effie Awards. Tickets for the Effie Awards Ireland ceremony will be available for purchase from today.

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Charley Stoney, CEO, IAPI said; “This is a unique chance to celebrate the achievements of the industry's finest. As the official partner for Effie Awards in Ireland, IAPI is proud to host this event. Through our partnership, we work to strengthen our commitment to recognising excellence and driving results to bring growth and global recognition to the Irish industry. This wouldn’t have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors. IAPI extends heartfelt gratitude to An Post Commerce, DMG Media, ESB and RTE Media Sales who have made this celebration of creativity and effectiveness possible.”

The following agencies, clients and brand campaigns have been shortlisted for recognition across the following categories for Effie Awards Ireland 2023.

Category: Alcoholic Beverages
Category: Alcoholic Beverages

Entry Title: Lovely day for a Guinness

Brand: Guinness (Diageo)

Lead Agencies: AMV BBDO & PHD Ireland

Category: Automotive & Transportation
Category: Automotive & Transportation

Entry Title: The Early Bird Wins the Worm

Brand: ŠKODA Ireland

Lead Agencies: Boys + Girls & PHD Ireland

Category: Construction & Property
Category: Construction & Property

Entry Title: Outperforming the property market through power of brand

Brand: Glenveagh Homes

Lead Agencies: TBWA/Dublin & Core

Category: Crisis Response / Critical Pivot
Category: Crisis Response / Critical Pivot

Entry Title: The Early Bird Wins the Worm

Brand: ŠKODA Ireland

Lead Agencies: Boys + Girls & PHD Ireland


Entry Title: #ForUsAll How Ireland Vaccinated 96.1% of our population against COVID-19

Brand: HSE

Lead Agencies: Core & TBWA/Dublin

Entry Title: How the pandemic ushered in a new era of efficiency for Vodafone X

Brand: Vodafone X

Lead Agencies: Folk Wunderman Thompson

Category: Culture and the Arts
Category: Culture and the Arts

Entry Title: Art flourishes in spite of adversity

Brand: The Arts Council

Lead Agency: Bloom Advertising

Category: Domestic Brands (Irish based goods or services)
Category: Domestic Brands (Irish based goods or services)

Entry Title: How EPIC reframed how the world sees the Irish.

Brand: EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

Lead Agency: The Public House

Category: Finance & Insurance Services
Category: Finance & Insurance Services

Entry Title: Give Better A Try

Brand: 123.ie Insurance

Lead Agency: Connelly Partners


Entry Title: How your pension could help save our planet

Brand: Irish Life

Lead Agencies: Folk Wunderman Thompson & Core

Entry Title: World's Strongest Women

Brand: Allianz Ireland

Lead Agency: F&B Huskies

Category: FMCG, Petcare & Homewares & Consumer Electronics
Category: FMCG, Petcare & Homewares & Consumer Electronics

Entry Title: Building a plant-based range from Dairy DNA.

Brand: Dairygold (Kerry Foods)

Lead Agency: Droga5 Dublin

Category: IT, Telecoms & Utilities
Category: IT, Telecoms & Utilities

Entry Title: Bringing Connected Living to Life

Brand: Three Ireland

Lead Agencies: Boys + Girls & Core

Entry Title: Selling phones starts and ends with Coverage

Brand: Three Ireland

Lead Agencies: Core & Boys + Girls


Entry Title: How Vodafone awakened a new category behaviour

Brand: Vodafone

Lead Agency: Folk Wunderman Thompson

Category: Leisure, Media, Sport, Travel & Gaming​
Category: Leisure, Media, Sport, Travel & Gaming​

Entry Title: Putting Northern Ireland on the Holiday Map and Driving GIANT Growth.

Brand: Tourism Northern Ireland

Lead Agency: BBDO Dublin

Entry Title: How EPIC set the record straight on who the Irish really are.

Brand: EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

Lead Agency: The Public House

Category: Media Content & Partnership/Sponsorship Effectiveness
Category: Media Content & Partnership/Sponsorship Effectiveness

Entry Title: 100 Cyclists' Heartbeats Fuel WHOOP Growth

Brand: WHOOP

Lead Agency: Core


Entry Title : OUTBELIEVE: Sky's Sponsorship of Irish Women's National Football Team

Brand: Sky Ireland

Lead Agency: Core

Entry Title: World's Strongest Women

Brand: Allianz Ireland

Lead Agency: F&B Huskies and EssenceMediacom Ireland

Category: Media Innovation
Category: Media Innovation

Entry Title: The First Poster To Catch Lung Cancer

Brand: Marie Keating Foundation

Lead Agency: The Brill Building

Category: New Product or Service Introduction
Category: New Product or Service Introduction

Entry Title : Launching the KFC Chicken Fillet Roll

Brand: KFC Ireland

Lead Agency: Core

Entry Title: Unbundling the bundle

Brand: Vodafone

Lead Agency: Grey

Category: Positive Change – Brands, NFP – Environmental or Social Good
Category: Positive Change – Brands, NFP – Environmental or Social Good

Entry Title : Making a Big Difference With a Little Budget

Brand: Breast Cancer Ireland

Lead Agency: Core


Entry Title: World's Strongest Women

Brand: Allianz Ireland

Lead Agency: F&B Huskies

Entry Title : How Vodafone awakened a sustainable category behaviour

Brand: Vodafone

Lead Agency: Folk Wunderman Thompson

Category: PR and/or Brand Experience
Category: PR and/or Brand Experience

Entry Title : The Power of Play

Brand: LEGO

Lead Agencies: Boys + Girls & EXP Agency

Category: Public Service & Government
Category: Public Service & Government

Entry Title : Unfair City - Using AI to highjack the news

Brand: Dublin Simon Community

Lead Agencies: BBDO Dublin & Lobo US


Entry Title : An Post - How A Tin Man Inspired Ireland To Send Love At Christmas

Brand: An Post

Lead Agency: Folk Wunderman Thompson


Entry Title : Making meat thermometers a must have gadget

Brand: safefood

Lead Agencies: Folk Wunderman Thompson & PHD Ireland

Entry Title : Creating Our Future

Brand: Science Foundation Ireland

Lead Agency: Havas Dublin & Havas Media


Entry Title : Re-Imagine

Brand: Repak

Lead Agency: The Brill Building

Category: Retail & Fashion (Bricks or Clicks or both)
Category: Retail & Fashion (Bricks or Clicks or both)

Entry Title: A Very Effective Rebrand

Brand: Very Ireland

Lead Agencies: Boys + Girls & dentsu X Ireland

Entry Title: Going full trollies with GO FULL LIDL

Brand: Lidl Ireland

Lead Agency: Folk Wunderman Thompson & EssenceMediacom Ireland

Category: Small Budget – less than €50k
Category: Small Budget – less than €50k

Entry Title: Making a Big Difference With a Little Budget

Brand: Breast Cancer Ireland

Lead Agency: Core

Category: Sustained Effectiveness
Category: Sustained Effectiveness

Entry Title: Assuming Leadership in all electric

Brand: Volkswagen Ireland

Lead Agency: BBDO Dublin & PHD Ireland


Entry Title: From Members to Monsters

Brand: Irish League of Credit Unions

Lead Agency: Core


Entry Title: Selling out Christmas, constantly

Brand: The National Lottery

Lead Agency: Core


Entry Title: From selling products to creating a meaningful Masterbrand

Brand: Irish Life

Lead Agencies: Folk Wunderman Thompson & Core


Entry Title: Life's Simple Pleasures

Brand: Birra Moretti

Lead Agency: Havas Dublin and dentsu Ireland

DOWNLOAD THE 2023 SHORTLIST PDF HERE
DOWNLOAD THE 2023 SHORTLIST PDF HERE