Transform Awards North America 2025 open for entries

Following a fantastically successful Awards night in New York City in October, Transform is now turning its attention to the 2025 edition. The Transform Awards North America remains as dedicated as ever to celebrating the transformative power of brand strategy, creativity and design throughout the entire continent.

With the Transform Awards now open for entries in North America, entrants will be looking to emulate the success of West Loop Community Organization (WLCO) and Landor. Along with winning Transform’s top award, the ‘Grand Prix’, the project wowed judges enough to also take home four Golds and a Silver for good measure. LEGO and Interbrand also had an excellent night, winning the sought-after ‘Best Overall Visual Identity’.

The brand design projects entering the Transform Awards North America will have to impress of panel of judges. Last year’s experts hailed from a wide variety of notable organisations including Amazon, The Coca-Cola Company and YouTube.

To be a part of this fantastic event that pays homage to the best in corporate, product and global brand development work, you can save $100 on your total entry cost by submitting your projects by March 28. If you subscribe to Transform magazine here, you will save $150 and get your fifth entry for free by entering by this early entry deadline.

This year’s entry deadline is May 9, with the late entry deadline falling on May 30 (a late entry surcharge of $125 will be applied to entries missing the May 9 deadline). No entries will be accepted after May 30.

Could your branding project be a Transform 2025 winner?

To help craft your winning submissions, download our straightforward entry and information guide here or contact Becky Stratton and Gemma Cadden for guidance.

The full list of categories are as follows and their definitions can be found on the dedicated categories page.

 

Content

Best Use of a Visual Property

Best Brand Architecture Solution

Best Use of Copy Style or Tone of Voice

Best Brand Experience

Best Wayfinding or Signage

Best Use of Typography

Best Place or Nation Brand

Best Expression of a Brand On Social Media Channels

 

Process

Best Internal Communications During a Brand Development Project

Best Implementation of a Brand Development Project

Best Localization of an International Brand

 

Strategy

Best Creative Strategy (Business)

Best Creative Strategy (Consumer)

Best Creative Strategy (Corporate)

Best Brand Evolution (Business)

Best Brand Evolution (Consumer)

Best Brand Evolution (Corporate)

Best Strategic or Creative Development of a New Brand

Best Development of a New Brand Within an Existing Brand Portfolio

Best Naming Strategy (New Name)

Best Naming Strategy (Rename)

Best Naming Strategy (Naming System)

 

Type

Best Corporate Rebrand Following a Merger or Acquisition

Best Brand Development Project to Reflect a Change of Mission, Values or Positioning

Best Brand Consolidation

Best Digital Transformation

Best Employer Brand

 

Audio

Best Audio Brand

Best Sonic Brand Activation

Best Sonic Brand Evolution

 

Wrapped

Best Use of Packaging (Glass)

Best Use of Packaging (Print and Card)

Best Use of Packaging (Other)

Best Use of Packaging (Limited Edition)

Best Use of Sustainable Packaging

 

Sector

Automotive

Charity, NGO or NFP

Education

Energy and Utilities

Engineering and Manufacturing

Farming and Agricultural

Financial Services

FMCG

Food and Beverage

Healthcare and Pharmaceutical

Hospitality

Industrial and Basic Materials

Lifestyle And Wellbeing

Oil, Gas, Mining and Extractives

Professional Services (Advisors and Consultants)

Professional Services (Legal and Accountancy)

Property, Construction and Facilities Management

Public Retail

Sports and Leisure

Startup

Technology, Media and Telecommunications

Transport And Logistics

Travel And Tourism

 

Special Recognition

Brand Strategist of the Year

Creative Director of the Year

Young Contender of the Year