The Best Firms in Special Categories & Events, by Award Wins

Common questions

Who are the best special categories and events firms?

By GDUSA award wins, Thomson Reuters leads with 5 winning projects since 2015. Bonavita Design LLC (4) and ZOTAC (4) are next. The count of winning projects in the gallery is the only measure here.

Which firms won their first GDUSA award for special categories and events in 2024?

7 firms and in-house teams won their first GDUSA award for special categories and events in 2024, AARP Brand Creative Services, Excelligence Learning Corporation - Creative Services, Masimo Corporation, Smurfit Kappa, Spit+Image and MPress Records among them. The full list is on this page under "New to the ranking".

How is this ranking counted?

Each winning project in Special Categories & Events counts one point, counted from the projects published in the GDUSA Design Gallery. In-house teams that entered under their company name count like firms. Ties list the most recent win first.

How does a firm get on this list?

A firm gets on this list by entering and winning. Special categories and events goes in through the GDUSA entry platform, and each published winner adds a point. A single entry costs $120 as of October 2026, and packages bring the price per piece down to $400 for ten to twenty entries. Winners who publish get a project page here with full credits, and publication is the paid step. How the awards work.

Is there a ranking for 2024 alone?

Yes. Each year with enough winners has its own page, and the all-years list on this page runs from 2015 to 2024. Best Special Categories & Events firms of 2024.