Driving Creative Excellence for Brands and Agencies.
We're in the business of celebrating: Your team. Your ideas. Your impact.

Born from a rich legacy and decades of expertise, Awards360 enhances the way brands and agencies enter award shows, approach creative management, and plan their live events.

We elevate our clients' reputations with proven awards strategies, expert entry techniques, and award-winning event design and management. This results in increased industry recognition, growth in their bottom line, strengthened employee morale, and the attraction of top talent.
Creative Management Platforms (CMP)
We custom build tech platforms that help our clients manage campaign assets and improve their internal review processes.

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Creative Excellence Consulting
We combine creative brilliance with strategic insight to transform our clients' entries into award-winning submissions.

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Live Event Planning
We offer premier live event production services, immersive experiential design, top-tier fabrication resources, and expert talent booking.

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NICOLE PURCELL
Nicole Purcell has been leading the Clio Awards as CEO since 2010. Under her leadership, the Clios expanded from just two shows per year to six different programs: Clio Awards, Clio Entertainment, Clio Sports, Clio Music, Clio Health, and Super Clio. Additionally, she developed a network of creative market trades called Muse by Clio and Ads of the World.

During her tenure, she identified a growing demand for creative excellence workshops from clients and envisioned Awards360. With her expertise in organizing world-class events, she saw an opportunity to combine these elements into a unique venture with significant growth potential. In 2024, alongside her duties at Clio, she launched Awards360.
DAN PARENTE
As Special Events Director for Maxim Magazine, Dan Parente created “The Maxim Party,” including the Maxim Super Bowl and Hot 100 Parties. His innovative approach to special events was unmatched.

In 2005, Dan left Maxim to form Bookem Danno Productions, leveraging over a decade of experience. This group excelled in event conception, production services, design, and talent relationships. Clients included Pepsi, Rolling Stone, Montblanc, Coors Light, Fast Company, and Porsche.

In 2019, Dan designed award shows for the CLIO Awards, earning Bizbash's Gala of the Decade Award. He eventually merged Bookem Danno Productions with Awards360, becoming a partner and co-founder.
HARLEY SAFTLER
Harley Saftler led Ogilvy's global Creative Excellence initiative for 11 years, during which the agency won thousands of awards, including Cannes Lions Network of the Year five times, and topped WARC's Creative 100 and Effectiveness 100 rankings for four consecutive years.

He played a pivotal role in the development of 2023's most creatively awarded campaign, “Morning After Island,” the Grand-Prix for Good winning, “Refugee Nation” and the Emmy nominated, multiple Grand-Prix winning Super Bowl campaign, “Michael Cerave,” among many others. Harley also led the development of Truffles, Ogilvy and WPP's AI-powered asset management and creative metrics platform.

In 2024, Harley left Ogilvy to co-found Awards360 where he takes immense pride in helping his clients improve the efficiency and outcome of their awards entries.
Creative Management Platforms (CMP)
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Discover the ultimate creative management solution with our world-class platform, designed to offer a flawless experience for awards entrants and jury members. With our cutting-edge product, you can create bespoke awards programs, optimize your creative reviews and centralize your creative archives.

We'll work with you to develop a tailored interface that perfectly aligns with your company's needs.
Tailored Internal Review Metrics
We'll develop custom scoring criteria using your organizations KPI's to ensure an accurate and seamless outcome.
Direct Feedback
Don't think the creative is quite there yet? Simplify your process by giving feedback directly on your teams' submissions instead of dealing with messy emails and pesky spreadsheets.
Live & Digital Judging Options
Our platform was designed with years of feedback from thousands of remote and inperson jurors. It's built to be flexible and efficient.
Turnkey Gallery
Save the time and production costs of having to design and publish a new digital showcase of the work after every review.
Creative Excellence Consulting
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Everyone knows that you can't win if you don't enter, but what we understand better than anyone else is that you can't win if the quality of your submission doesn't reflect the quality of your work.

Awards360 is founded by industry experts who have overheard the analysis and deliberation of thousands of entries. We know what captures attention in a jury room and what falls flat.

Our consultants will help you select, package and enter into the awards programs that celebrate excellence in your industry so that your team can focus on bringing awardwinning ideas to life.
Consulting Services
Strategy
  • Assessment of Submissions
  • Awards Show Selection
  • Category Recommendations
Produce & Refine
  • Entry Board Development
  • Case Film Creation
  • Copywriting for Write-Ups
Submissions
  • Timeline and Workback Scheduling
  • Asset Aggregation
  • Final Submissions
Insights & Analysis
  • Performance Recaps
  • Trend Assessments
  • Creative Inspiration Sessions
Live Event Planning
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Premier Event Production
Our award-winning events team continues to raise the bar, designing stunning, live productions and developing engaging experiential programs with measurable results.

We leverage top industry resources, including innovative event concepts, unparalleled production services, exceptional creative design, and unique talent relationships.
Your vision brought to life in spectacular fashion
Coors Summer Elevation Tour
Los Angeles, CA
Collins House
Cannes Lions 2024
CLIO Awards
New York, NY
The best production resources at your fingertips
Rolling Stone Magazine @ Coachella
Palm Springs, CA
Inc. & Capital One: Your Next Move
New York, NY
Rolling Stone Magazine Super Bowl Party
Phoenix, AZ
In Touch Weekly Icons & Idols Party
New York, NY
Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance
New York, NY
Fast Company Innovation Festival
New York, NY
Event Planning Services
Strategically Planned
  • Budget Development
  • Date Selection
  • Venue Scouting & Recommendations
  • Vendor & Contract Management
  • Timeline & Run of Show Design
  • Detailed Production Guides
Thoughtfully Curated
  • Event Design
  • Floral Treatments
  • Décor Concepts & Fabrication
  • Audio/Visual Plans
  • Food & Beverage Selection
  • Talent Booking & Management
Seamless Execution
  • Load Ins/Load Outs
  • Full Staffing & Vendor Management
  • A/V Checks
  • Rehearsals
  • On-Site Deliveries
  • Dedicated Point of Contact