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Explore Tualatin Valley’s “Near and Dear” Campaign Earns Multiple Awards

Oregon’s Most Beloved Region is Right Under Your Nose”

Near and DearAd featuring two people in a vineyard with wine glassesTualatin Valley’s ‘Near and Dear’ campaign, which was created by Sparkloft, Explore Tualatin Valley’s agency of record, has captured the hearts of locals and visitors alike, while earning multiple prestigious awards for its creative celebration of this diverse destination’s unique charm. 

As the awards continue to accumulate, the following is a list of awards Explore Tualatin Valley has received to date for its “Near and Dear” advertising and marketing campaign:

  • Davey Awards | Gold | Integrated Campaign – Travel & Tourism
    The Davey Awards, sanctioned by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts, is the first major awards competition specifically for smaller agencies.
  • Marcom Awards | Gold | Integrated Marketing Campaign
    The MarCom Awards honors excellence in marketing and communication while recognizing the creativity, hard work and generosity of industry professionals.  
  • MUSE Creative Awards | Gold |  Integrated Marketing – Brand Transformation/Repositioning
    The MUSE Creative Awards is a prestigious international advertising awards platform, which celebrates excellence and innovation in creative design, advertising and digital media.   
  • Summit International Awards (SIA) | Gold | Complete Branding Campaign
    Summit International Awards recognizes exceptional achievements in the marketing communications and creative sectors among small and medium-sized businesses. SIA fosters creativity while celebrating diversity and honoring outstanding achievements globally.  
  • 2024 Cascadia Creative Awards | Silver | Integrated Campaign Excellence
    The Cascadia Creative Award, presented by ThinkNW, a professional organization of creatives in the region, is a new award celebrating Pacific Northwest’s agencies, marketers, production companies and solo professionals who produce some of the best work anywhere.  
  • W3 Creative Awards | Silver | Integrated Marketing Campaign
    The w3 Awards celebrate digital excellence and is a sanctioned awards event by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts, which consists of leading digital marketing and creative experts.
  • Travel Weekly Magellan Awards | Silver | Travel Destination
    The Magellan Awards, given by Travel Weekly, a travel industry news and analysis trade publication, recognizes the best in travel, from design and marketing to services.

With its award-winning ‘Near and Dear’ campaign, Tualatin Valley continues to showcase the diverse attractions, vibrant communities, natural beauty and local treasures that make it a must-visit destination in Oregon.

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