It’s been an incredible month for Social Firm, and we’re thrilled to share some exciting news with our community. Our team has been recognized with not one, but two prestigious international awards for our work on the Sports Imports e-commerce website design.
We’re proud to announce that Social Firm has been awarded Gold in the 2025 Hermes Creative Awards in the Electronic Media/Social Media/Interactive Media category for Website Overall (Business to Business). This recognition places us among the top 20% of entries from across the United States, Canada, and 30 other countries.
The Hermes Creative Awards is a distinguished global competition that celebrates excellence in marketing, design, advertising, and communication. Managed by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP), a respected authority in evaluating creative work, the awards recognize outstanding contributions from individual designers to Fortune 500 companies, highlighting the very best in creative innovation.
Winning Gold means our work exceeded industry standards in a highly competitive international field.
Adding to our celebration, the Sports Imports website has also been honored as a winner in the 15th Web Excellence Awards. This global competition highlights exceptional accomplishments in web design, digital marketing, and creative innovation. It honors top-tier work in branding, advertising, UX/UI design, and website development, celebrating professionals who drive digital creativity to new heights.
The Web Excellence Awards encompass a range of categories, including e-commerce, social media campaigns, mobile applications, and AI-powered web solutions. Winners represent the most groundbreaking digital innovations from around the world, which makes this recognition particularly meaningful for the Social team.
The award-winning Sports Imports website represents everything we stand for at Social Firm – the perfect blend of passion, technology, and creativity. But what made this project truly award-worthy?
The Challenge: Sports Imports needed a digital transformation to match their industry authority. Their existing site lacked streamlined navigation and failed to effectively showcase their extensive multi-sport product catalog.
Our Solution: We created a completely reimagined website with sport-specific navigation, integrated e-commerce for 126 products, and strategic digital advertising campaigns across Google Ads and social media platforms.
The Results: The new digital presence delivered an exceptional 10:1 return on ad spend throughout 2024 and into 2025, generating substantial increases in both direct e-commerce revenue and high-value qualified leads.
“We are thrilled to receive these prestigious awards, which reflect our commitment to innovation and excellence,” said Matt Erney, Social Firm’s founder and Strategic Digital Marketing Director, upon learning the news of both wins.
“These awards are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, who consistently strive to push the boundaries of what is possible in the digital space,” added Jason Willis, Social Firm’s Creative Director. “Being recognized at this level not only highlights our achievements but also motivates us to continue raising the bar on industry standards.”
These recognitions underscore our dedication to delivering exceptional digital experiences that not only look great but also drive real business results. Whether you’re a growing startup or an established enterprise, our award-winning approach ensures your digital presence stands out in today’s competitive marketplace.
As we celebrate these achievements, we remain focused on our mission of helping companies of all sizes succeed online, engage with their customers, and achieve long-term business success. These awards energize us to continue innovating and setting new standards in web development and digital marketing.
Thank you to our incredible team, our clients who trust us with their digital success, and everyone who has supported Social Firm’s journey. Here’s to more innovation, more creativity, and more success stories ahead!
Founded in 2010, Social Firm combines expert digital marketing and design with passion, technology, and creativity to help companies succeed online. Based in Columbus, Ohio, our team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of digital innovation.
Ready to create your own award-winning digital presence? Contact us today to learn how Social Firm can help your business thrive online.
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