By Business & Finance 
Pictured L-R: Patrica Scanlon, 2019 Digital Hero & Founder of Soapbox Labs & Colin Meagle, Group CEO of Continuum Group
This year sees the return of the prestigious Spider Awards with a live ceremony on 27th January 2022.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Spiders, the longest and most established digital awards programme in Ireland. Over the past 25 years, the awards have continually adapted to the ever-changing digital landscape and have recognised digital pioneers including Patricia Scanlon of Soapbox Labs, Colin Meagle of Continuum Group, Joanne O’Riordan and Patrick & John Collison, Founders of Stripe.
Digital has been the connecting factor throughout the last 18 months and the return of the Spider Awards means the possibility of peer recognition for excellence with the award of an iconic Golden Spider.
The team looks forward to hosting over 400 of Ireland leading companies, in what will be the first Digital Awards celebration of 2022.
A key theme this year is, ‘Driving Digital, Emerging Stronger’ in celebration of the individuals, brands and teams who have continually adapted ways of working and engaging with their communities throughout the year.
Speaking at the launch of the Spiders – Colin Meagle, Group CEO of Continuum Group said.
‘I’m delighted to hear the Spiders will return to a live event this year. After the last 18 months, it’s important to recognise the projects and campaigns that continued remotely. We haven’t had a chance to celebrate these successes and what better way to acknowledge the team’s work than an iconic Spider Award.’
The awards are delighted to announce a continued partnership with Siemens, Skillnet Ireland, Irish Directory and the Centre of Excellence for Universal Design as category sponsors for the launch of the 25th Annual Spider Awards.
For more information on partnering with the awards, contact Head of Partnerships, Brian Kearns at brian@thespiders.ie.
Pictured: Joan Mulvihill, Digital Lead at Siemens Ireland
Categories
The Spider Awards will continue to celebrate digital transformation across all sectors.
Many brands used their platform to connect, share positivity, motivate and entertain and the team behind the Spiders looks to celebrate these champions.
Nominations open 15th of July 2021.
Remote Working
Best Remote Team
Best Security for Remote Working
Best Community Engagement By A Brand
Best Customer Continuity
Special Recognition
Emerging Stronger – Digital for Good Award / Not-for-Profit
Emerging Stronger – Digital Hero
Digital Excellence Awards
Digital Transformation Enterprise
Digital Transformation in Industry and Infrastructure sponsored by Siemen
Best Use of Disruptive Technology sponsored by Skillnet Ireland
Best B2C Campaign
Best B2B Campaign
Best Integrated Media Campaign/ Strategy
Best in Social Media
Best in Storytelling, delivered by a remote team
Best Website
Best App sponsored by IrishDirectory
Best in Universal Design supported by Centre for Excellence in Universal Design
Small Agency of the Year
Large Agency of the Year
