Suwanee’s #LipSyncChallenge Video Wins International Awards

SUWANEE, GA – The City of Suwanee Police Department’s #LipSyncChallenge video has recently been honored with multiple international awards. The video – which was produced by City of Suwanee marketing staff and starred the Suwanee Police – won a Silver W3 Award in the category of Video Features – Use of Interactive Video. Receiving over 5,000 entries from across the globe, the W3 Awards honor outstanding websites, web marketing, web video, mobile sites/apps and social content created by some of the best interactive agencies, designers, and creators worldwide.

“The creativity and quality of this season’s entries surpassed even our grandest expectations. As the digital landscape continues to expand and break new ground, our winners are a testament to the creative capability that makes the internet a true work of art,” said Derek Howard, Director of the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts, which judges the W3 Awards.

The #LipSyncChallenge video also won two Silver Davey Awards in the categories of Best Use of Interactive Video and Best Art Direction for Online Film/Video. Named for the hero of David and Goliath, "Creative Davids" derive their strength from big ideas rather than big budgets. With 3,000 entries from around the world, the Davey Awards honor the finest creative work from the best small shops, firms, and companies worldwide.

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The City of Suwanee Annual Report was also a big winner at the Davey Awards, bringing home three statuettes in the categories of Copywriting for Design/Print, Art Direction/Graphic Design for Design/Print, and Annual Report for Design/Print.

Both the #LipSyncChallenge video and Annual Report can be viewed at Suwanee.com.

Photo and video courtesy City of Suwanee