Case Study: Nashville Film Festival Elevates Recognition with Custom Award from Awarding You

The Challenge:

The Nashville Film Festival, a renowned celebration of cinematic arts, sought to create a distinctive and memorable award for its 55th annual event. In previous years, the festival had utilized traditional plaques and simple engraved trophies. For this milestone year, their goal was to elevate their recognition program with a custom award that not only honored the recipients but also prominently represented the Nashville Film Festival brand. They envisioned an award that filmmakers and screenwriters would be proud to display, effectively communicating the festival's identity.

The Solution:

The Nashville Film Festival partnered with Awarding You to bring their vision to life. Unlike previous years' standard awards, the festival desired a unique design that integrated their logo directly into the award's shape. Sophia, representing the Nashville Film Festival's award committee, provided Awarding You with an initial mock-up of this concept.

The Awarding You team expertly translated this initial idea into a tangible design, complete with precise measurements and color specifications. Leveraging the versatility of acrylic material, Awarding You was able to create a larger and more substantial award than previous freestanding trophies, all while remaining within the festival's budget. This innovative approach allowed for a more impactful and visually striking representation of the Nashville Film Festival brand.

The Process and Collaboration:

Sophia discovered Awarding You through an internet search and found the entire custom award process to be seamless and enjoyable. She noted that Awarding You quickly grasped their objectives and effectively incorporated feedback throughout the design phase. The communication between the Nashville Film Festival and Awarding You's sales and art teams was efficient, enabling swift decision-making.

A key element of the collaboration was Awarding You's willingness to go the extra mile. The Nashville Film Festival conceived the idea of creating a larger version of the award for display at the festival venue. Despite not having produced an award of that scale previously, Awarding You successfully brought this ambitious idea to fruition.

The Results:

The custom awards created by Awarding You for the 55th Nashville Film Festival exceeded expectations. The unique design, which seamlessly integrated the festival's logo, resulted in an award that was both distinctive and representative of the organization's brand. The larger size and substantial feel of the acrylic award provided a greater sense of prestige, all while adhering to the budget.

Key Takeaways:

• Unique Brand Integration: Awarding You successfully incorporated the Nashville Film Festival's logo into the award's shape, creating a highly distinctive and brand-representative piece.
• Material Innovation: The use of acrylic allowed for a larger, more substantial award within the client's budget.
• Seamless Collaboration: Awarding You's clear communication and responsiveness made the custom design process easy and enjoyable for the client.
• Going Above and Beyond: Awarding You accommodated the client's request for a large-scale display award, demonstrating their flexibility and commitment to fulfilling the client's vision.
• Positive Reception: The award design was well-received by both the client and the award recipients, reinforcing its effectiveness.

The positive feedback from the award recipients and the successful execution of the large display award underscore the impact of Awarding You's custom design capabilities and collaborative approach. The Nashville Film Festival intends to continue their partnership with Awarding You and utilize the same impactful design for future events. Interested in designs for your own custom recognition project? Contact the Awarding You Custom Design Team today!