Disziplines and Categories

The Award Disciplines

Participation in the German Brand Awards is possible in two disciplines. You can register your project in one discipline and assign a category and up to three additional categories to this discipline.

  • Excellent Brands

    Do you create brands that inspire, connect or set new standards? Whether it’s a digital platform or consumer good, a food brand or financial service, an NGO or luxury label – the German Brand Award gives you the stage to showcase excellence in brand management. Find the category that suits your brand here:

    Animal & Pet Supplies

    e.g. Manufacturer of pet food, toys, transport boxes

    Banking & Financial Services

    e.g. Banks, building societies, credit card companies, leasing companies

    Beauty & Care

    e.g. Manufacturer of body care, cosmetics, wellness, hygiene (incl. trademarks)

    Building & Elements

    e.g. Supplier of smart home, building management, building materials, windows and doors

    Chemicals, Materials & Supplies

    e.g. Manufacturer of packaging materials, plastics, color pigments, C-parts, raw materials, fine chemicals, specialty chemicals

    Consumer Electronics

    e.g. Manufacturer of consumer electronics, smartphones, audio equipment, photo cameras

    Corporate Services

    e.g. Service providers in the field of business and personnel consulting, tax consulting, lawyers, security
    services

    Culture & Concerts

    e.g. Organizers of concerts, festivals or shows, museums, theaters

    Digital Service Portals & Platforms

    e.g. Comparison sites, rating platforms, search sites, social networks / communities

    Education & Research

    e.g. Schools, universities, kindergartens, research institutes, foundations, other educational institutions private or public

    Fashion

    e.g. Manufacturers of clothing, footwear, accessories, eyewear, bags (incl. trademarks)

    Fast Moving Consumer Goods

    e.g. Manufacturers of foods, beverages, drugstore products (incl. private labels)

    Health & Pharmaceuticals

    e.g. Hospitals, care facilities, manufacturers of pharmaceuticals or medical technology (incl. generics)

    Heating & Bathroom

    e.g. Manufacturer of heating, air conditioning and power engineering, bathroom & sanitary equipment

    Industry, Machines & Engineering

    e.g. Machinery & equipment manufacturers, manufacturers of machine tools, industrial components or construction machinery

    Insurance

    e.g Insurance companies, statutory health insurers, insurance brokers

    Interior & Living

    e.g. Manufacturer of furniture, home textiles, flooring, garden furniture

    Kids & Toys

    e.g. Manufacturer of games, toys, strollers, baby equipment

    Kitchen & Household Appliances

    e.g. Manufacturer of kitchens, kitchen appliances, cleaning equipment, vacuum robots, air purifiers

    Leisure & Crafts

    e.g. Manufacturer of art and craft supplies, musical instruments, knitting accessories

    Lighting

    e.g. Manufacturer of illuminants, lighting technology, lamps (indoor & outdoor)

    Logistics & Infrastructure

    e.g. Utilities, power generators, logistics service providers, cable network providers, fuel and gasoline dealers

    Luxury

    e.g. Manufacturer of luxury items, jewelry, watches

    Media & Entertainment

    e.g. Media companies, publishers, news portals, newspapers, magazines, TV/digital broadcast brands, TV/radio stations

    Non-Governmental Organizations & Public Affairs

    e.g. Non-profit institutions, foundations, associations, city brands, regional brands, parties

    Office & Stationery

    e.g. Manufacturer of paper, office supplies, stationery

    Real Estate & Property

    e.g. Service providers in the construction industry, brokers, property managers

    Sports & Outdoor Goods

    e.g. Manufacturers of sports equipment and products, sportswear (incl. private labels)

    Sports Associations & Sporting Clubs

    e.g. Associations, clubs, leagues incl. e-sports, organizers of championships or tournaments

    Telecommunications & IT

    e.g. Telecommunications companies, hardware and software manufacturers, cloud solution providers, IT service providers

    Tools & Gardening

    e.g. Manufacturer of tools, garden equipment (incl. trademarks)

    Tourism & Gastronomy

    e.g. Hotels, tour operators, airlines, travel marketers, restaurants, fast food chains, bakeries, rest stops

    Trade Fairs & Event Locations

    e.g. Exhibition organizers, arenas, stadiums and venues ( incl. digital hubs )

    Tade, Retail & e-Commerce

    e.g. Food retail, fashion chains, web stores

    Transport & Mobility

    e.g. Manufacturer & service provider in the field of automobility, electromobility, public transportation

  • Excellence in Brand Strategy and Creation

    You shape brand experiences that resonate – from big ideas to the finest detail? Whether it’s immersive events, smart digital campaigns, distinctive sound branding, bold design, or visionary strategy: Excellence in Brand Strategy and Creation is where your work belongs.

    Acustic & Sensoric Branding

    e.g. Audio logos, sound logos, sound worlds, earcons, corporate songs

    Ambient Media & Outdoor Advertising

    e.g. Poster campaigns, outdoor installations, special advertising formats in urban living space

    Architecture & Buildings

    e.g. Brand-typical architecture of company buildings such as branches, head offices, campuses

    Brand Events

    e.g. Product launches, roadshows, conferences, networking events, company anniversaries

    Digital Campaign

    e.g. Predominantly digitally implemented campaigns, Social media, banners, VoD

    Classic Campaign

    e.g. Predominantly analog campaigns, print, OOH, TV, radio

    360° Campaign

    e.g. Cross-channel, holistically implemented campaigns for brand or product communication

    CRM & Personalization

    e.g. CRM programs, off- and online mailings, integrated dialog campaigns, direct marketing activities

    Digital Solutions & Apps

    e.g. Apps for using, controlling or retrieving information about products and services

    Fairs & Exhibitions

    e.g. Trade show booths, pop-up stores, brand experience centers, showrooms

    Influencer Marketing

    e.g. Sponsored communication, co-creation, channel takeover, product testing

    Intranet & Collaboration

    e.g. Intranet portals, collaboration platforms, forums and internal blogs

    Movies, Commercials & Virals

    e.g. Corporate films, image films, TV spots, virals

    Point of Sale

    e.g. Promotional measures in (digital) retail, brand stores at online retailers, flagship stores, digital showrooms

    Print

    e.g. Advertising campaigns, annual reports, yearbooks

    Public Relations

    e.g. Successful crisis communication, press events, storytelling in corporate communication

    Social Media

    e.g. Activities and campaigns on social networks (such as Instagram, TikTok), community management

    Storytelling & Content Marketing

    e.g. Podcasts, Blogs & Vlogs, Magazines

    User Experience

    e.g. Holistic customer experiences, usability of products, websites or e-shops

    Web & Mobile

    e.g. Corporate or product websites, micro-sites, portals

    Brand Design › Product Brand

    e.g. Corporate design for product brands incl. own brands (redesign or relaunch)

    Brand Design › Corporate Brand

    e.g. Corporate design for company brands (redesign or relaunch)

    Brand Design › Logo

    e.g. Relaunch company logos, new creation of product logos

    Brand Design › Packaging

    e.g. Innovative use of materials, differentiated packaging design

    Brand Design › Product Design

    e.g. Brand-typical product design in form, color and/or handling

    Brand Strategy › B2B

    e.g. Brand portfolio, brand architecture, brand positioning, brand cooperation strategies

    Brand Strategy › B2C

    e.g. Brand portfolio, brand architecture, brand positioning, brand cooperation strategies

    Brand Behaviour

    e.g. Behavioral guidelines, employee programs, corporate fashion collections

    Brand Digitalization

    e.g. Augmented and virtual reality, online configurators, branded service digitalizations

    Brand Innovation & New Business Models

    e.g. New, disruptive business models and branches, innovative new product launches, crowdfunding approaches

    Branded CSR › Social

    e.g. Social commitment, educational work, sponsoring of events with social relevance

    Branded CSR › Environmental

    e.g. Activities for climate protection or sustainability, sponsoring of events with climate policy relevance

    Employer Branding Activities & Campaigns

    e.g. Employer marketing, employer brand campaigns and events

    Internal Branding & Brand Academies

    e.g. Brand academies, internal brand communication concepts, internal communication, e-learning offers

  • Additional categories*

    Prizes will be awarded in an additional 16 categories. The best entries in each category will be presented on stage, giving them high visibility.

    * If an award is also given in an additional category, then corresponding additional service fees will apply for the additional service package.

    under Excellent Brands

    Brand Innovation of the Year
    Best Brand Innovation

    Circular Brand of the Year
    Best brand with circular measures

    Corporate Brand of the Year
    Best Corporate Brand

    Digital Brand of the Year
    Best Digital Brand

    Employer Brand of the Year
    Best Employer Brand

    Newcomer Brand of the Year
    Best New Brand Development

    Product Brand of the Year
    Best Product Brand

    Service Brand of the Year
    Best Service Brand

    Sustainable Brand of the Year
    Most Sustainable Brand

    under Excellence in Brand Strategy and Creation

    AI Project of the Year
    Best Project with use of artificial intelligence

    Brand Efficiency of the Year
    Project with best cost-impact ratio (e.g. ROI, cost-per-lead)

    Brand Experience of the Year
    Project with best brand experience

    Brand Impact of the Year
    Project with greatest impact (e.g. sales impact, increased awareness)

    Brand Innovation of the Year
    Project with greatest brand innovation

    Brand Revival of the Year
    Best brand revitalization project

    Brand Stratgy of the Year
    Best brand strategy

    Circular Brand of the Year
    Best communication around a circular measure

    Lighthouse Project of the Year
    Project with the greatest appeal (e.g., a lot of internal/external attention, strategic flagship project)

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