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 develop brands that inspire, connect people or set new standards? Whether it's a digital platform, consumer goods, food brand, financial services provider, NGO or luxury label – the German Brand Award highlights outstanding brand management within the industry. Discover the right category for 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 
 servicesCulture & 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. Acoustic & 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*- Awards are presented in 16 additional categories. The best entries in each of these categories are honoured on stage with the “Best of Best” distinction and showcased, gaining exceptional visibility as a result. - * 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)
