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The German Brand Awards hold a unique position

In 2026, the German Brand Awards celebrate their 10th anniversary. Since their premiere, the awards have grown into an international industry benchmark, honouring new …

Interview

The German Brand Awards honouring 10 years of brand excellence

In 2026, the German Brand Awards will celebrate their 10th anniversary. Since their debut, the awards have evolved into an international industry benchmark, honouring …

German Brand Award 2026

Apply now for the German Brand Awards 2026 and join the anniversary edition

The German Brand Awards are kicking off a new round under the motto “Brand Forward“. Companies, agencies and creative teams can now submit their brands, strategies and …

German Brand Award 2025

MAHLE wins Gold for sustainability as a credible strategy

The future of the automotive industry lies in climate-neutral mobility. With this conviction, technology group MAHLE demonstrates how social responsibility and brand …

German Brand Award 2025

HEEET wins Best of Best for brand identity with team spirit

Two traditional companies, one shared vision: the German economy without its Mittelstand would paint a bleak picture of the future. All the more valuable, therefore, …

German Brand Award 2025

E.ON wins Gold and Best of Best for outstanding brand leadership

Electricity, gas and heat are systemically important – and more vulnerable than ever. The era of traditional energy supply is coming to an end. But not for E.ON: at …

German Brand Award 2025

From a Networking Event to a Branch Platform

The German Brand Convention 2025 made one thing clear: Networking today also means shaping the future together. Under the guiding theme Code and Culture, the event …

Honorary Awards Winner 2025

“The Energy Transition Should Feel Like a Lifestyle – Almost a Cultural Movement”

With a clear purpose, bold design, and a digital operating system for the energy transition, 1KOMMA5° impressed both jury and public alike. And won this year’s German …

Honorary Awards Winner 2025

How a Sustainable Thought Became a Brand

Martin Höfeler is considered a pioneer of the German fair fashion scene. With Armedangels, he has shown how sustainability and commercial success can be combined. In …

Honorary Awards Winner 2025

When the Fight Against Food Waste Bears Its Fruits

Every second, 80.000kg of food statistically ends up in the bin worldwide. The social impact company Too Good To Go wants to change this and is declaring war on food …

German Brand Award 2025

German Brand Awards 2025: Where Social Impact Meets Brand Excellence

Recognising brands that stand for more: The German Brand Awards 2025 celebrate future-focused brand leadership. The Brand Convention sets the tone with panels on AI, …

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German Brand Awards: New Website for the Leading Branding Competition

The new German Brand Awards website is live – now with everything you need to know about taking part, the jury, the award show, and outstanding brand strategies. Clear …

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German Brand Award 2025

German Brand Convention 2025: Secure Your Ticket for the Networking Event in Berlin

Experience brand leadership live: For the first time, the German Brand Convention 2025 “Code and Culture” is open to all. Expect top speakers and fresh insights on …

German Brand Award 2025

brand eins – Reliable partner for working with brands and organisations

Knowing how economy works: brand eins is supporting the German Brand Award for the first time this year as an official media partner. Together, our shared expertise …

Honorary Awards Winner 2024

Scent Over Sugar: How Air Up Is Rethinking a Daily Essential

Flavoured by scent, powered by purpose: air up is redefining how we drink and was honoured with Startup of the Year at the German Brand Awards 2024. In this interview, …

Honorary Awards Winner 2024

How Everdrop Turns Sustainability Into Brand Strategy

Refillable cleaning products, circular design and a clear brand purpose – it can only mean one thing: a German Brand Award 2024 for Best Purpose of the Year. In this …

Honorary Awards Winner 2024

STIHL’s Brand Strategy: Consistency and Customer Focus

How values, teamwork and sustainable thinking create true brand loyalty. Sarah Gewert shares insights into STIHL’s brand vision, culture and what it takes to build a …

German Brand Award 2024

The German Brand Awards in 3 Words

What makes the German Brand Awards so special? We asked and got some bold answers. In this video, industry voices from leading companies share their personal …

German Brand Award 2024

The Highlights of the 2024 German Brand Awards - Teaser

Goosebump moments, powerful voices, outstanding brands.The mood video from the German Brand Awards 2024 and the Brand Convention captures the full energy of this …

German Brand Award 2024

Your Definition of Brand Success?

Is it the promise it keeps? The emotion it sparks? The way it stands out? In this video from the German Brand Awards 2024, brand experts from companies like STIHL, …

German Brand Award 2024

What Makes a Brand Successful?

From emotional brand loyalty to clear brand strategy – at the German Brand Awards 2024, the people behind brands like BMW, STIHL, everdrop and VDI share what brand …

German Brand Award 2024

The Highlights of the 2024 German Brand Awards

Goosebump moments, powerful voices, outstanding brands.The mood video from the German Brand Awards 2024 and the Brand Convention captures the full energy of this …

German Brand Award 2024

What Makes Your Project Stand Out?

Gaming meets music. The metaverse meets motorcycles. Sustainability meets design. In this video, you’ll hear from Verena Sudarić-Hefner (Universal Music Group for …

Honorary Awards Winner 2023

Banking for the Future: Sustainable, Digital, Community-Driven

What if money could change the world? Tomorrow combines sustainable banking with technology and community. In the interview, co-founder Jakob Berndt talks about impact …

Honorary Awards Winner 2023

Deposit, Not Waste: How RECUP Is Redefining To-Go Culture

With RECUP and REBOWL, reCup has launched a nationwide reuse system. In the interview, founders Fabian Eckert and Florian Pachaly talk about product design, circular …

Honorary Awards Winner 2023

How Strauss Built a Cult Brand – With Vision and Purpose

With a clear vision, hands-on mentality and attention to detail, Henning Strauss has repositioned the family business. In the interview, the CEO discusses emotion, …

Honorary Awards Winner 2022

Designing for Inclusion: How Aktion Mensch Makes Brands Accessible to All

With its #PlacesForAll campaign, Aktion Mensch shows how brands can create genuine accessibility. Communications Manager Josephine Thiel shares why inclusion is a key …

Honorary Awards Winner 2022

Refill, Not Waste – How Greenpeace Is Driving Change

With its “Refill Diet” campaign, Greenpeace Switzerland raised awareness about packaging waste and showed how reusables can become the new norm. A strong message for …

Honorary Awards Winner 2022

Female Empowerment Meets Brand Strategy

With period underwear, a clear mission and strong community spirit, ooia helped shape a new product category. Founders Kati Ernst and Kristine Zeller discuss brand …

Honorary Awards Winner 2022

Brand Strategy With Impact: Bosch, IoT and the Power of Bold Thinking

With #LikeABosch, Boris Dolkhani has sharpened Bosch’s brand and added emotional relevance. In the interview, he shares his view on leadership, digital branding and …

German Brand Award 2022

Brands. People. Moments.

This video from the Brand Convention and the German Brand Awards 2022 brings the energy of the event back to life – and makes brand success visible. Dive in and …

German Brand Award 2021

German Brand Awards 2021: Where Brands Take Centre Stage - Teaser

A picture is worth a thousand words: This video from the 2021 awards show and Brand Convention captures just how vibrant exchange, recognition and inspiration can be. …

German Brand Award 2021

Brand Successes That Inspire

The German Brand Awards 2021 ceremony and the German Brand Convention were a hybrid event packed with insights, emotion and best practices. From bold brand relaunches …

Honorary Awards Winner 2021

Brand With Responsibility: Oliver Blume on Transformation at Porsche

E-mobility, sustainability, brand leadership – Porsche CEO Oliver Blume talks about purposeful transformation, balancing heritage and innovation, and why customer …

Honorary Awards Winner 2021

Purposeful Brand Diversity: How FOND OF Is Rethinking the Market

From ergobag to THE SHIP – the founding team of FOND OF has built seven brands in just a few years. In the interview, they discuss bold ideas, sustainable …

German Brand Award 2021

German Brand Awards 2021: Where Brands Take Centre Stage

A picture is worth a thousand words: This video from the 2021 awards show and Brand Convention captures just how vibrant exchange, recognition and inspiration can be. …

German Brand Award 2020

Driving Brand Transformation – Tina Müller Leads Douglas into the Digital Age

With bold transformation and a clear strategy, Tina Müller has shaped Douglas into a leading digital beauty platform. In this interview, she shares her views on …

German Brand Award 2019

From Heritage Brand to Industry 4.0 Player – Guiding Change Through Strategic Brand Leadership

Nadine Rahman of ifm solutions and Eric Snoeijen of Bosch Rexroth discussed how companies can successfully navigate the transformation from traditional enterprise to …

German Brand Award 2019

Employer branding - Attracting and Retaining the Best

How Can Employers Attract and Retain Top Talent in Today’s Competitive Job Market? Arndt Papenfuß (Kaldewei) and Anne Grobe (comdirect bank) explored this topic in a …

German Brand Award 2019

Brand Management in Professional Football – A Surefire Success or the Result of Strategic Brand Leadership?

Sebastian Otten of Borussia VfL 1900 Mönchengladbach and Philipp Mokrohs of FC Bayern Munich spoke on the topic of brand management in professional football at the …

Honorary Awards Winner 2019

From Idea to Icon: Bosch Home & Garden Rethinks DIY

At Bosch Home & Garden, Dr Annette Becker drives innovation from a user-first perspective. In this interview, she discusses agile brand leadership, iconic product …

German Brand Award 2019

German Brand Awards 2019 - Award Ceremony

For the fourth time, the winners of the German Brand Awards were honoured at a prestigious gala held on 6 June 2019 at the Telekom Representative Office in Berlin. A …

German Brand Award 2018

German Brand Awards 2018 - Award Ceremony

For the third time, the prestigious German Brand Award was presented on 21 June 2018 at the German Historical Museum/Schlüterhof in Berlin. More than 500 award …

German Brand Award 2018

German Brand Awards 2018 Award Ceremony - Teaser

For the third time, the prestigious German Brand Awards were presented on 21 June 2018 at the German Historical Museum/Schlüterhof in Berlin. More than 500 award …

Honorary Awards Winner 2018

Bold Brand With Purpose – How VAUDE Is Leading the Way

Dr Antje von Dewitz has turned VAUDE into a flagship brand for authentic sustainability. In this interview, she shares her perspective on responsible brand building, …

German Brand Award 2017

German Brand Award 2017 - Award Ceremony

German Brand Award 2017

German Brand Awards 2017 – Award Ceremony Teaser

For the second time, the winners of the German Brand Awards were honoured on 29 June 2017 during a formal gala at the German Historical Museum in Berlin. More than 500 …

Honorary Awards Winner 2017

EDEKA as an Experience Brand: Balancing Trust and Diversity

Markus Mosa discusses the brand power of individuality, the strength of local retailers, and how EDEKA is shaping the future of food retail with emotional engagement …

Honorary Awards Winner 2016

Brand Transformation at Vorwerk: Repositioning Thermomix and Kobold

Rainer Strecker, Frank van Oers and Rainer Christian Genes have strategically advanced the Vorwerk brand. Their focus: emotional brand experiences, growth through …

German Brand Award 2016

German Brand Awards 2016 - Award Ceremony

German Brand Award 2016

German Brand Awards 2016 – Award Ceremony Teaser

On 16 June 2016, the winners of the German Brand Awards were honoured during a prestigious gala held at the DRIVE. Volkswagen Group Forum on Unter den Linden in …

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