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Annertech-bigO, National Library of Ireland Wins Grand Prix at the 27th Spider Awards

Granite, Airtricity and TG4 are among the other winners weaving webs of success at Ireland’s ‘Digital Oscars’

The Spider Awards, Ireland’s premier celebration of digital excellence, proudly announces Annertech-bigO as the recipient of the coveted Grand Prix Award for their outstanding application for the National Library of Ireland. The agency also took home the award for ‘Best in Universal Design’. Other big winners include Granite, who took home the prize for ‘Large Agency of the Year’ and ‘Best in E-Commerce’.

Other winners at the Spider Awards 2024 include:

Best App: Deloitte Digital- Brown Thomas
Best Collaboration: Core Optimisation- Failte Ireland
Best Use of Disruptive Technology: Future Proof Insights- AIG
Digital Team of the Year: Central Bank of Ireland
Best in Storytelling Award: VITHIT

Since its foundation in 1997, The Spider Awards, hailed as the ‘digital Oscars’, has been championing exceptional achievements in digital marketing, social media campaigns, and technological innovation. The 27th edition of the awards, sponsored by One4all, delivers a memorable event, bringing together over 500 industry leaders and professionals for the black tie gala dinner at the Round Room in the Mansion House this evening.

Tracey Carney, Managing Director of The Spiders, expressed her enthusiasm for this year’s entries, emphasising the exceptional quality and creativity demonstrated by participants. She said, “Tonight’s Spider Awards spotlight the extraordinary creativity at the intersection of humanity and digital innovation. As technology reshapes our world, the talent we celebrate tonight are not just enduring; they are flourishing and setting the pace for the future. A special mention to Annertech – Big O for clinching the Grand Prix with The National Library Website—a well-deserved win. Crafting a website for a library is a complex task, yet they excelled, delivering an outstanding site with universal design at its heart.”

Lou Hickey, Marketing Director, EMEA One4all said of this year’s entries, “The calibre of entries in this year’s Spiders exemplifies the abundance of excellence in digital marketing expertise and spotlights the creativity that is an intrinsic part of our DNA. As natural storytellers, digital marketers have found their space to execute dynamic, data-driven campaigns that have yielded phenomenal results for consumer brands and community initiatives.”

The Spider Awards judging process ensures fairness and transparency, with entries evaluated against stringent criteria by an independent panel of experts. Winners are selected based on the overall quality of their campaigns, projects, and contributions to digital innovation.

This year’s Spider Awards delivered an unparalleled celebration of digital brilliance, showcasing the best and brightest talents in Ireland digital landscape, honouring outstanding achievements and celebrating digital excellence.

For further information, imagery or to speak with Tracey Carney or any of the winners, please contact; Ann-Marie Sheehan, Aspire PR & Marketing,

T : ++872985569 E: annmarie@aspire-pr.com

The Spider Awards Winners 2024

Best in E-Commerce : Granite- Element Whiskey
Best Website- Large Company: Kooba- Payslip
Best Website – SME: CarveOn
Best in Universal Design (in partnership with Centre for Excellence in Universal Design): Annertech- bigO, National Library of Ireland
Best Use of Disruptive Technology (in partnership with Skillnet Ireland): Future Proof Insights- AIG
Best in Social Media (in partnership with Olytico): Lorg Media-TG4
Large Agency of the Year: Granite
Small Agency of the Year: StoryLab
Best Integrated Media Campaign: Genesis- Public Health Agency
Best Influencer Led Campaign: KASH Beauty
Best Consumer Campaign (in partnership with One4all): Real Time Digital- Henderson Group – SPAR NI & EUROSPAR NI
Digital Team of the Year: Central Bank of Ireland
Best Brand (in partnership with Deloitte Digital): The Very Group
Digital for Good (in partnership with Magnet +): Strikepay
Cultural Driver: Edelman-SSE Airtricity
Sustainability Impact: Electric Ireland Superhomes
Best App: Deloitte Digital- Brown Thomas
Best Collaboration: Core Optimisation- Failte Ireland
Best UX & Customer Experience (in partnership with UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School): Square 1- ePaper
Best in Storytelling Award (in partnership with Aspire PR): VITHIT
Grand Prix Award (in partnership with One4all): Annertech- bigO, National Library of Ireland

Editors Notes

The Spiders

The Spiders, established in 1996, are dedicated to recognising companies and individuals driving digital excellence. Notable previous winners include Revolut, The Good Glow, Tribe, Kooba, AIB, Wolfgang and Granite.

The Spider Awards, now in their 27th year, are the longest running digital awards in Ireland. They are dedicated to recognising excellence in every aspect of digital work, reflecting the impact of digital transformation on the modern world. The judging committee comprises of Ireland’s leading web experts, business leaders, luminaries and visionaries. Previous winners have gone on to great success in their respective industries.

One4all

One4all is a market-leading gift card brand and part of global payments company Blackhawk Network. First launched in Ireland in 2002 and the U.K. in 2006 through the post office networks, it has continued with a dynamic growth trajectory across Europe.

Consistently innovating, One4all launched a world-first multi-store gift card – One4all Digital – in 2019; and has developed a curated range of category-specific gift cards in the UK, and the Netherlands.

In Ireland, One4all Rewards collaborates with corporate and SME clients nationwide, helping Irish businesses reward employees through the Government’s Small Benefits Exemption scheme utilising its Digital Reloadable and Chip & PIN products; Cyclescheme, its bike to work scheme, and employee Christmas Club.

For more Information on how we can help with your rewards programme, please contact a member of our sales team today on rewards@one4all.Ie

The One4all Gift Card is issued by GVS Prepaid (Europe) Ltd and GVS Prepaid Ltd; and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland, and the Financial Conduct Authority under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (register ref 900230) for the issuing of electronic money, respectively. As a regulated product, cardholders’ money is protected and held in a segregated account in accordance with the safeguarding requirements until it is spent by cardholders with One4all retailers.