Themed Awards Series
5
INTERNATIONAL AWARD CEREMONIES
65
COUNTRIES ATTENDEES ARRIVED FROM
1000+
TOTAL ATTENDEES
“THE BEST EOY YET!”
JOHN PEARSON, CEO DHL Express
Employee of the Year
We delivered a global awards series for DHL Express, creating five distinctly themed yet connected experiences across multiple international locations. Each event was designed to celebrate employee achievement through immersive storytelling, with a theme thoughtfully aligned to the significance of the event location. We combined diverse creative direction with consistent production standards across regions.
Unique themed approaches to global awards series
We developed and delivered a series of creatively distinct award ceremonies, each inspired by its location and designed to offer a unique, immersive guest experience. While each theme differed, all events were underpinned by a consistent delivery model, ensuring quality and brand alignment across every region.
Custom Scenic & Immersive Builds
We designed and produced a range of bespoke environments, transforming venues into fully realised worlds. From hidden speakeasy entrances and theatrical reveal moments to large-scale LED tunnels and temple-inspired staging, each experience was built to fully immerse guests within the narrative. Custom Stages were built around the event narratives, while a consistent scenic ‘A’ developed from the brand identity underpinned it, making it recognisable on a global scale.
Lost Mayan Civilisation
In the heart of the jungle, guests were welcomed by an ancient Mayan civilisation, entering through an LED tunnel adorned with lush foliage, as if stepping back in time. The ceremony began with a traditional dance, bringing the culture to life, while the room was draped in greenery with scenic built temple stage. As each award winner approached, their name appeared alongside their Mayan birth symbol, revealing a personalised reflection of their spiritual essence.
Masked Venetian Ball
Set against the elegance of a Venetian Ball, guests arrived in ornate masks and sweeping ballgowns, greeted by a venue themed in black and gold with a red-carpet entrance. As award winners took the stage, personalised face reveals, creatively concepted and delivered by our in-house team, unveiled the individuals behind the masks, adding a memorable and theatrical flourish to the evening.
1920's Speakeasy
Inspired by the birthplace of the Olympic Games, we reimagined the timeless laurel wreath as the defining architectural feature of the experience. Set within the iconic Zappeion in Athens, the stage centred around a striking sculptural laurel, layered with elegant white and gold scenic elements that complemented the venue’s grand neoclassical architecture. Classical styling, refined lighting and bespoke production worked in harmony with the historic surroundings, creating an immersive awards ceremony that celebrated both the rich heritage of Ancient Greece and the achievements of DHL’s Employee of the Year winners.
Ancient Greece
Set within the iconic Zappeion in Athens, the stage centred around a striking sculptural laurel, layered with elegant white and gold scenic elements that complemented the venue’s grand neoclassical architecture. Classical styling, refined lighting and bespoke production worked in harmony with the historic surroundings, creating an immersive awards ceremony that celebrated both the rich heritage of Ancient Greece and the achievements of DHL’s Employee of the Year winners.
Across all five events, we balanced diverse theming with consistent execution, delivering a scalable, high-impact awards series across multiple countries.
