KDD Marketing has received seven honors in the 2026 Hermes Creative Awards, earning one Platinum Award, two Gold Awards and four Honorable Mentions in the international creative competition.
The latest recognition follows the agency’s first- and third-place finishes in the 2026 Service Industry Advertising Awards and adds to awards received in 2025 from the Davey Awards, American Graphic Design Awards and the Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce.
KDD Marketing earned a Platinum Award in the Publications & Informational Materials/Annual Report category and Gold Awards for Apparel/Branded Merchandise and Website – Marketing, PR, Advertising, Digital Agency.
“Our team is committed to the success of every client we work with,” said Katy Dwyer, founder and creative director of KDD Marketing. “Being recognized in an international arena for that dedication and our expertise across different industries is an honor.”
The Hermes Creative Awards, administered by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals, recognize outstanding creative work from around the world. The 2026 competition received more than 6,000 entries from 31 countries. Platinum Awards recognize entries scoring between 90 and 100, while Gold Awards are presented to entries scoring between 80 and 89.
Founded in 2009 as Katy Dwyer Design, Kingston, New York-based KDD Marketing is a full-service boutique marketing agency specializing in branding, website development and integrated marketing strategies for clients throughout the tri-state area.