ORLANDO, Fla. (Dec. 17, 2024) – &Barr – Florida’s oldest and largest independent advertising agency – was recently recognized with three awards, including a Gold and two Silvers in the prestigious international 2025 Graphis Advertising Award Annual, celebrating outstanding creativity in advertising.

“We’ve arrived at an interesting time as our industry finds itself at the event horizon of AI and what that means for creativity and the art we produce. We at &Barr simply feel if the creative piece is intuitive, has an emotional pulse and puts a smile on the face of a consumer (if only for a moment) we’ve done our part,” said VP, Creative Director Christian Wojciechowski. “Being judged by the likes of Droga5, Shine United and Retrospect and coming away with hardware is an honor for this great agency nestled in Central Florida. We were so pleased hearing the news!”

&Barr’s creative excellence demonstrates the agency’s commitment to craft, strategy and bold ideas that make advertising not just a tool for selling, but an art form that drives culture forward.

The agency’s gold was awarded for the creation and launch of Space Coast Credit Union’s new advertising campaign “Watchdog” that brings its iconic logo to life through computer generated animation. &Barr’s full-service offerings, including creative, public relations and media and analytics services, worked together to holistically develop and support an integrated brand campaign to reach both current and future members.

The following is a complete list of &Barr’s 2025 Graphis Advertising Awards:

Gold Graphis Advertising Award:

  • Financial Services, Video: Watchdog – Space Coast Credit Union

Silver Graphis Advertising Award:

  • Professional Services, Video: Miniature Moments – Massey Services
  • Corporate, Print: Rosen Runway – Rosen Hotels & Resorts

Held annually, The Graphis Advertising Award Annual is celebrating their 80th year honoring global creativity and the industry’s best talents in design, advertising, art/illustration, photography and more. The recognition via gold and silver awards is a testament of &Barr’s dedication to their art and clients’ overall successes, helping them stand apart in competitive industries.

About &Barr

&Barr is a full-service advertising agency providing integrated services, including branding; creative; public relations; account service; social media; and traditional and digital media and analytics. As Florida’s oldest, largest, independently owned agency, &Barr serves a diverse roster of national and international brands, including Florida’s Space Coast Office of Tourism, Massey Services, Rosen Hotels & Resorts, Space Coast Credit Union and the YMCA of Central Florida, among others. Celebrating more than 67 years in business, &Barr’s headquarters is located on Lake Eola in the heart of downtown Orlando, Fla., and the company is proud to be a locally founded, multi-generational, family-owned agency. For more information, visit www.andbarr.co.