We felt we could all use a welcome distraction today, so we’ve chosen to begin rolling out the most important industry award, AgencySpy Dog of the Year. More to come in the days ahead, all of which will lead up to our election of AgencySpy Dog of the Year’s Grand Pup.
When we put out our call for entries last month, we weren’t sure what to expect and it’s fair to say we’ve been overwhelmed by the positive response. We received a great many entries with fantastic dogs of all persuasions across agencies big and small, and sorting through the images and descriptions has been a great delight. No dog is a loser, with each pup excelling in one area or another, leaving us the task of designating a great number of awards for these worthy recipients.
Our first batch of winners begins with our very first entry. LinkedIn Creative Studios’s scrappy little Ewok stole our hearts with his adorable looks and spot-on name, and we’re sure his Zoom cameos are always met with great enthusiasm. For his bravery on the field of battle and contributions in defeating the Empire, we have awarded him with AgencySpy Dog of the Year’s Battle of Endor Hero’s Medal (please don’t sue us, Disney).
Battle of Endor Hero’s Medal:
My Ewok is the best boy ever especially when he makes surprise Zoom cameos and makes everyone smile big! #AgencySpyDOTY Ewok from LinkedIn Creative Studio SF @AgencySpy pic.twitter.com/hpWme9DFDw
— Anastacia Maggioncal (@staciamagg) October 6, 2020
Cooper is a dog navigating parents with divided loyalties. His human mother works for BBDO New York, while his father works for Publicis New York. For his role in bridging the holding company divide, Cooper has earned the AgencySpy Dog of the Year’s Jimmy Carter Award for Peacemaking.
Jimmy Carter Award for Peacemaking:
#AgencySpyDOTY @AgencySpy Meet the Cooper dog. Mother = BBDO NY, Father Publicis NY. Endless snuggles await post zoom. pic.twitter.com/TneNIuXFVe
— Matt McKay (@heymmckay) October 15, 2020
Some gifts we are just born with. For Pavone pup Luna, that means a particular talent for uncontrollable drooling. Her other attributes include toughness, tenacity and a bit of spontaneous flatulence (Who among us, really, doesn’t experience that from time to time?). For her prolific salivation, we have awarded Luna with the AgencySpy Dog of the Year Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Drooling Arts.
Outstanding Achievement in the Drooling Arts:
What makes Luna @AgencySpy Dog of the Year material? She’s the living, breathing embodiment of our agency’s ethos: tough, tenacious and bulldogged. As for the uncontrolled drooling and spontaneous flatulence … we’re a little of that, too. #AgencySpyDOTY pic.twitter.com/ZwNWUas9og
— Pavone (@pavone) October 15, 2020
We fell for the awkward somnolent poses of Parker, a pup from Rain the Growth Agency. As his entry notes, he “doesn’t know how to sleep regular.” We agree with the assessment that he’s adorable and admire his unique sleeping style, a quality that landed him an AgencySpy Dog of the Year Award for Most Awkward Sleeper. Sweet dreams, buddy.
Most Awkward Sleeper:
Parker should be #AgencySpyDOTY because he doesn’t know how to sleep regular, and that’s sad. Also he’s adorable. @rainforgrowth pic.twitter.com/XWZHKvagA3
— Schmidty (@PdxSchmidty) October 7, 2020
Canvas Worldwide’s very own Louie captured our attention with his unique style. For a doggy disguise seemingly inspired by Thelma and Louise, we’re awarding him the AgencySpy Dog of the Year Roadtrip Renegade Award.
Roadtrip Renegade Award:
Louie is such a ham! Trying on his best disguise to fool you into thinking he’s sweet 😂. #AgencySpyDOTY @CanvasWorldwide @AgencySpy pic.twitter.com/pciCmErmUU
— J. E. Mitchell (@jemitch77) October 7, 2020
Need more AgencySpy Dog of the Year? Check out the other rounds of winners: