Shannon Airport Campaigns Secure Top National and International Digital Marketing Awards
Monday 12th October 2026: Shannon Airport has secured national and international recognition for its marketing activity after two of its campaigns took top honours at the Digital Media Awards and the Vega Digital Awards. The airport's "The Best Place to Fly From" campaign won Gold in the Best in Class – Brand category at the Digital Media Awards, while its "Win Your Holiday Wishlist" campaign claimed victory in the Digital Marketing- Travel category at the international Vega Digital Awards.
Developed in collaboration with Havas Media Ireland, Shannon Airport's "The Best Place to Fly From" brand campaign features its popular feathered frequent fliers, Robin and Wren, and has been rolled out nationwide across television, cinema, radio, digital and out-of-home advertising throughout the year.
Meanwhile, the airport's "Win Your Holiday Wishlist" campaign, created in partnership with Granite Agency, earned international recognition at the Vega Digital Awards. Fronted by broadcaster and travel enthusiast Kathryn Thomas, the five-week campaign generated more than 70,000 entries and showcased the 40 routes available from Shannon Airport this year.
Commenting on the double success, Vanessa McTigue, Commercial Director of The Shannon Airport Group said: "We're delighted to win Gold at two such prestigious award events. These campaigns were all about connecting with our passengers in engaging and memorable ways, made possible through the fantastic collaboration between our marketing team and our agency partners. It's wonderful to see that work recognised both nationally and internationally with these award wins.
We're incredibly proud of our Best Place to Fly From campaign and of the affection people have shown for Robin and Wren since their arrival. It was also a pleasure to work with Kathryn Thomas on Win Your Holiday Wishlist, a campaign that not only highlighted the fantastic range of destinations available from Shannon but also gave 50 lucky winners the chance to take off to holiday hotspots around the world."
The latest accolades add to a growing list of industry recognition for Shannon Airport, which this week was also shortlisted in two categories at Ireland's Social Media Awards, known as the "Sockies". The airport has been nominated for Best Multiplatform Campaign for its video series on terminal upgrades, and Best Social Media Strategy for Brand for its "The Best Place to Fly From" campaign.
In addition to its digital marketing success, Shannon Airport has also been shortlisted for two Aviation Industry Awards in the Green Impact and Passenger Experience categories, as well as a prestigious Routes World Award, recognising excellence in route development and airline partnership growth.
Pictured receiving the Best In Class-Brand award at the Digital Marketing Awards are (L-R) Isabella Montanelli, Havas Media Ireland, Giorgia Esposito, Havas Media Ireland, Trevor Curran, Marketing Manager, Shannon Airport, Emily Brown, Marketing Manager, Shannon Airport and Hannah Kelleher, Senior Account Director, Havas Media Ireland.