Waterford company in running for digital creative award
Pictured (L–R): Naoise O Conchubhair, Head of Digital, Design Studio; Terry Spence, Director of B2B Sales, One4all; Alma Bustos - Event Manager, The Spiders and Gerard Tannam, Brand Director, Islandbridge. Pic: Andres Poveda,
Waterford-based business, Double L Media, located in Arundel Square, has been shortlisted in the Small Agency of the Year Award in this year's Spider Awards - Ireland’s longest-running and most prestigious digital awards.
The ceremony will take place on Friday, March 13, at the Round Room, Mansion House.
The black-tie gala will once again bring together the brightest minds from across Ireland’s digital, creative and technology sectors.
The ceremony will be held in the iconic Round Room at The Mansion House, with approximately 500 attendees expected on the night.
Established in 1996, the Spider Awards are dedicated to recognising companies and individuals who are driving innovation, creativity and excellence across the digital industry.
As Ireland’s longest-running digital awards programme, they set the benchmark for celebrating outstanding digital achievement.
The 2026 awards attracted a record-breaking number of entries, with a 30% increase on 2025 recorded.
The organisers said the increase in entries underlined the continued growth, ambition and quality within Ireland’s digital sector.
This year’s highest-entered categories include Best in Social Media Award, Best Consumer Campaign Award, Best in Storytelling Award, and Digital for Good Award, reflecting the industry’s focus on creativity, impact and purpose-driven digital work.
A major highlight for 2026 is the introduction of a new category, the Digital Rising Star Award, celebrating emerging talent and the next generation of digital leaders shaping Ireland’s future.
Clare Kilmartin, COO of The Spider Awards, said: “Marking our 29th year, the Spider Awards continue to showcase the extraordinary depth of talent, creativity and innovation within Ireland’s digital industry. The record level of entries this year is a testament to the ambition and quality of work being produced across the country."
Meanwhile, Terry Spence, Director of B2B Sales at One4all, the headline sponsor of this year's awards, said: "The calibre of work on this year’s shortlist reflects an industry that is constantly evolving, embracing new technologies and delivering meaningful impact. At One4all, we are proud to support the Spider Awards and to celebrate the individuals and organisations who are pushing digital boundaries and setting new standards of excellence.”
Kilkenny Design was also shortlisted for an award in the Best Use of Disruptive Technology Award.
The full shortlist and ticket information are available at https://thespiders.ie/
