Published by Sue Johns-Chapman
Published Date 05.01.2026 
Kuhan Supramaniam reflects on his APAC Search Awards journey.
Last year, I entered the APAC Search Awards for the first time and walked away with Silver for Best Low Budget Campaign. This work was completed alongside Crystal Wong from Skyblue Search for Keilor Road Physio. As solo consultants competing against established agencies with full teams and substantial resources, that recognition proved something important: strategic thinking and meticulous execution can compete with scale.
This year, Kuhan Supramaniam Consulting has been shortlisted in four categories:
- Best Use of Search – Retail / eCommerce
- Best Use of Search – B2C
- Best Low Budget Campaign
- Best SEO Campaign
Each nomination represents a different facet of what makes independent consulting powerful: personalised, innovative solutions that drive measurable results, regardless of budget constraints or market competition.
The Kate Hill Flowers Story
All four nominations stem from work completed for Kate Hill Flowers, a luxury floral business based in Melbourne.
When the owner approached me, their business was well-established in the high-end market but facing a critical challenge: online sales had begun dropping. The solution went beyond standard SEO tactics. We implemented strategic entity consolidation to strengthen the business’s digital footprint, developed targeted content strategies that spoke to both luxury and mid-market customers, and built a technical foundation that could scale with growth.
The results exceeded expectations. Kate Hill Flowers successfully penetrated new market segments while maintaining their luxury positioning, with significant increases in organic visibility, transactions, and revenue, all achieved within a modest budget.
Competing at the Highest Level
Looking at the 2026 shortlist, I’m honoured to be nominated alongside respected names like StudioHawk, Megantic, Prosperity Media, and other exceptional agencies and consultants. These are teams that have built incredible reputations through years of client service and innovation. Being recognised in the same categories is both a privilege and a reminder of how much there is to learn from others in this space.
What Drives Me Forward
Beyond recognition, these nominations represent the privilege of working with clients who trust you with their businesses. Every project brings the opportunity to understand unique market challenges, develop solutions that work, and see genuine impact.
Whether working with clients across diverse industries, or refining what’s possible in search marketing — every day brings new opportunities to learn and grow.
As we count down to February 5th, I’m looking forward to celebrating alongside other finalists who represent the best of search marketing in the APAC region.
About Kuhan Supramaniam Consulting
Kuhan Supramaniam Consulting is an independent SEO consultant based in Melbourne, Australia, specialising in strategic SEO solutions for businesses across retail, e-commerce, B2B, B2C, and professional services sectors. With over ten years of experience and more than 1,500 website projects, Kuhan combines technical expertise with creative problem-solving to deliver measurable business results.
Connect:
- Website: kuhansupramaniam.com.au
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kuhan-supramaniam/
