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2026 Winners
Best Use of Search – Retail / eCommerce (SEO)
Winner 2026
Prosperity Media & Somerzby
— Nesting Big ResultsBest Use of Search – Retail / eCommerce (PPC)
Winner 2026
Connected Culture & Urban Sales
— Hej då Ikea! Kia Ora Growth! (Rebuilding revenue beyond the IKEA era)Best Use of Search – Finance (SEO)
Winner 2026
StudioHawk & Sharewise
— Cutting Through a Crowded MarketSilver 2026
Aperitif & Leaselab –
— The SEO Engine Behind Australia’s Fastest-Growing Novated Leasing BrandBest Use of Search – Finance (PPC)
Winner 2026
ALYKA & One Click Life
— Building a Brand for the 2025 Tax SeasonBest Use of Search – Travel / Leisure (SEO)
Winner 2026
Shaun Polidano Consulting & Daydream Island
— The Great Australian Family EscapeSilver 2026
UR Digital & Forward Travel –
— Shaping Travel Through SearchBest Use of Search – Travel / Leisure (PPC)
Winner 2026
Starcom Australia & Air New Zealand
— Changing Fickle Loyalists to Air New Zealand PassengersBest Use of Search – Third Sector / Not-for-Profit
Winner 2026
Clearwater Agency & Royal Children’s Foundation
— Raising Funds & AwarenessBest Use of Search – B2B (SEO)
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Uppercut Digital & The Cafe Furniture Company
— SEO Beyond Search VolumeBest Use of Search – B2B (PPC)
Winner 2026
Xero
— SEMplifiedBest Use of Search – B2C (SEO)
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Kuhan Supramaniam Consulting & Kate Hill Flowers
— From Luxury Niche to Mid-Market DominanceSilver 2026
StudioHawk & Sharewise -
— Cutting Through a Crowded MarketBest Use of Search – B2C (PPC)
Winner 2026
RQ Media a Jaywing Agency & RunDNA
— Running into ResultsBest Use of Search – Health
Winner 2026
Prosperity Media & Bondi Meal Prep
— From Macros To Market DominationBest Use of Search – Automotive
Winner 2026
Aperitif & Leaselab
— How a Challenger Brand Raced Ahead in Automotive FinanceBest Use of Search – Real Estate & Property
Winner 2026
NerdOptimize & SC Asset
— The Living-Solutions SEO Engine - Transforming Digital Footprints into Homeowner JourneysBest Use of Search – FMCG
Winner 2026
We Are Sprout & Ingham’s Australia
— Farm to Fork with ManuBest Use of Search – Gaming
Winner 2026
Aperitif & Simrigs
— Driving Growth with Turnkey Sim Racing SEOBest Use of Search – Fashion
Winner 2026
Havas Hong Kong & A Bathing Ape (BAPE)
— Search as Cultural Amplifier: From Hype to Heart. Bathing Ape’s Search-Led Revival Among Gen ZBest Local Campaign (SEO)
Winner 2026
Webprofits & Roomia
— Building a Challenger Brand Through Precision Local SEOSilver 2026
StudioHawk & The Meat & Wine Co –
— Raising the Steaks on SEOBest Local Campaign (PPC)
Winner 2026
Conversion Advantage & Maries Pizza
— Local PPC that Drives Orders & Store VisitsBest Low Budget Campaign (SEO)
Winner 2026
MindArc & Lou Lou Australia
— Bamboo Niches UnleashedBest Low Budget Campaign (PPC)
Winner 2026
Online Path & XL Concrete
— Turning an XS Budget into XL ResultsBest Integrated Campaign
Winner 2026
Yo Media & Avokah Legal
— Guilty of Making It RainMost Innovative Campaign
Winner 2026
Calibre9 & Ghanda
— Evolving eCommerceBest SEO Campaign
Winner 2026
StudioHawk & The Meat & Wine Co
— Raising the Steaks on SEOBest PPC Campaign
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Rocket Agency & UNDA
— Notre Dame’s Most Efficient Enrolment Campaign YetBest Pan Asian Campaign
Winner 2026
StudioHawk & QuickBooks APAC
— Scaling Visibility Across BordersBest Use of Content Marketing
Winner 2026
StudioHawk & Kip&Co
— Colourful Growth in Bedding SEOBest Use of PR in a Search Campaign
Winner 2026
StudioHawk & JobAdder
— Adding Jobs, Multiplying GrowthBest Use of Social Media in a Search Campaign
Winner 2026
AEK Media & Hazel Health
— Social Cramp-aign of the YearBest Use of Data (SEO)
Winner 2026
StudioHawk
— Soaring in SearchBest Use of Data (PPC)
Winner 2026
Havas Hong Kong & South China Morning Post (SCMP)
— Exodus CampaignBest Use of AI In Search
Winner 2026
Kia Ora Digital & The Collagen Co
— AI-Led Global Search GrowthBest Use of AI in PPC
Winner 2026
Yo Media & Repute Law
— AI-Powered PPC: From Clicks to Real-Time ROIBest Use of AI in Content
Winner 2026
Digital Hitmen & Discovery Alert
— From 600 to 298,000+ Monthly Organic Visitors in 10 MonthsBest Use of AI for Data
Winner 2026
Yo Media & Avokah Legal
— Guilty of Making It RainBest AI Search Software Solution
Winner 2026
Adthena’s Ask Arlo
— AI-Powered insights to optimize search campaignsBest Software Innovation
Winner 2026
Adthena’s Ask Arlo
— AI-Powered insights to optimize search campaignsBest Search Software Tool
Winner 2026
Adthena’s Ask Arlo
— AI-Powered insights to optimize search campaignsEmerging Talent Award
Winner 2026
Ryan Chilton
— Digital SurferBest In-House Team
Winner 2026
REA Group Australian SEO Team
Best Start-Up Agency (Less than 2 years old)
Winner 2026
First Optimise
Best Small SEO Agency (25 or under employees)
Winner 2026
Bloom Digital
Silver 2026
SIXGUN
Best Large SEO Agency (26+ employees)
Winner 2026
StudioHawk
Best Small PPC Agency (25 and under employees)
Sponsored by
Winner 2026
farsiight
Best Large PPC Agency (26+ employees)
Sponsored by
Winner 2026
Rocket Agency
Best Small Integrated Agency (25 or under employees)
Winner 2026
Aperitif
Best Large Integrated Agency (26+ employees)
Winner 2026
Rocket Agency
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Testimonials
"The APAC Search Awards are a benchmark for excellence in the industry, celebrating agencies that create innovative and effective campaigns. Winning reinforces the strength of our approach and the results we achieve for our clients. It also serves as motivation to keep evolving and refining our strategies to achieve even greater success."
SixGun
"The award reflects Search Marketing Group’s commitment to excellence in the dynamic field of digital marketing, reinforcing its position as a reliable and forward-thinking partner for small businesses aiming to navigate and succeed in the competitive online market."
Search Marketing Group
“Winning at the APAC Search Awards is an incredible honour. This achievement speaks volumes to the dedication and hard work of the Megantic Australia.
Frezel Enriquez Megantic
"Receiving recognition like the APAC Awards means more than just winning. It provides a platform for budding agencies like us to showcase our capabilities. It’s a stepping stone to success and an opportunity to grow even more."
Calibre9
“The APAC Search Awards night was an unforgettable experience. Being surrounded by some of the best talents in the industry was truly inspiring. When Online Path was announced as the winner, it was a moment of validation for all the hard work and unyielding dedication our team has put in.”
Michael Gibbons Online Path
"Winning at the APAC Search Awards has been such an incredible feeling for our team! Getting recognized next to some of the top players in the industry really highlights how much dedication, creativity, and effort we put into every campaign. As an SEO provider, the APAC Search Awards give us the perfect chance to stand out in our field, and we couldn’t be prouder to be part of a community that honors the best in search."
Lawrence Hitches StudioHawk
"Entering the APAC Search Awards has been an incredibly rewarding experience. The nomination alone is a testament to the hard work, creativity and analytical precision that our team pours into every campaign. For us, being a finalist is more than just an accolade. It’s a validation of our core philosophy: that a personalised, data-driven approach to digital marketing and hard work can achieve extraordinary results. It’s also a reminder of the importance of collaboration — both within our team and with our clients."
Richard Chen Rich Harvest Digital
"We chose these awards because they represent the best in the business, and we wanted to benchmark ourselves against the strongest players in the industry. The entry process was seamless, and the APAC Search Awards team made it a fantastic experience from start to finish. Their support, professionalism, and enthusiasm made the journey rewarding in itself."
Blank Theory
"For JBE Digital, the value of the awards lies in the scrutiny applied to shortlisted work. Campaigns are reviewed by experienced practitioners who understand both the technical and commercial realities of paid media performance."
JBE Digital
"This shortlist recognises the complexity behind the work. Delivering meaningful SEO growth across a franchise network of this size requires patience, collaboration and trust. It’s rewarding to see that effort recognised on an APAC stage"
Edward Bate Edward Bate Consulting
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