ZAPWATER COMMUNICATIONS SHORTLISTED FOR FOUR PROVOKE MEDIA 2026 NORTH AMERICAN SABRE AWARDS
CHICAGO, IL (April 7, 2026) – Zapwater Communications is proud to announce the agency has been shortlisted for four PRovoke Media 2026 North American SABRE Awards, recognizing outstanding achievement in strategic communications and brand storytelling across multiple industries.
This year’s shortlist is especially competitive, with fewer categories overall, intensifying the level of distinction required for recognition. Notably, 2026 marks a milestone for Zapwater, as one of the agency’s clients, Purpose Built Brands, has been shortlisted for two separate SABRE Awards.
The North American SABRE Awards celebrate Superior Achievement in Branding, Reputation and Engagement, with finalists selected from a highly competitive pool of entries representing top campaigns across the communications industry.
Zapwater’s 2026 shortlisted campaigns include:
Client: Ace Hardware
Category: Retailers
Campaign: Punxsutawney Phil Predicts: Ace YardRX is Coming!
Client: Purpose Built Brands / 30 Seconds
Category: Industrials & Manufacturing
Campaign: 30 Seconds Makes Outdoor Cleaning Mainstream
Client: Copa Airlines
Category: Transportation & Logistics
Campaign: Two Trips, One Ticket: How Copa Airlines Turned Layovers into Panama Stopovers
Client: Purpose Built Brands
Category: Institutional Image
Campaign: Purpose Built Brands: Turning Seasonal Moments into Sustained Leadership
“We’re incredibly proud to see our work recognized in such a competitive year, especially as the industry raises the bar with fewer categories and even more exceptional campaigns,” said David Zapata, CEO and founder of Zapwater Communications. “Having one client honored across multiple categories is a testament to the strength of our partnerships and our team’s ability to deliver strategic, creative work that drives real impact.”
Winners of the 2026 North American SABRE Awards will be announced at the official ceremony in New York City this spring.
For more information on Zapwater Communications, please visit www.zapwater.com.
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