NJI Celebrates a Year of Outstanding Achievements

Agency Receives Global Accolades From Leading Creative Competitions

Global Team
Words by Tamrah Chalom, Marketing & Communications Manager
Published January 14, 2025
Last Updated January 14, 2025

2024 marked another chapter of NJI’s commitment to crafting creative solutions that inform, influence, and advocate. We’re proud to celebrate the impact of our work for clients across industries, and the recognition it has earned from leading creative competitions and publications worldwide.

Our Work

NJI received global recognition for our expertise in crafting global brands, launching 360-degree campaigns, building experiential activations, and developing digital experiences that push the boundaries of creativity, innovation, and strategic impact.

THE HOME DEPOT

NJI won a platinum MarCom Award in partnership with The Home Depot (THD) for our work mobilizing store managers in grassroots advocacy through an engaging experiential activation.

QATAR

NJI UK received three platinum London Design Awards—in the Campaigns, Branding, and Film categories—and three gold MUSE Creative Awards—in the Advertising Campaigns, Outdoor Campaigns, and Outdoor Advertising categories—for our nation branding campaign to amplify Qatar’s global awareness, challenge international perceptions, and foster authentic international connections.

NJI

NJI’s new website, unveiled in June, won four CSS Design Awards including the Best UI Design, Best UX Design, Best Innovation, and Special Kudos awards. The website also received an honorable mention from Awwwards. 

Our Agency

NJI was named in esteemed publications including the Washington Business Journal and PRNEWS, recognized for its continued growth and influence in the creative industry.

  • Washington Business Journal named NJI the 3rd Largest Advertising Agency in Greater Washington.
  • Washington Business Journa named NJI the 4th Largest LGBTQ+-Owned Companies in Greater Washington
  • PRNEWS listed NJI on their 2025 Agency Elite Top 120 list recognizing the most innovative PR & communication agencies of the year. 

Our Leadership

NJI’s success is a testament to the strength and talent of our global teams. 

  • NJI CEOs and co-Founders Nathan Imperiale and Josh Shultz were named Advertising & Brand Development CEOs of the Year 2024 – Virginia by CEO Monthly for the third consecutive year, recognized for their innovative leadership and business success.
  • NJI Global Vice President of Creative, Kara Mask, was also appointed to the AIGA DC Board of Directors

These achievements underscore NJI’s creative success and industry expertise. As we continue to expand our team and service offerings, we remain committed to delivering results through audience-driven strategies, exceptional creative, and full-service partnerships. 

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