VALPARAISO, Fla. — Frances Roy Agency has earned three Silver Davey Awards for creative projects involving two Northwest Florida businesses and organizations, along with the agency’s own 10th-anniversary rebranding.
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The Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA) announced the awards on Oct. 21 as part of the 22nd annual Davey Awards, an international competition recognizing creative excellence among small agencies, in-house teams, and independent creators.
The Northwest Florida-based agency received Silver Davey Awards in three categories, recognizing work for Black Bear Bread Co., the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce and Frances Roy Agency.
The winning projects included a behind-the-scenes social media video produced for Black Bear Bread Co., which earned silver in the Social Video – Food & Beverage category.
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The Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce rebranding received silver in the Business to Business – Brand Identity category. Frances Roy Agency also earned silver in the Corporate Identity – Identity Style Guide category for its 10th-anniversary brand remix, which introduced a refreshed visual identity and comprehensive style guide.
“Ten years in business has taught me that great creative work doesn’t happen by accident,” said Shantelle Dedicke, founder and CEO of Frances Roy Agency.
“It takes a clear vision, talented people who challenge one another, and clients who trust us to make bold decisions. These three awards represent very different projects, but they reflect the same standard of excellence we’ve worked to establish at Frances Roy. I’m proud of the recognition, but I’m inspired by the humans behind the work. Their talent, judgment, and commitment to the craft are what make our agency exceptional.”
The Davey Awards recognize smaller creative teams competing internationally. Multiple AIVA jurors evaluate entries using a 10-point scale that measures creative, technical, and strategic achievement.
The judging body includes professionals from organizations such as Burberry, Mastercard, the National Geographic Society and Georgetown University.
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Founded in 2016, Frances Roy Agency is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026. The agency specializes in brand identity, campaign development, and integrated advertising, serving businesses and organizations throughout Northwest Florida and across the United States and Canada.
Over the past decade, the agency has developed an integrated approach to strategy, design, digital media and communications, working with businesses, nonprofits and other organizations.
The three Silver Davey Awards recognize the agency’s creative partnerships and its own brand development during a milestone anniversary year.
View the winning projects in the Frances Roy Agency Davey Awards Winners Gallery.
The complete list of honorees is available in the 2026 Davey Awards Winners Gallery.
