Motion Sickness named Boutique Agency of the Year; Sam Stuchbury awarded

SINGAPORE, Today: Motion Sickness continues its ascent, gaining global acclaim at the Campaign’s Agency of the Year awards in Singapore – securing multiple wins, including individual honors for Founder/Executive Creative Director Sam Stuchbury.

In the 2023 awards, Motion Sickness was crowned AU/NZ Boutique Agency of the Year and claimed the second spot for New Zealand Creative Agency of the Year. Sam Stuchbury took home both Young Creative Person and Young Business Person of the Year. The agency also earned Bronze awards for AU/NZ Independent Agency and Production Company of the Year.

2023 has been a bustling year for Motion Sickness, marked by new client acquisitions and a plethora of accolades, accumulating over 100 local and international awards in the past 18 months. Notable projects include “You’re Cooked” for Fire and Emergency NZ, “Rep Your Suburb” for Whānau Ora, and becoming the full-service agency for retailer Big Save Furniture.

“I’m proud of our whole team, and thankful for all that they’ve given to Motion Sickness this past year.”

Alex McManus, Partner/GM, marvels at the surreal experience of competing with industry giants: “Recognition as AU/NZ Boutique Agency of the Year, alongside other wins, speaks volumes about our team’s mahi. While it’s always about the work, this acknowledgment holds special significance. I’m thrilled for Sam’s well-deserved individual achievements and eagerly anticipate the awkward handshake when the awards arrive stateside.”

Motion Sickness, witnessing substantial growth in clients and campaign scale, remains hungry for more. “I’m proud of our whole team, and thankful for all that they’ve given to Motion Sickness this past year. I think these wins are a testament to our approach; focusing on creating the best work for our clients, and letting the rest follow. Our vision for the future isn’t overly complicated. We just want to keep doing world-class work right here from New Zealand,” says Sam Stuchbury, Founder and ECD.

The Campaign Awards, an annual event in Singapore, celebrates the top agencies in the Asia Pacific region.