Roanoke, Virginia. May 21, 2026 — 5Points Creative received six Communicator Awards recognizing excellence in promotional, digital, and marketing communications work.

The Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts announced winners of the 32nd Annual Communicator Awards, one of the largest international awards programs honoring excellence in marketing, communication, and creative work.

5Points Creative earned the following 2026 awards:

-IFCA Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment Campaign — Excellence Award, Marketing Effectiveness: Nonprofit 
-Valley Metro Electric Bus Wraps — Distinction Award, Out-of-Home & Environmental: Use of Graphics
-Valley Metro Website — Distinction Award, Websites: Government 
-Good Sam Community Report — Distinction Award, Design & Print: Nonprofit 
-Meridian Trust FCU Brand Video — Distinction Award, Film & Video: Financial Services 
-Ridge View Bank Advisory Board Commercials — Distinction Award, Film & Video: Financial Services 

The Communicator Awards recognize excellence, effectiveness, and innovation across all areas of communication.

“It’s always rewarding to receive recognition, but what makes these projects meaningful is the impact behind the work,” said Kym Ricketts, creative director at 5Points Creative. “We had the opportunity to help organizations tell their stories in meaningful ways, support important initiatives, and create communications that connect with people. That’s the kind of work we’re proud to do.”

Supporting client goals remains central to the agency’s mission.

“The value of recognition from The Communicator Awards is that it reflects measurable results for our clients,” said Bruce C. Bryan, founder and president of 5Points Creative. “I’m proud of the creative and communications teams for the care and strategic thinking they bring to every project and for their commitment to helping clients achieve their goals.”

Bryan said the awards reflect the agency’s ability to support clients across a wide range of industries and communication platforms.

“These results represent a diverse mix of industries and project types, which speaks to the collaborative partnerships we’ve built with our clients and the breadth of creative services we provide,” said Bryan.

The 2026 honors bring 5Points Creative’s total number of Communicator Awards to 28 during the agency’s 17 years in business.

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About The Communicator Awards 
The Communicator Awards recognizes excellence, effectiveness, and innovation across all areas of communication. For 32 years, the platform has provided an equal opportunity for companies, agencies, organizations, and independent creators to be honored, regardless of team size or project budget. 

The Communicator Awards is sanctioned and reviewed by the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts (AIVA), an invitation-only body of over 1,100 industry leaders from top brands and agencies. This year’s Jury included professionals from JPMorgan Chase & Co., FedEx, Netflix, Big Spaceship, National Geographic Society, Accenture Song, Critical Mass, NAACP, The Andy Warhol Museum, and many more. For more, visit aiva.org.

5Points Creative is a full-service creative agency specializing in marketing, advertising, digital, branding, and communications for mission-driven organizations. The firm has been in business since 2009 and currently works with clients in Florida, Tennessee, Colorado, North and South Carolina, as well as Virginia.

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