NEWS

It’s with great pleasure that I announce the name of my studio has officially changed to Lisa Sirbaugh Creative from the former Lisa Gorham Creative. This evolution comes after marrying fellow Creative Director, Seth Sirbaugh on September 17, 2022. And while the studio’s name has changed, its focus remains constant: develop beautiful brands that people connect with, shaped by strategy and creativity. Furthermore, Lisa Sirbaugh Creative will continue to provide the same elevated level of branding and graphic design services that my clients have come to expect.

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Founded in 1982 by a committee of esteemed illustrators and art directors, American Illustration–American Photography (AI-AP) was created as a direct alternative to other leading organizations and companies of the day who it was thought were not recognizing unconventional, “cutting-edge” work that was being produced by unheralded artists who were pushing the boundaries of commercial work.

The AI-AP juried award annuals, offering high visibility and well-deserved recognition where it matters most, are still published in all their large-format, luxurious, hardcover glory, staying true to their founding principles of celebrating great photographers and illustrators, lavishly showcasing commissioned and personal work that’s ahead of its time, while honoring the publications, creatives and agencies responsible for assigning and utilizing the winning images. Students and schools are also celebrated right along side established and emerging artists.

Lisa Sirbaugh Creative (formerly Lisa Gorham Creative) is a multi-disciplinary branding and graphic design studio dedicated to creating distinct and engaging brand experiences. Working in partnership with clients, we develop powerful solutions framed by strategy and creativity to form dynamic brands that people connect with.

Elevate and empower your company or organization by framing your brand for success and longevity. It all begins with thoughtful strategy, purposeful creativity, and exceptional execution.

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The American Advertising Federation’s American Advertising Awards is one of the industry’s largest creative competitions, attracting nearly 40,000 professional and student entries each year through local club competitions. The mission of the American Advertising Awards is to recognize and reward the creative spirit of excellence in advertising. The AAF-Greater Frederick’s American Advertising Awards is the first step in the three-tiered competition. Winning entries move on to compete at the Regional level—competing against New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and Washington DC agencies, firms, and studios. Winning work from the second tier of the competition then move on to compete at the National level.

It was an incredible year of creativity and visionary brilliance at the 2022 MUSE Creative Awards. With more than 6,000 submissions from across the globe, Lisa Sirbaugh Creative (formerly Lisa Gorham Creative) was honored with six MUSES. This year’s grand jury honored: Buds Plant Boutique, Jeffrey Morris Photography, and Down to Earth Nutrition in the category of Corporate Identity–Logo Design; ACNB Corporation in the category of Publication–Annual Report Design; and Camp David Presidential Retreat and Catoctin Breeze Vineyard in the category of Illustration.

The 2022 Grand Jury Panel
The esteemed panel consisted of 37 multidisciplinary professionals from 18 countries worldwide. These jurors, who represent leading creative companies, include: Creative Director of Kre8ive Partners, Mark Turner; Owner and Founder of UArchitects, Misak Terzibasiyan; 3D Senior Global Packaging Designer at Tom Ford Beauty, Jiaru Lin; Founder of CHAMPARTE, Catherine Yu; Managing Director/Co-Founder of LR Seoul, Joon Kwon; Associate Creative Director at MullenLowe, Renato Barreto; Art Director at VML Y&R Sao Paulo, Felipe Paganoti; Creative Director of BEAMY, Ronn Lee; Creative Art Director at Mother New York, Kushal Birari; Chairman of Asia MarTech Society, Ken Ip, among many others.

Entries were judged according to industry-best standards and strict requirements set by the IAA. During blind judging, the grand jury panel evaluated submissions based on concept, creativity, quality, and effectiveness, selecting winners who best met all IAA criteria.

International Brands Represented
It’s an honor to be recognized among the known brands and international franchises that were represented in this year’s competition. Entries submitted by agencies for companies and brands, include: Warner Bros., Grey Goose, The Pokemon Company, Mercedes-Benz, Diageo, MVM, Les Ateliers Louis Moinet SA, LWK + PARTNERS, Pan Pacific LONDON, IBM, Mailchimp, Porsche Hungaria, and many more.

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The MUSE Creative Awards is an international competitions for creative and design professionals from all disciplines, who help push the evolution of their industry in a positive direction. The MUSE Awards is administered and judged by the International Awards Associates (IAA), and stellar panels of internationally-recognized professionals. IAA oversees awards and recognition programs, assembles judging panels, and sets rigorous standards for their competitions.

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Named after the land in which the vines are grown and the constant breeze that graces the site, Catoctin Breeze Vineyard was established in 2010 by the Fizyta family with the vision to handcraft terroir driven wines that exhibit a sense of place. Great wine starts in the vineyard. Catoctin Breeze Vineyard believes that in order to take an authentic and natural approach towards making great wines, they must start with growing quality fruit in a sustainable way. During the winemaking process, they gently guide the wine from barrel to bottle, allowing the wine to reflect its terroir.

Lisa Sirbaugh Creative (formerly Lisa Gorham Creative) is a multi-disciplinary branding and graphic design studio dedicated to creating distinct and engaging brand experiences. Working in partnership with clients, we develop powerful solutions framed by strategy and creativity to form dynamic brands that people connect with.

Elevate and empower your company or organization by framing your brand for success and longevity. It all begins with thoughtful strategy, purposeful creativity, and exceptional execution.

It’s been another incredible year of creative ingenuity for both the MUSE Creative Awards and the MUSE Design Awards. With more than 3,942 submissions from all over the world, Lisa Sirbaugh Creative (formerly Lisa Gorham Creative) has been awarded eight MUSES across both competitions. The MUSE Creative Awards honored Anxiety & Behavioral Health Center, Clickseed, Frederick Sign & Banner Co., Ol’ Charm, and Queue Aligners, in the category of Corporate Identity–Logo Design; Plantjoy in the category of Branding; and ACNB Corporation in the category of Publication–Annual Report Design. The MUSE Design Awards honored Queue Aligners in the category of Packaging Design.

The MUSE Awards is a series of international competitions hosted by the International Awards Associate (IAA), catering to professionals from various creative industries with the goal of promoting excellence in their respective fields. IAA ensures impartiality and strict assessment criteria by securing a jury of industry professionals who exhibit high standards of excellence and who have set new benchmarks in their fields.

The 2021 Grand Jury Panel
The esteemed panel consisted of 44 multidisciplinary professionals from 23 countries worldwide. These jurors, who represent leading creative companies, include: Director of DNgroup Aps, Frederick Rickmann; Head of User Experience of Huawei, Sebastiano Boni; Owner and Founder of UArchitects, Misak Terzibasiyan; Associate Creative Director of MullenLowe, Renato Barreto; Associate Creative Director/Creative Catalyst of FCB Chicago, Alice Crippa; Marketing Manager of Facebook, Min Lu; Chief Innovation Officer of ONU/UN WOMEN, Alejandro Calero; among many others.

Entries were judged according to industry-best standards and strict requirements set by the IAA. During blind judging, the grand jury panel evaluated submissions based on concept, creativity, quality, and effectiveness, selecting winners who best met all IAA criteria.

International Brands Represented
It’s an honor to be recognized among the known brands and international franchises that were represented in this year’s awards. Entries submitted by agencies for companies and brands, include: Disney+ SG, Subaru USA, Cineplex, BBC Studio Events, KFC, Burberry Beauty, Hyundai, Jo Malone London, Mondelez International, Inc., CVS, Walmart, IFFCO UAE, Yamaha Motor Company, and many more.

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The MUSE Creative Awards and MUSE Design Awards is a series of international competitions for creative and design professionals from all disciplines, who help push the evolution of their industry in a positive direction. The MUSE Awards is administered and judged by the International Awards Associates (IAA), and stellar panels of internationally-recognized professionals. IAA oversees awards and recognition programs, assembles judging panels, and sets rigorous standards for both their MUSE Creative Awards and MUSE Design Awards competitions.

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Jessica Neumann Photography, based in Frederick, MD, specializes in luxury maternity, newborn, baby, professional sessions, and family sessions for DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

Lisa Sirbaugh Creative (formerly Lisa Gorham Creative) is a multi-disciplinary branding and graphic design studio focused on delivering dynamic and engaging brand experiences.

Elevate and empower your company or organization by framing your brand for success and longevity. It all begins with thoughtful strategy, purposeful creativity, and exceptional execution.