November, 2026 | Davey Awards
Wilmington, NC. Creature Theory, a boutique branding and design agency based in Wilmington, NC, has won three awards at the 22nd Annual Davey Awards, including Best in Show for its work on Rod & Hammer’s Cocktails.
Now in its 22nd year, the Davey Awards celebrates creative excellence from small agencies, in-house teams and independent creators. The awards are judged by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA), an assembly of more than 1,100 industry leaders from prominent brands, institutions and agencies. Best in Show is the competition’s highest distinction, awarded to the single top entry in each of 13 honored media types.
Creature Theory received Best in Show for Rod & Hammer’s Cocktails, Gold for Frontier Alaska Soda, and Silver for Reveland Brewing.
“Winning Best in Show in a national competition is a pretty incredible outcome for a small independent agency like ours, and certainly not something we take for granted,” said Matt Ebbing, Founder and Chief Creative Director at Creature Theory. “We have a tight-knit team of really talented people who push each other to do better work, and this is a great reflection of what that kind of team can achieve.”
The recognition highlights Creature Theory’s work across brand design and packaging, showcasing the agency’s ability to create distinctive visual identities that help brands stand out on the shelf and connect with their audiences.
For more information about Creature Theory, visit www.creaturetheory.com.
Branding for Reveland Non-Alcoholic Beer / NA Beer
About Creature Theory
Creature Theory is a creative agency located in the Cargo District of Wilmington, NC. Founded in 2017, Creature Theory provides diverse strategy, design and advertising services to help develop, evolve and grow brands. The Creature Theory team has decades of experience working with start-ups, growth companies and global brands. Visit www.creaturetheory.com for more information.
