VI Marketing and Branding has been honored with three awards at the prestigious 2025 Collision Awards, recognizing excellence in animation and motion design for its Find Yourself in Oklahoma campaign.
The wins include:
- Gold – Craft: Stop Motion
- Silver – Travel and Tourism: Commercial
- Silver – Travel and Tourism: Campaign
The campaign stood out among global heavyweights, joining a winners' list that includes Nickelodeon, Walt Disney Animation, The Daily Show, FX Networks, Crunchyroll, BUCK, Detroit Pistons, Paramount+, Makiné Studios, The Museum of Modern Art, TMRW Sports Group, MTV Entertainment and Bank of America.
Collision Award winners are selected by an international panel of industry leaders, including Sarah Cox (Executive Creative Director/Aardman), Marge Dean (Head of Skybound Animation Studio and President/Women in Animation), Ronnie del Carmen (Co-director & writer of Pixar’s Inside Out), HaZ Dulull (Director, Producer, & Founder HaZimation), Maureen Fan (CEO/Baobab Studios), Jinko Gotoh (Producer Finding Nemo) and many more.
Find Yourself in Oklahoma used the art of stop motion to bring Oklahoma’s diverse destinations and experiences to life in a way that felt handcrafted, adventurous and authentic. The work blends whimsical storytelling with rich detail to inspire travel, discovery and connection to the state.
“Winning three Collision Awards is an incredible honor, especially among such an impressive field of creative talent,” said Tim Berney, CEO at VI Marketing and Branding. “Find Yourself in Oklahoma reflects the best of what happens when bold ideas, meticulous craft and genuine passion come together.”
The full list of the 2025 Collision Awards winners can be found at collisionawards.com/winners.
About VI Marketing and Branding
VI Marketing and Branding is a full-service marketing communications firm headquartered in Oklahoma City, specializing in brand strategy, creative development, digital marketing, media and public relations. For more than three decades, VI has helped brands inspire, connect and grow through smart strategy and bold creative execution.
About the Collision Awards
The Collision Awards is the first global platform solely dedicated to honoring excellence in Animation and Motion Design in all its forms. By recognizing the best creative and technical talent across Digital Communications, Commercials, Television, Film, Experiential, Games & XR, the awards celebrate the artistry, innovation and storytelling that move audiences worldwide.
