Marketing & UI/UX

Marketing & UI/UX

Marketing & UI/UX

Best in Viral Growth

Celebrating businesses that drive organic, viral, and community-led growth.

What Companies Should Apply?

This award is for brands that have successfully leveraged viral marketing, referral programs, and organic word-of-mouth to achieve exponential growth. If your company has scaled without heavy paid acquisition, using innovative and shareable strategies, this is your category.

Ideal for startups, consumer brands, and SaaS platforms with strong network effects and viral adoption.


Success Factors

What sets top applicants apart?

Built-In Virality & Shareability

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Built-In Virality & Shareability

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Built-In Virality & Shareability

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Strong Community-Driven Growth

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Strong Community-Driven Growth

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Strong Community-Driven Growth

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Referral & Incentive-Based Expansion

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Referral & Incentive-Based Expansion

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Referral & Incentive-Based Expansion

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Social Media & Influencer Momentum

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Social Media & Influencer Momentum

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Social Media & Influencer Momentum

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Gamification & Engagement Loops

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Gamification & Engagement Loops

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Gamification & Engagement Loops

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Key Evaluation Critera

What will the judges use to evaluate your organization?

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User Growth & Referral Metrics

Winning businesses should provide data on organic growth, viral coefficient, and referral success rates.

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User Growth & Referral Metrics

Winning businesses should provide data on organic growth, viral coefficient, and referral success rates.

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User Growth & Referral Metrics

Winning businesses should provide data on organic growth, viral coefficient, and referral success rates.

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Social Sharing & Engagement Impact

Entries should highlight key viral moments, high-engagement campaigns, or influencer-driven traction.

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Social Sharing & Engagement Impact

Entries should highlight key viral moments, high-engagement campaigns, or influencer-driven traction.

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Social Sharing & Engagement Impact

Entries should highlight key viral moments, high-engagement campaigns, or influencer-driven traction.

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Retention & Network Effects

Winning brands build products where each new user increases the platform’s value for existing users.

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Retention & Network Effects

Winning brands build products where each new user increases the platform’s value for existing users.

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Retention & Network Effects

Winning brands build products where each new user increases the platform’s value for existing users.

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Zero/Low-Paid Acquisition Success

Successful entries demonstrate sustainable user growth without reliance on heavy paid advertising.

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Zero/Low-Paid Acquisition Success

Successful entries demonstrate sustainable user growth without reliance on heavy paid advertising.

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Zero/Low-Paid Acquisition Success

Successful entries demonstrate sustainable user growth without reliance on heavy paid advertising.

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Community Activation & UGC

Winning brands encourage user-generated content and foster organic discussions around their product.

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Community Activation & UGC

Winning brands encourage user-generated content and foster organic discussions around their product.

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Community Activation & UGC

Winning brands encourage user-generated content and foster organic discussions around their product.

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Future Growth & Expansion Strategies

Strong entries should highlight long-term viral growth tactics and network-building initiatives.

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Future Growth & Expansion Strategies

Strong entries should highlight long-term viral growth tactics and network-building initiatives.

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Future Growth & Expansion Strategies

Strong entries should highlight long-term viral growth tactics and network-building initiatives.

Claim Your Spotlight

Ready to apply to Wand Awards? Success starts with recognition.

Boost Growth & Opportunity

Attract top talent, new customers, and valuable partnerships by showcasing your achievements with a Wand Award.

1000+ Chances to Win

With a wide array of categories and specialties, businesses of all sizes and industries have the opportunity to get recognized.

Fuel Revenue Growth

Companies that win industry awards see up to 48% higher revenue growth than their competitors (McKinsey & Co.). Recognition isn’t just prestige—it’s profit.

Global Exposure

Valuable Networking

Backed by Data

Claim Your Spotlight

Ready to apply to Wand Awards? Success starts with recognition.

Boost Growth & Opportunity

Attract top talent, new customers, and valuable partnerships by showcasing your achievements with a Wand Award.

1000+ Chances to Win

With a wide array of categories and specialties, businesses of all sizes and industries have the opportunity to get recognized.

Fuel Revenue Growth

Companies that win industry awards see up to 48% higher revenue growth than their competitors (McKinsey & Co.). Recognition isn’t just prestige—it’s profit.

Global Exposure

Valuable Networking

Backed by Data

Claim Your Spotlight

Ready to apply to Wand Awards? Success starts with recognition.

Boost Growth & Opportunity

Attract top talent, new customers, and valuable partnerships by showcasing your achievements with a Wand Award.

1000+ Chances to Win

With a wide array of categories and specialties, businesses of all sizes and industries have the opportunity to get recognized.

Fuel Revenue Growth

Companies that win industry awards see up to 48% higher revenue growth than their competitors (McKinsey & Co.). Recognition isn’t just prestige—it’s profit.

Global Exposure

Valuable Networking

Backed by Data