Hagan Wins Two Golds at Davey Awards

The Essex Junction media agency took home three honors at the 22nd Annual Davey Awards for work on Vermont projects.

Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Awards

Hagan, a woman-owned media agency based in Essex Junction, Vermont, earned two Gold Awards and one Silver Award at the 22nd Annual Davey Awards, presented by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts. The wins were announced November 2, 2026.

Why it matters

The recognition highlights the work of a Vermont-based creative agency on regional projects, including a brand video for Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport and a product page for Colchester-based Polhemus. It gives local clients and the state's creative sector visible national-level validation.

Hagan won Gold for Best Use of Videography & Cinematography and Silver in the General - Information category for the Leahy BTV Brand Video, and Gold for Best Use of Video or Motion Graphics for the Polhemus Product Page. The Davey Awards are the 22nd annual edition, and the agency was founded in 2012.

The players

Hagan

A woman-owned media agency based in Essex Junction, Vermont, founded in 2012, which produced the award-winning brand video and product page.

Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts

The organization that presents the Davey Awards, whose jury includes representatives from Burberry, Mastercard, Comcast, Dentsu, National Geographic Society, and Georgetown University.

Polhemus

A Colchester, Vermont-based motion-tracking company whose product page was recognized with a Gold Award.

The details

The Leahy BTV Brand Video, created for Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport, debuted during Project NexT grand opening celebrations in spring 2026 and incorporated aerial footage of the new terminal and the Green Mountains shot from a helicopter in collaboration with BETA Technologies. The Polhemus Product Page used animation to communicate the capabilities of the Viper motion tracker.

Spring 2026: The Leahy BTV Brand Video debuted at Project NexT grand opening celebrations.
November 2, 2026: Hagan announced its Davey Awards wins.

Industry Dynamics

Recognition at the Davey Awards, now in its 22nd edition, places a Vermont-based agency alongside creative shops competing for national honors in interactive and visual work. The wins show regional agencies can win awards judged by a jury drawn from major global brands and institutions.

Viewers can see the Leahy BTV Brand Video at Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport, where it debuted during the terminal's grand opening celebrations. The Polhemus Product Page showcases the Viper tracker's capabilities through animation on the company's product site.

The takeaway

Vermont clients and agencies can point to nationally judged awards when evaluating regional creative partners. Recognition like this often reflects how well an agency translates technical products and public spaces into clear visual stories.