QNET Awards: Here’s Everything We Won in 2022

Spectacular! That’s what the 2022 QNET Awards season was like.

From recognition for our cutting-edge social media campaigns and business leadership to our outreach efforts via the RYTHM Foundation, it was both humbling and gratifying to be honoured by leading industry bodies and awards platforms worldwide.

Yet, the 44 awards QNET bagged last year don’t only validate our founding philosophy or prove the company’s legitimacy but also serve as recognition for the hard work, determination and growth of thousands upon thousands of QNET independent distributors around the globe.

So, take a moment, wherever you are, to pat yourselves on the back, celebrate what we have achieved and remember — none of it would have been possible without our dedicated QNET Family!

Here’s a breakdown of everything we won in 2022: 

NYX Awards

The NYX Awards celebrates individuals and companies with extraordinary calibre across many industries and mediums, specifically in marketing, communication, advertising, creativity, and public relations. And the 2022 edition of the awards saw QNET snag a massive 12 trophies — our largest haul yet at the NYX Awards! — with honours in every category we entered.

Here are all the NYX Awards we won in 2022:

1. Grand Winner in Corporate Image for QNET’s Mama Campaign
2. Grand Winner in Cinematography/Videography for QNET I PROMISE
3. Grand Winner in Education for QNET’s Mama Campaign
4. Grand Winner in the Motivational category for QNET I PROMISE
5. Grand Winner in Social Media – YouTube Channel/Video category for QNET’s YouTube Channel
6. Grand Winner in Social Media Campaign category for QNET’s MAMA Campaign
7. Gold Winner in Media Kit/Sales Kit/Folder category for QNET’s Social Media Toolkit
8. Gold Winner in CSR Program category for QNET’s Green Legacy
9. Gold Winner in Corporate Identity category for QNET’s 23rd Anniversary
10. Gold Winner in Social Educational category for FinGreen, QNET’s Signature Financial Literacy Programme
11. Gold Winner in Writing/Script for QNET I PROMISE
12. Gold Winner in Multi-level Marketing category for QNET’s Mama Campaign

International Business Awards

QNET has become a constant fixture at the prestigious Stevies. And last year, in the International Business Awards programme, we earned a Bronze for our Qube Influencer Marketing Campaign. Incidentally, the world’s premier business awards programme received more than 3,700 entries from organisations in 67 nations and territories in 2022. QNET was only one of two companies in the direct selling space to have won. Irmak Sutcu, Marketing and Communications Manager of QNET Turkey, received the award on QNET’s behalf.

Communicator Awards

Scored on a 100-point scale by expert judges, the Communicator Awards saw QNET notching a score over 90 and being handed an Award of Distinction for our social responsibility video — QNET’s Commitment to Creating A Sustainable World. We also won two Awards of Distinction for the QNET #BottleSelfieChallenge campaign as well as the QNET and Sports | A History Of Building Champions video. 

The 28th Annual Communicator Awards received over 4,000 entries in 2022, and we are so proud that QNET stood out among the crowd in three categories. Last year, significantly, marked our second straight year winning at the Communicator Awards, bagging the same number of awards as in 2021. The other prominent winners at the Awards were Bank of America, PUMA, and Dell Technologies.

Telly Awards

QNET scored Bronze and Silver honours across three categories at the 43rd Annual Telly Awards, a platform designed to honour excellence in video.

The Telly Awards are considered the world’s most prestigious awards platform for video content across all screens, and 2022 saw QNET stand out among 11,000 entries. Our  QNET and Sports | A History Of Building Champions won a Silver for Branding and a Bronze for Sports, and our QNET | I Promise video bagged a Bronze for Socials. We were honoured alongside industry heavy hitters such as Microsoft, The Walt Disney Company and Al Jazeera Media Network.

The Gold Standard Awards

The Asia-Pacific and Middle-East Gold Standard Awards saw QNET’s #BHM150 campaign recognised from among thousands of entries across 26 categories.

The prestigious awards show, which recognises “gold standards” in the industry, was hosted at The American Club in Singapore, with QI Group Chief Communications Officer Ramya Chandrasekaran and QNET Head of Integrated Marketing Communications Vicky Ras Al-Taie collecting the awards on QNET’s behalf. 

LIT Awards

QNET won two Platinum and two Gold LIT Awards in 2022. We stood out among 500 entries from 25 countries for our QNET “I Promise” video and the QNET and Sports | A History Of Building Champions video. Incidentally, we made such a big impression that QNET was even mentioned by name in the awards organiser’s official press release, alongside big-name brands like Apple and Netflix. 

2022 Vega Digital Awards

Adding to our list of achievements was victory at the Vega Digital Awards. The awards showcase that celebrates excellence in the digital space saw QNET win in four categories, with the QNET “I Promise” video, the QNET Mobile App, our The Difference Between Direct Selling and Pyramid Scheme video and the incredible “What Did Mama Tell You?” public service video notching top honours.

Meanwhile, recognition was also won at the: 

2022 Hermes Creative Awards

At the 2022 Hermes Creative Awards, QNET earned four prestigious awards and an honourable mention, underscoring our commitment to creativity and social responsibility. This recognition marks our second consecutive year of winning this esteemed competition, which received over 6,500 entries globally. Our fellow winners included renowned brands such as Accenture, Microsoft, Paramount Pictures, and PepsiCo.

Platinum Awards:

1. ‘I Promise’ Video: This short film resonated deeply with our global distributor community, delivering a powerful message of hope and determination.
2. QNET’s Commitment to Creating a Sustainable World: This video showcased our dedication to sustainability, highlighting eco-friendly packaging and purpose-led products.

Gold Awards:

1. Bernhard H. Mayer History – 150 Years of Crafting Excellence: A tribute to the rich heritage of Bernhard H. Mayer, celebrating its 150-year journey from a small family business in Germany to a global brand.
2. QNET #BottleSelfieChallenge: A campaign aimed at reducing plastic pollution, encouraging mindful consumer behaviour through engaging social media content. This challenge has also won the Bronze Stevie® for Innovation In The Use of Social Media, Gold at the TITAN Business Awards, Gold at the AVA Digital Awards, and Gold at the MarCom Awards.

Honourable Mention:

1. What You Need to Know Before Joining QNET: An informative video addressing potential distributors’ questions, providing clarity and transparency about the QNET opportunity.

2022 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards

This year, QNET became a 3-time Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards winner (we’ve won more since then!) when it was honoured with a Bronze Stevie Award for Innovation in the Use of Social Media for the highly popular #VCC2021 Renew Revive Reborn campaign. This award recognises QNET’s innovative approach in leveraging digital platforms to engage and expand its audience and underscores our commitment to adopting cutting-edge strategies in its marketing and communication efforts.

2022 MENA Stevie Awards

At the 2022 MENA Stevie® Awards, QNET snagged Bronze in two key categories for its dedication to the core values of RYTHM – Raise Yourself To Help Mankind. 

1. Innovation In Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Videos: QNET Comes Together for Tomorrow | In Service During Covid-19 Pandemic
2. Innovation In The Use Of Social Media: HomePure #BottleSelfieChallenge

Part of what makes QNET stand out as a direct selling company is our relentless efforts to help improve the communities we work in and leave the world a better place than we found it. Our humanitarian lean has shone through in every aspect of the business, including our social media, products, and projects.

Titan Business Awards

QNET also triumphed once again at the Titan Business Awards, marking its second consecutive year of recognition on this international stage. The company earned two prestigious awards in recognition of its powerful, purpose-driven social media efforts:

1. Gold—Best Cause Marketing Campaign: The highly successful QNET-HomePure #BottleSelfieChallenge has already won the hearts of people around the world, as seen in the amazing response it received on social media from fellow earth warriors. This time, it was also recognised for its excellence as a marketing campaign championing an important environmental cause.  
2. Platinum—Best Social Media Marketing Campaign: Our campaign for #VCC2021 won the top award for social media marketing, after we once again brought our spectacular V-Convention to your homes worldwide through an immersive and highly engaging virtual experience. The party we brought to social media, along with all the posts you shared during the three-day event, made the impact of this campaign undeniable.   

AVA Digital Awards

QNET won big at the 2022 AVA Digital Awards by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP), adding to the four trophies we won last year. This year, QNET has won five awards and shared the stage with international bigwigs such as AT&T, GE Healthcare, Microsoft, Al Jazeera, and Manulife.

2 × Platinum Awards

1. Short-Form Web Video (< 3 min), Sports Category: QNET and Sports | A History of Building Champions earned top honours for its cinematic look into QNET’s legacy in sports sponsorships such as Manchester City, CAF, and motorsports. The video attracted close to 3 million views on YouTube.
2. E-Magazine, Digital Marketing / Content Marketing Category: Aspire 30 — QNET’s 23rd Anniversary Edition was recognised for its immersive celebration of QNET’s milestones, using interactive features, quizzes, and lifestyle content to engage readers.

3 × Gold Awards

1. YouTube Marketing Video, Digital Marketing / Content Marketing: Why QNET Is the Best in Direct Selling Industry — 3 Reasons. This compelling video designed to communicate QNET’s unique direct-selling proposition and transformative impact garnered over 1.4 million YouTube views.
2. Short-Form Video (< 3 min), Web-Based Production: QNET’s Commitment to Creating a Sustainable World highlighted eco-friendly packaging and purpose-led products as part of its Green Legacy initiative.
3. Consumer Engagement Campaign (Multiple Forms), Web-Based Production / Social Media: QNET #BottleSelfieChallenge — a digital campaign encouraging eco-conscious habits by inviting users to forgo single-use water bottles, share their reusable bottle selfies, and raise awareness on plastic pollution; the campaign generated significant engagement with nearly 400 participants and substantial social traction.

Every award is a moment to savour. And we look forward to much more this year and in the years to come.

Do join us in celebrating all of these global achievements, and remember to share the joy with family and friends!