Agency of the Year (Headcount Over 30)

Judge’s Comments

Costello stood out to the judges, firstly, as a values-driven company with determination to be a true force for good. This comes across not only in their client projects, but also in their huge commitment to pro bono work and charity days—something reflected in the fostering of collaboration across the company’s global community, and something that judges thought must help drive the scientific excellence of output, along with its quality and impact.

Secondly, Costello presented a passionate team that strives to stay on top of innovation whilst also staying agile to meet their clients’ needs, making them a standout collaborator. They achieve it by a great deal of creative thinking joined with careful planning, as well as technical invention—for instance, how they are harnessing AI so well to optimise their processes.

Last but not least, the judges saw from their presentation that Costello is an organisation that knows how to have fun—a place you might like to work—which shows up in their outstanding work and commitment to excellence throughout its rapid growth.

Sarah Pharaoh – Theramex