After a banner year filled with new milestones and campaign launches, Bond and Matter was honored to be recognized at the 36th Manny Awards as a finalist for two categories: Agency on the Rise and the Heart Award. This year’s prestigious black-tie gala—hosted by Med Ad News at the Lighthouse, Chelsea Piers in New York City on April 24, 2025—was attended by over six hundred peers in the pharmaceutical and healthcare advertising industry. The evening paid tribute to agencies and networks that exemplified creative and strategic excellence through fearless healthcare advertising campaigns, unrivaled client service, and a heart for giving back.
A “Contender” for Agency on the Rise
As a Manny Awards finalist for Agency on the Rise, our small yet fiercely independent healthcare marketing firm was recognized as one of three “rapidly growing agencies proving to be one to watch” after securing several account wins and executing campaign launches in 2024. This achievement wouldn’t be possible without our incredible team for their relentless commitment to excellence, and our clients and partners for entrusting us with their vision, their strategy, and their brands through the years. At Bond and Matter, we recognize that BONDS MATTER in order to achieve greater success! Watch the video that played during the segment below.
A Small Agency with an Outsized Heart for Giving Back
Apart from awarding outstanding healthcare advertising campaigns annually, the Manny Awards also celebrate agencies that are committed to philanthropic and social causes. We were humbled to be one of three finalists for this year’s Heart Award, an honor that recognizes an agency’s heart for giving back and passing good fortune forward to those in need. This was demonstrated through our Thanksgiving Day initiative—where we had the honor of giving back to each of our team members’ charity of choice, as well as our annual MLK Weekend of Service, where we give back to the community hosting us during our annual company offsite. In the past two years, the team has stuffed Build-A-Bears and provided notes of encouragement for children through The Hospice of Baton Rouge, and donated 1,600 training pants and packaged nearly 5,000 diapers for delivery to families in need in Savannah through Over the Moon Diaper Bank.
At Bond and Matter, we are firm believers in giving back; we believe in and often quote the line, “To whom much is given, much is expected.” It is a privilege to continue doing good work, so we can do greater work for the greater good. Take a peek at the agency’s initiatives these past few years by watching this video:
Thank you to Med Ad News, the awards jury, and the Manny Awards organizers for our team’s recognition, and congratulations to all the nominees and winners!
