COMMUNICATIONS agency drp has won gold for its work with Paralympics athletes.

The Hartlebury-based agency took home two trophies at the Field Marketing and Brand Experience Awards held at Troxy in East London. Hosted by Christopher Biggins, the FMBE Awards is in its twelfth year and is the leader in championing and celebrating field, retail and live experiential marketing. drp won gold for sports campaign of the decade for the Paralympics activation with Sainsbury’s, and bronze in the most immersive event category with automotive giant Triumph.

Dale Parmenter, drp chief executive, said: "It was an honour to work with Sainsbury’s on their inspiring Paralympics campaign and it is humbling to have been recognised for the project four years on. We are delighted to have been awarded two trophies, for such prestigious clients, Sainsbury’s and Triumph. I am extremely proud of the drp team for their hard work and creativity in both campaigns.”

Top industry professionals from the world of brand, marketing, media, and communication attended the ceremony. The eclectic evening consisted of a networking drinks reception, interactive games and activities and a wacky "pantomime" was the theme and dress code for the evening.