Cartwright goes from record-breaking revenue to “Agency of the Year”

CARTWRIGHT, the strategic marketing and PR firm with a national footprint across the UK, has capped off its most profitable year after being named “Agency of the Year” at last night’s (Wednesday 03 December) Construction Marketing Awards, the built environment’s most coveted and authoritative benchmark of marketing excellence.  

A year of record-breaking performance, not just in the construction sector but also through specialisms including professional services, e-commerce, retail and food and drink, underpins this major recognition for the agency. In its 19th year of consecutive growth, Cartwright delivered its strongest turnover and profit to date.  

The team has delivered significant growth to its clients too, alongside some of the sector’s most respected names including Pagabo Group, SLR, MSite and Lovell, as well as being trusted on the biggest stages including UKREiiF. Now 40-strong, boosted by its 82% staff retention rate, the agency’s digital team hit its annual revenue target within six months, trebled in size and integrated a digital-led approach to reinforce the agency’s “insight, intelligence and impact” methodology.  

Katie Nelson, director and head of the built environment at Cartwright, said: “We've been working in the built environment for two decades and, powered by our rebrand and a record year for turnover and profit, we're now bold enough to shout about it and have been rewarded as a result.   

“This award recognises a phenomenal year for Cartwright. We work with the strongest names in the sector as well as some of the most exciting challenger brands, working on significant regeneration projects in the UK and maintaining relationships that span years and years. Our focus on being a powerful ally to clients, particularly during a challenging and changing year for the construction industry, has paid dividends to both them and us. These shared victories drive us to prove the impact of marketing and deliver growth, year on year. 

“We've stayed true to our roots so that people love working with us and for us. This approach not only drives our agency but it's what drives construction which is why we've always been so at home in this sector.” 

United across Nottingham, London and Birmingham, Cartwright continues to reinforce its position as a trusted partner to the built environment. 

David Pead, director of the CMA Awards, said: “Cartwright delivered a well written entry with a clear strategy focused on growth and enhancing their offering to their customers. The judges were impressed with the way they have invested in people and innovation to deliver real business impact while consistently delivering value to their customers - new and old.” 

Cartwright’s youngest account director in the agency’s history, Kali Dennett, was also applauded as a finalist in the Emerging Talent of the Year category for her exceptional contribution to the sector. Since joining the agency four years ago, Kali has developed award-winning campaigns, delivered national media attention and driven industry-wide collaboration. 

Her work spans major projects including The Island Quarter regeneration scheme in Nottingham, national housebuilder Lovell, and the social housing sector with Efficiency North, attracting the attention of the Housing Ombudsman and influencing industry reporting. Kali has also been recognised internationally, presenting as one of 16 MIPIM Challengers in 2025, sharing insights with more than 200 property and construction professionals.