Noisy Trumpet Wins Two dotCOMM Awards for Website Design Excellence
We’re excited to share that Noisy Trumpet won two dotCOMM Awards for 2025 recognizing our creative and technical excellence in website design: Platinum for Small Business for Hazel Smyth Jewelry and Gold for Nonprofit for Puppy Food Bank.
Nonprofit Website Design
For Puppy Food Bank, we built a purpose-driven site designed to inspire action and make giving easy. The new platform combines emotional storytelling with seamless functionality, featuring an interactive shelter map, celebrity ambassador highlights, and flexible donation options. The results speak for themselves: monthly donations rose 161%, new donor conversions jumped 257%, and overall traffic increased 169.5%.
Click here to learn more about this project from beginning to completion.
E-Commerce Website Design
For Hazel Smyth Jewelry, we created a modern, scalable e-commerce experience powered by Shopify and a custom Next.js frontend. The design highlights Hazel Smyth’s artistry through editorial-style photography, custom illustrations, and a mobile-first interface. Since launch, online orders have grown 567%, conversions are up 222%, and sales have soared 350%.
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These wins celebrate more than great design; they represent our commitment to building digital experiences that connect, inspire, and deliver measurable impact.
What Makes an Award-Winning Website
Over the years, we’ve learned that award-winning web design doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of three key ingredients:
- Purposeful Design: Every visual element should tell a story and move the user toward an action.
- Performance and Usability: Fast load times, responsive layouts, and intuitive navigation build trust.
- Emotional Connection: Audiences remember experiences that make them feel something, especially in nonprofit and e-commerce spaces.
By blending these principles, our team continues to create sites that are not only beautiful but also business-driven and impactful.
Interested in elevating your brand’s digital presence? Contact us today!