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SAMCAR Wins 2026 American INHOUSE Design Awards™
Out of over 4,000 entries, SAMCAR Brand & Communications, the in-house creative and communications department with Director of Brand & Communications Dalen Gilbrech (credited as designer and creative director), was selected as a winner of Graphic Design USA (GDUSA) magazine's 63rd annual in-house design competition—the 2026 American INHOUSE Design Awards™—in the "Announcements + Invitations" Category for the submission of the 2025 Member Appreciation BBQ invitation identity design system.
The winning entry is featured on GDUSA's website and in the June 2026 print and digital editions of their nationwide magazine.
In-house design refers to a company or organization's own internal team creating marketing materials, graphics, and brand assets exclusively for that organization rather than hiring an external agency.
This competition recognizes the value that in-house teams provide, leveraging institutional knowledge to ensure projects align with brand strategy and compliance guidelines while delivering high-quality and accessible solutions.
In a letter of recognition GDUSA Editor, Gordon Kaye shared that "[t]he creative performance is truly exceptional — a tribute to Dalen Gilbrech's talent and to your organization's commitment to impactful quality communications."
