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# Eli Meir Kaplan Stills + Motion Wins Gold at w3 Awards for Burke Avenue Commercial
- URL: https://capitolcommunicator.com/eli-meir-kaplan-stills-motion-wins-gold-at-w3-awards-for-burke-avenue-commercial/
- Published: 2025-03-24T18:15:17.000Z
- Updated: 2025-04-20T14:23:58.000Z
- Author: Capitol Communicator
- Tags: Agency, Awards, #wp-top-right-sponsored, #Import 2026-10-08 18:55

[Eli Meir Kaplan Stills + Motion](https://elimeirkaplan.com/?ref=capitolcommunicator.com) has been honored with a [Gold 2024 w3 Award in the Branded Entertainment-Commercials category](https://www.w3award.com/winners/gallery/?event=1080&type=22&ref=capitolcommunicator.com) for the :30-second spot, *Closer Shave and Closer Bonds*, created for [Burke Avenue by Craig the Barber®](https://burkeavenue.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqQVnMEoBYgxzxJLPFpevA7uljtb8lBDLI4zyfEf-G73157OzCb&ref=capitolcommunicator.com). The award-winning commercial tells the story of a son who wants to help his father but receives a surprising answer. The commercial brings this touching exchange to life, reinforcing the brand’s message of tradition, care and quality grooming.

“This story resonated with me because of the interaction I have with my own daughters. Sometimes it can be hard to make time for them in our busy lives and this spot brings home how important it is to be open to those moments,” says photographer/director **Eli Meir Kaplan**, who was surprised by the win. “When I received the email with the award announcement I thought it was a very convincing spam email.”

The [w3 Awards](https://www.w3award.com/?ref=capitolcommunicator.com), presented by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA), celebrate creative excellence on the web, honoring outstanding digital content, marketing, and advertising. For more information on Eli Meir Kaplan Stills + Motion and to view the award-winning commercial, visit [here](https://vimeo.com/851783015?ref=capitolcommunicator.com).