2026 CLIO AWARDS

NEW YORK–(May 12, 2026)– The Clio Awards, the premier international awards program for

the creative business, revealed the winners of its most prestigious awards at a live ceremony

hosted by actor, writer, and producer Keegan-Michael Key this evening. True to the global

nature of the competition, 20 Grand Clio Awards were presented to culturally and creatively

groundbreaking entries from France, Puerto Rico, Italy, Germany, Singapore, India, Mexico the

United Kingdom, and the United States of America.

Grand Clios in the Business To Business Advertiser Type were awarded for:

• Direct: “Pub Succession” by LePub Milan for Heineken

Grand Clios in the Public Service Advertiser Type were awarded for:

• Branded Entertainment & Content: “The Final Exam” by BBDO Chicago for Change The Ref
• Culture & Influence: “The Final Exam” by BBDO Chicago for Change The Ref
• Film Craft: “Trails Will Blaze” by NOMINT for BBC

Grand Clios in the Product/Service Advertiser Type were awarded for:

• Audio: “The Unofficial Sound of F1” by Leo India for Sting
• Branded Entertainment & Content: “Gulf of Mexico (Bar)” by LePub Mexico City for Tecate
• Creative Business Transformation: “THREE WORDS” by Publicis Conseil for AXA
• Creative Disruption: “Gulf of Mexico (Bar)” by LePub Mexico City for Tecate
• Creative Strategy: “Vaseline Verified” by Ogilvy Singapore for Vaseline
• Culture & Influence: “I WOOL SURVIVE” by SERVICEPLAN GERMANY for Grindr\
• Design: “Vi Guardian Beads” by Ogilvy Mumbai for Vi (Vodafone Idea)
• Digital/Mobile: “Tracking Bad Bunny” by DDB Latina Puerto Rico for Bad Bunny
• Direct: “Vaseline Verified” by Ogilvy Singapore for Vaseline
• Experience/Activation: “Expedition Impossible” by adam&eve\TBWA for Columbia Sportswear
• Film: “The Final Copy of Ilon Specht” by MCCANN PARIS for L’Oréal Paris
• Film Craft: “No Project without Drama” by HeimatTBWA\Germany for HORNBACH
• Out of Home: “Gulf of Mexico (Bar)” by LePub Mexico City for Tecate
• PR: “THREE WORDS” by Publicis Conseil for AXA
• Social Media: “Gulf of Mexico (Bar)” by LePub Mexico City for Tecate
• Use of Influencers: “Vaseline Verified” by Ogilvy Singapore for Vaseline

Each year, “Of the Year” honors are presented to entrants that collect the most statue points across all mediums. The 2026 “Of the Year” winners are:

• Advertiser Of The Year: Vaseline
• Agency Of The Year: Ogilvy Singapore
• Independent Agency Of The Year: Rethink Canada
• Network Of The Year: Ogilvy
• Production Company Of The Year: Whitecoat

Also in the show, Ogilvy Health received The Clio Awards & Google AI Specialty Award for its innovative collaboration with EUROFARMA on a project that exemplifies the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in advertising. As Google continues to champion a new era of creativity, this recognition highlights work that meaningfully integrates AI with human insight to deliver impactful results. Additionally, the 2026–2027 Clio Emerging Creative Award & Competition presented by PepsiCo Foods was announced by Chris Nilsen, Senior Director of PepsiCo Creative Studio. The brief invites emerging creatives, marketers, and students to compete for a Specialty Clio Award to be awarded live at the 2027 Clio Awards.

Mark Ronson, the Grammy and Academy Award-winning musician, songwriter, and producer, was honored with an Honorary Clio Award for his genre-defying influence on modern music and culture. Renowned for crafting chart-topping hits with some of the world’s biggest artists, Ronson has consistently pushed boundaries while shaping the sound of contemporary pop. His work on major film soundtracks, including Barbie The Album, A Star Is Born, and Suicide Squad, has redefined music’s role in storytelling, extending its cultural impact far beyond the screen. From his early days as a DJ in New York City to the release of his memoir Night People, Ronson’s career reflects a relentless creative vision that continues to inspire the next generation of artists.

Later in the show, Mickalene Thomas, the visionary contemporary artist, was honored with an Honorary Clio Award for her transformative impact on art and culture. Spanning painting, collage, photography, and immersive installations, her work challenges perceptions of identity and gender while bridging fine art and commercial collaboration, with pieces held in leading institutions including the Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art.

The presenting sponsors of The Clio Awards are Google and PepsiCo Foods. Additional partners include Moment Factory, JKR, Brent Allen Hagel, Scripto, Campaign Middle East, Massive Music, Muse by Clios, Ads of the World by Clio and Awards 360. 

The full gallery of winners, including the previously announced Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Shortlist recipients, can be found at Clios.com.

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About The Clio Awards

The Clio Awards were founded in 1959 to honor excellence in advertising around the world. The prestigious program, which has continuously evolved alongside the creative industry it champions, today celebrates boundary-pushing marketing, advertising and communications from the brands, agencies and organizations that shape popular culture and drive global commerce. Each cycle, The Clio Awards brings together leading creative talent for an immersive judging experience to determine which entries will earn the prestigious Grand, Gold, Silver, and Bronze Clio statues.