Winners of the Clio Awards were unveiled during a live ceremony hosted by actor, writer, and producer Keegan-Michael Key on Tuesday (5/12) evening in New York. 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 U.K and U.S.
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&eveTBWA for Columbia Sportswear
Film: “The Final Copy of Ilon Specht” by MCCANN PARIS for L’Oréal Paris
Film Craft: “No Project without Drama” by HeimatTBWAGermany 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
“Of the Year”
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, sr. 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 full gallery of winners, including the previously announced Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Shortlist recipients, can be found here.
