DAD 2026 16x9

VML has once again demonstrated its creative prowess on the global stage, earning an impressive 38 honors at the 2026 D&AD Awards. The agency was awarded 6 Graphite Pencils, 8 Wood Pencils, and 24 Shortlist recognitions, solidifying its reputation as a leader in innovative advertising and design.

The D&AD Awards, widely regarded as one of the most prestigious accolades in the creative industry, celebrate outstanding achievements in design, advertising, and craft. A D&AD Pencil is considered a benchmark of creative excellence, sought after by agencies and brands worldwide.

Winning work from VML at D&AD Awards 2026 includes:

PainVisible Hero

"PainVisible" by VML Madrid & New York for Aritium

  • Graphite Pencil in Digital Experience Design: Inclusive
  • Wood Pencil in Digital Experience Design: IP
Read More
Preserved Promos

"Preserved Promos" by VML New York for Ziploc

  • Graphite Pencil in Digital Marketing
  • Wood Pencil in Direct
Read More
Find Your Way MINI

"Find Your Way" by VML India for MINI

  • Graphite Pencil in Illustration
Phone Break

"Phone Break" by VML Czechia for KitKat

  • Graphite Pencil in Press & Outdoor
Read More
Living Fabric Hero

"Living Fabric" by VML Bogota for Universidad De Los Andes & Atratus

  • Graphite Pencil in Product Design
Read More
Your Skin is Your Armor

"Your Skin is Your Armor." by VML Japan for Bulk Homme

  • Graphite Pencil in Health & Wellbeing
Read More
GOATS GOT BAG Hero

"GOATS GOT BAG" by Scholz & Friends (a VML company) for GOT BAG

  • Wood Pencil in Film
Read More
Irmela vs Nazis

"Irmela vs. Nazis" by Scholz & Friends (a VML company) for toom DIY market

  • Wood Pencil in Film
Read More
Stranger Things Recap Cassette

"Stranger Things Recap Cassette" by VML Thailand for Netflix

  • Wood Pencil in Radio & Audio
Read More
The Kolhapuri

"The Kolhapuri" by VML Mumbai for Kalapuri

  • Wood Pencil in Writing for Design
Read More
The Most Brilliant Failure

"The Most Brilliant Failure." by Scholz & Friends (a VML company) for IWC Schaffhausen

  • Wood Pencil in Production Design
Read More
The Rewards Bag

"The Rewards Bag" by VML Montevideo for TA-TA

  • Wood Pencil in Media
Read More

Please provide your contact information to continue.

Before submitting your information, please read our Privacy Policy as it contains detailed information on the processing of your personal data and how we use it.

Related Content

Dand AD my VML 2560x1440 op2
News

D&AD Pencils in VML for 55 Remarkable Recognitions

VML celebrates 2 Yellow Pencils, 10 Graphite Pencils, 17 Wood Pencils, and 26 Shortlist honors at the D&AD Awards
Read Article
VML on stage at the 2026 Cannes Festival winning Titanium for OREO Cows
News

VML Wins Titanium Lion for OREO Cows

The win marks a significant moment for the network, achieving the fourth Titanium award in VML’s history
Read Article