The Drum Awards 2025 Recognizes VML’s Creativity, Digital, and Strategy

This week, VML’s global network gathered in London for The Drum Awards Festival, which ran from November 17–20, 2025, to celebrate the very best in marketing, media, and creative excellence. The agency not only triumphed on stage — adding 18 recognitions (with nine Gold, one Silver, two Bronze, and six shortlists) — but also lent its thought leadership to the event through a deep bench of jurors.

The Drum Awards Festival is judged by a global panel of roughly 700 industry professionals, evaluating entries across all disciplines and channels. VML’s presence on the jury was especially strong. Kaleeta McDade, VML’s Global Chief Experience Design Officer, contributed to the Experiential jury. Juliana Paracencio, Executive Creative Director at VML London, served on the Advertising jury, while Angelica Galvis, Head of Design for VML USA, weighed in on the Design categories. On the content side, César García, Executive Creative Director at VML Live, helped judge submissions, and representing communications leadership, Beth Wade, Global Chief Communications & Integration Officer, served on the PR jury.

These awards add another milestone to what’s been a strong year for VML. Earlier in 2025, the network also made waves in The Drum’s World Creative Rankings, illustrating sustained global momentum.