The 2026 Clio Awards have recognized VML with an impressive 107 honors, marking a standout year for the global agency. Among the wins are 6 Gold, 34 Silver, 42 Bronze, and 25 shortlist awards, underscoring VML’s commitment to delivering innovative and impactful campaigns.
On May 12, at The Clios gala, VML was proudly named the #2 Network of the Year. This incredible recognition highlights the network's unwavering commitment to innovation, creativity, and excellence in the industry.
Founded in 1959, the Clio Awards are a benchmark for creative excellence in advertising, design, and communication. Each year, leading creative professionals from around the world evaluate submissions, selecting work that sets new standards for the industry.
This year, VML’s influence extended beyond its award-winning campaigns, with four of its creative leaders serving as jury members for the 2026 Clio Awards. For more details, see the full list of jury members here.
"Preserved Promos" by VML New York for Ziploc
"The Shakespeare's BIC" by VML São Paulo for BIC
"Phone Break" by VML Czechia for KitKat
"SO-SO Spins Tokyo" by VML Japan for BOSS
"Name this OREO" by VML New York for Mondelez / OREO
"Game Guardian" by VML Argentina for Movistar
"SubReddit Hunt" by VML Dallas for the U.S. Navy
"Kleenex Score" by VML New York for Kleenex
"Living Fabric" by VML Bogota for Universidad De Los Andes & Atratus
"Dancing Washers" by VML Mexico City for Whirlpool
"Not Every Smile Starts as a Smile" by VML France for Colgate
"Buzzcodes" by VML Canada for Volkswagen
"Speak My Language" by VML Riyadh for stc
"Tiroler Festspiele Brand Design" by Scholz & Friends (a VML company) for Tiroler Festspiele
"Vaseline Heritage Day" by VML Johannesburg for Vaseline
"The Hidden Eye Test" by VML Sydney for 1001 Optometry
"PainVisible" by VML Madrid & New York for Aritium
"Seat with a View" by VML Riyadh for flynas
"Soil Stay" by VML Bangkok for Tra Mongkut Fertilizer
"Timeout Against Hate" by VML New York for Foundation to Combat Antisemitism
"The Kolhapuri" by VML Mumbai for Kalapuri
"IWC Ingenieur. Form und Technik." by Scholz & Friends (a VML company) for IWC Schaffhausen
"The Most Brilliant Failure." by Scholz & Friends (a VML company) for IWC Schaffhausen
"Bad Luck Reverser" by VML New York for Refisal
"Don't Stop Motion" by VML Santiago for CENABAST
"Irmela vs. Nazis" by Scholz & Friends (a VML company) for toom DIY market
"It's a GIF" by VML Barcelona/Madrid for Federópticos
"The Unfair Glass" by VML for One Drop Foundation for Toronto
"Har Ghar Mein Star" by VML India for Star Cement
