Jolbors Awards International 2026 Winners Announced
The annual advertising festival recognized creative excellence across eight markets with 64 total awards.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Advertising
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The Jolbors Awards International 2026 ceremony concluded with agencies across eight markets taking home 64 awards. VML Thailand secured the top honor, winning a Grand Prix for its 'Soil Stay' campaign.
Why it matters
The festival highlights the growing influence of Central Asian markets in the global advertising landscape. It serves as a vital platform for facilitating creative exchanges and professional collaboration between diverse regional markets across Asia.
Thailand led the field with 17 total awards won by 15 agencies, while Uzbekistan's Synthesis was named Creative Agency of the Year after securing three Gold awards.
The players
VML Thailand
This creative agency earned the Grand Prix award for its work on the Soil Stay campaign.
Synthesis
Based in Uzbekistan, this agency was recognized as the Creative Agency of the Year at the festival.
Progression CA
This agency operates in Kazakhstan and won six awards, including one Gold for the Humanity Chain campaign.
Droga5 Tokyo
This Japanese branch of the international creative agency network received a Gold award.
Jolbors Festival
This event has operated for 15 years as a platform for the international advertising conversation in Central Asia.
The details
Kazakhstan earned 16 total awards, including a Gold for Progression CA's 'Humanity Chain' project. Other international winners included Droga5 Tokyo in Japan, South Korea's DMINUSONE, and the Treyna Group from the Philippines.
Timeline
The Jolbors Awards International 2026 winners were announced on October 14, 2026.
Market Landscape
The festival continues a 15-year history of Central Asian market integration by fostering cross-border creative partnerships. This event positions the region as a central hub for talent that competes directly with established global advertising capitals.
Readers tracking industry trends will see increased attention on Central Asian agencies that may influence upcoming global marketing campaigns. These award-winning shops are likely to see expanded international clientele and partnership opportunities following their recognition.
The takeaway
The success of diverse agencies at the Jolbors Awards illustrates the rising creative power of Asian markets beyond traditional hubs. Practitioners can look to these winning campaigns as benchmarks for regional storytelling and brand engagement.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Campaign Brief Asia.
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