Early Bird Entry Deadline:
Tuesday, 30 June 2026
Standard Entry Deadline:
Thursday, 30 July 2026
Final Entry Deadline:
Friday, 4 September 2026
Shortlists Announcement:
Wednesday, 28 October 2026
Awards Presentation Event:
Tuesday, 8 December 2026 (Singapore)
Venue: The Fairmont SIngapore
Early Bird Entry Fee:
HK$3,950 (People)
HK$4,780 (Agency/Brand)
Standard Entry Fee:
HK$4,750 (People)
HK$5,650 (Agency/Brand)
Final Entry Fee:
HK$5,350 (People)
HK$6,250 (Agency/Brand)
1 September 2025 – 31 August 2026
In categories with 3 or less entries, the judging scores will decide whether an entry is awarded a Gold, Silver or Bronze. In cases where there are fewer entries in the category, judges will unanimously decide whether there should be a shortlist and/or whether any trophies should be awarded at the second round of judging.
**The Network category is not open for submission and will be awarded based on calculations of local wins according to the point system.**
**The Network category is not open for submission and will be awarded based on calculations of local wins according to the point system.**
**The Network category is not open for submission and will be awarded based on calculations of local wins according to the point system.**
**The Network category is not open for submission and will be awarded based on calculations of local wins according to the point system.**
This award recognizes the agency that fosters a culture of collaboration, inspires creativity, and effectively attracts and retains talent. Entrants should demonstrate how their agency cultivates an innovative culture that encourages forward-thinking, challenges conventional practices, and ultimately drives business growth. Eligibility: This category can be entered as an Agency Group/Network with multiple agency brands, with no restrictions on the number of markets or regions. Entrant agencies must demonstrate that their work and achievements are adequately represented across all relevant markets and are thoroughly covered. A single agency brand may enter under each respective regional category.
This award honors the agency network with multiple agency brands that excel in creating a productive and rewarding work environment. Eligibility: This category can be entered as an Agency Group/Network with multiple agency brands, with no restrictions on the number of markets or regions. Entrant agencies must demonstrate that their work and achievements are adequately represented across all relevant markets and are thoroughly covered. A single agency brand may enter under each respective regional category.
This award acknowledges agencies that best demonstrate a consistent ability to translate consumer intentions into revenue for clients, deliver ROI-based campaign activity along with exceptional execution of biddable media and digital exchanges, and drive sales results for clients across the region.
This award recognizes the agencies that have most effectively developed and enhanced the agency’s programmatic trading performance and made the biggest impact on the advertisers’ businesses including achievements against objectives, evidence of excellent audience targeting, insights and data analysis skills, and evidence of ROI. Client testimonials will be required as supporting evidence.
This category sets out to recognize agencies that understand the need to nurture and develop all levels of talent so that employees gain the knowledge and skills needed to reach their full potential.
This award is set to recognize companies that use the application of technology, the strategic application of data/analytics, and associated targeting methods to improve Campaign effectiveness. Technology can include but is not limited to AI, chatbots, IOT, voice activations, drones, AV technologies, etc.
Open to professionals with 8-10 years of account servicing experience, with some flexibility only for those slightly above or below this range. This award recognizes individuals in account management who have demonstrated exceptional innovation, skills, and enthusiasm in leveraging advertising to benefit their clients’ businesses, thereby fostering strong business relationships. Please note: Professionals in Managing Director or CEO roles, or equivalent positions, are not eligible for this category.
This award recognises individuals within a C-Suite leadership position who have done the most to advance the commercial growth of their agency or network.
The award recognizes the heads of agencies who have individually done the most to advance their agency/network in the industry.
This award recognizes top-level creative leaders with over 10 years of experience (Group Creative Directors/Executive Creative Directors/Chief Creative Officers equivalent or above) who have produced the best work during the review period and have not only set the standard for creative excellence but have also raised the bar. Nominees will have demonstrated outstanding creative leadership in building and nurturing creativity across the creative team and the agency. Samples of the nominee’s work will be required as evidence of success.
This award is for programmatic professionals with outstanding performance in a single office (or multiple offices), who have most effectively developed and enhanced the agency’s programmatic trading performance in Asia-Pacific and made the biggest impact on their clients’ advertising.
The judging panel for our awards consists of leading client marketers from across the Asia-Pacific region. Each judge is required to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) and must adhere to the terms of confidentiality throughout the judging process.
Judging Process: We will have two rounds of judging. In the first round, Judges will review and score entries independently. In the final round, Judges will convene to discuss the shortlisted entries.
To demonstrate our commitment, ensure transparency and accuracy in the results, the awards process includes a process integrity partner, SCS-Invictus Group. Judges will send their scores directly to SCS-Invictus Group for tabulation and verification.
In categories with a single entry or fewer entries, judges will unanimously decide whether to have a shortlist and/or award trophies. This may result in no shortlist and no trophies being awarded in a category.
The decisions made by the judges are final and based on a specific scoring system. Please note that no feedback or correspondence regarding the results will be entertained.
| Category Type | Category | Entry Number | Nominee | Agency/Brand | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agency | Asia-Pacific Creative Network of the Year [NOT FOR SUBMISSION] | Leo | Asia-Pacific | ||
| Agency | Asia-Pacific Digital Innovation Network of the Year [NOT FOR SUBMISSION] | OMD | Asia-Pacific | ||
| Agency | Asia-Pacific Media Network of the Year [NOT FOR SUBMISSION] | OMD | Asia-Pacific | ||
| Agency | Asia-Pacific PR Network of the Year [NOT FOR SUBMISSION] | MSL | Asia-Pacific | ||
| Agency | Asia-Pacific Best Culture (Network) | AP01.417440 | Golin APAC | Asia-Pacific (Singapore) | |
| Agency | Asia-Pacific Best Culture (Network) | AP01.417524 | Publicis Groupe SEA | Asia-Pacific (Singapore) | |
| Agency | Asia-Pacific Best Place to Work (Network) | AP02.417434 | Golin APAC | Asia-Pacific (Singapore) | |
| Agency | Asia-Pacific Best Place to Work (Network) | AP02.417660 | Publicis Groupe | Asia-Pacific (Singapore) | |
| Agency | Asia-Pacific Best Place to Work (Network) | AP02.417826 | Vero | Asia-Pacific (Singapore) | |
| Agency | Asia-Pacific Performance Agency of the Year | AP03.417802 | M+C Saatchi Performance | Asia-Pacific (Singapore) | |
| Agency | Asia-Pacific Performance Agency of the Year | AP03.417525 | Performics | Asia-Pacific (Singapore) | |
| Agency | Asia-Pacific Programmatic Agency of the Year | No Shortlist No Award | |||
| Agency | Asia-Pacific Talent Development Programme of the Year | AP05.416889 | BBDO Asia | Asia-Pacific (China) | |
| Agency | Asia-Pacific Talent Development Programme of the Year | AP05.417727 | IDEASXMACHINA Hakuhodo | Philippines | |
| Agency | Asia-Pacific Tech Agency of the Year | No Shortlist No Award |
| Category Type | Category | Entry Number | Nominee | Agency/Brand | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People | Asia-Pacific Account Person of the Year | No Shortlist No Award | |||
| People | Asia-Pacific Agency Growth Leader of the Year | No Shortlist No Award | |||
| People | Asia-Pacific Agency Head of the Year | No Shortlist No Award | |||
| People | Asia-Pacific Creative Leader of the Year | No Shortlist No Award | |||
| People | Asia-Pacific Programmatic Person of the Year | No Shortlist No Award |
In categories with 3 or less shortlisted entries, the judges will decide whether an entry is awarded and subject to judges’ unanimous decision. This may also result in no trophies being awarded or same type of awards in a category.
For Agency categories, the awards can be Gold, Silver or Bronze. People & Brand categories will be one Gold Winner. Commendation will be given a digital certificate.
| Category Type | Category | Agency/Brand | Agency/Brand | Market | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agency | Asia-Pacific Creative Network of the Year [NOT FOR SUBMISSION] | Leo | Asia-Pacific | Winner | |
| Agency | Asia-Pacific Digital Innovation Network of the Year [NOT FOR SUBMISSION] | OMD | Asia-Pacific | Winner | |
| Agency | Asia-Pacific Media Network of the Year [NOT FOR SUBMISSION] | OMD | Asia-Pacific | Winner | |
| Agency | Asia-Pacific PR Network of the Year [NOT FOR SUBMISSION] | MSL | Asia-Pacific | Winner | |
| Agency | Asia-Pacific Best Culture (Network) | Publicis Groupe SEA | Asia-Pacific (Singapore) | Winner | |
| Agency | Asia-Pacific Best Place to Work (Network) | Publicis Groupe | Asia-Pacific (Singapore) | Winner | |
| Agency | Asia-Pacific Best Place to Work (Network) | Vero | Asia-Pacific (Singapore) | Commendation | |
| Agency | Asia-Pacific Performance Agency of the Year | Performics | Asia-Pacific (Singapore) | Winner | |
| Agency | Asia-Pacific Programmatic Agency of the Year | No Shortlist No Award | No Winner | ||
| Agency | Asia-Pacific Talent Development Programme of the Year | IDEASXMACHINA Hakuhodo | Philippines | Commendation | |
| Agency | Asia-Pacific Tech Agency of the Year | No Shortlist No Award | No Winner |
| Category Type | Category | Nominee | Agency/Brand | Market | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People | Asia-Pacific Account Person of the Year | No Shortlist No Award | No Winner | ||
| People | Asia-Pacific Agency Growth Leader of the Year | No Shortlist No Award | No Winner | ||
| People | Asia-Pacific Agency Head of the Year | No Shortlist No Award | No Winner | ||
| People | Asia-Pacific Creative Leader of the Year | No Shortlist No Award | No Winner | ||
| People | Asia-Pacific Programmatic Person of the Year | No Shortlist No Award | No Winner |
Campaign Asia-Pacific’s Agency of the Year Awards offers industry suppliers the chance to target the heart of the industry across Asia Pacific. The awards have an outstanding reputation within their local markets and are entered by agencies of all sizes and specialties.
Partnership allows strong branding and networking opportunities, and a chance to build your brand in the hearts and minds of the most influential agencies.
Please contact Richard Fahy, Commercial Director, Campaign Asia-Pacific at richard.fahy@haymarket.asia
Director of Awards & Training Events, Asia
Email: zamir.khan@haymarket.asia
Head of Awards & Training Events
Email: kaling.man@haymarket.asia
Email: aoy@haymarket.asia
Avinash Bhakre
Email: avinash.bhakre@haymarket.co.in