VML UK takes Agency of the Year, VML leads the networks, NoA dominates the independent rankings, while TEMPOMEDIA, KitKat and Amazon Cross-Channel Marketing take global honours
After revealing the companies that led their regions, Gerety has now named the agencies, networks, production companies and brands that came out on top worldwide in 2026.
At the head of the global agency ranking is VML UK, named Gerety 2026 Global Agency of the Year after a standout awards performance led by The KitKat Heist, which took two Grand Prix alongside multiple Gold, Silver and Shortlist results.
That success is part of a much wider global performance for VML, named Global Network of the Year, following awarded work from its agencies across multiple markets and regions.
The independent honours belong to NoA. Stockholm’s NoA Åkestam Holst is Global Independent Agency of the Year, while the wider NoA group takes Global Independent Network of the Year, giving the group two of Gerety’s major worldwide titles.
Behind the craft, TEMPOMEDIA is named Global Production Company of the Year, topping the worldwide production ranking based on its credits across Gerety’s awarded work.
And one of the biggest creative stories of the year continues for KitKat, named Global Brand of the Year. Its performance was led by The KitKat Heist, which secured two of Gerety’s Grand Prix and helped propel both the brand and VML UK to the top of their respective global rankings.
Amazon Cross-Channel Marketing takes Global In-House Agency of the Year, recognising the performance of Amazon’s own creative organisation across the 2026 results.
The Global Titles are calculated from the complete Gerety Awards results, with points awarded for Grand Prix, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Shortlist. Points follow the official credits, recognising the agencies, networks, production partners and brands responsible for the work rather than simply the company that entered it.
Gerety Awards 2026 Global Titles
Agency of the Year: VML UK
Network of the Year: VML
Independent Agency of the Year: NoA Åkestam Holst
Independent Network of the Year: NoA
Production Company of the Year: TEMPOMEDIA
Brand of the Year: KitKat
In-House Agency of the Year: Amazon Cross-Channel Marketing
“At VML UK we are thrilled with these exceptional results in such an important award show” explained Ryan McManus, CCO, VML UK. “The Gerety Awards play a powerful role in identifying and awarding the best work in the world, and it’s judged by truly incredible juries. It is a testament to our teams, clients and partners and the journey we are on to help our clients grow, by making unique and differentiated work for the world we are in today. We couldn’t be happier with the results.”
“To take home Global Network of the Year and be awarded the regional titles across North America, LATAM, and Europe is a tremendous achievement for VML”, commented Debbi Vandeven, Global CCO at VML. “The Gerety Awards offer such an important, unique perspective in our industry, and to have our teams recognized on this level is incredibly rewarding. Congratulations to all our global teams and to our exceptional partners at KitKat for taking home Brand of the Year. This remarkable showing demonstrates what happens when we use heart, courage, and brains to deliver deeply human-first ideas.”
Stephanie Moradi, Creative Director at NoA | Åkestam Holst, had the following to say about their recognition by the Gerety Jury “We come from a small market, but we’ve never had small ambitions. To be named the world’s Independent Agency of the Year is an incredible recognition of everyone at NoA | Åkestam Holst, and proof that great ideas can travel a very long way.”
Mikael Jørgensen, Group CEO at NoA, had the following to say :“One great creative agency is something special. Having several of them pushing each other to turn exceptional creativity into tangible business results for our clients is something else entirely. Being named Independent Network of the Year globally is a huge recognition of that collective ambition – and of what we can achieve when we raise the bar together.”
“We’re thrilled to be recognized as In-House Agency of the Year” commented Jo Shoesmith, VP, Global Brand & Fixed Marketing at Amazon. “This win is the ultimate proof of our dual workforce in action – where cross-functional talents and world-class tech come together as one seamless creative engine to deliver work that truly connects with customers. This award is a testament to the incredible dedication of the Amazon Cross-Channel Marketing team and all the partners who make it possible.”
This year, more than 250 judges from over 50 countries took part in the Gerety Awards, bringing together some of the most respected creative leaders from different fields of advertising, marketing, production, design, and media, who showed their powerful perspective by choosing the best creative work.
Watch some of this year’s jury as they discuss trends and favourite campaigns from the 2026 Gerety Awards with the Gerety Grand Jury Insight panels taking place this week here
See all of the 2026 winners at www.geretyawards.com
