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- 26 November 2025
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Since 1962, D&AD Pencils have defined careers, opened doors and earned winners global recognition.
Our awards uncover and celebrate truly exceptional work that redefines what’s possible in the creative industries.
They are (deliberately) tough to win but easy to enter, with step-by-step support from our team.
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Chief Creative Officer, Australia NZ
AKQA
Digital Marketing Jury 2026 President
Global Chief Creative Officer
TBWA\Media Arts Lab
Film Jury 2026 President
Chief Creative Officer APAC
Ogilvy
Press & Outdoor Jury 2026 President
Chief Creative Officer
Saatchi & Saatchi
Radio & Audio Jury 2026 President
Chief Creative Officer, Australia NZ
AKQA
Digital Marketing Jury 2026 President
Global Chief Creative Officer
TBWA\Media Arts Lab
Film Jury 2026 President
Chief Creative Officer APAC
Ogilvy
Press & Outdoor Jury 2026 President
Chief Creative Officer
Saatchi & Saatchi
Radio & Audio Jury 2026 President
Chief Creative Officer, Australia NZ
AKQA
Digital Marketing Jury 2026 President
Global Chief Creative Officer
TBWA\Media Arts Lab
Film Jury 2026 President
Chief Creative Officer APAC
Ogilvy
Press & Outdoor Jury 2026 President
Chief Creative Officer
Saatchi & Saatchi
Radio & Audio Jury 2026 President
For the best of the year in advertising, design, craft, culture and impact. This door-opening honour often represents work that would win the top award at other shows.
For stand-out work that rises above the rest, worthy of consideration for a Yellow Pencil. This award is a mark of true creative brilliance.
For outstanding work that achieves true creative excellence. The career-defining Yellow Pencil commands deep industry respect.
For exceptional projects that use the power of creativity to drive behavioural, environmental, societal or policy change. Replaces the Yellow Pencil in the Impact and Sustained Impact categories.
For ground-breaking work. Only a handful of these are awarded each year, if any.
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