Published on: October 24, 2026
October 24, 2026; National: The Advertising Club announced the winners of the EMVIES Awards 2026, recognising excellence in media strategy, innovation, research and effectiveness. The awards ceremony took place on Friday, October 23, at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. It brought together professionals from the media, marketing, advertising and research industries to celebrate outstanding work. EMVIES 2026 was supported by Tata Communications and UltraTech Cement Limited.
Hindustan Unilever Limited was named Best Media Client of the Year, Mindshare won Best Media Agency of the Year, and WPP Media was named Best Media Agency Network of the Year.
Widely recognised as the Oscars of the media world, the EMVIE Awards honour innovative thinking, strategic excellence and effective media solutions. This year’s ceremony presented 1 Grand EMVIE, 57 Gold, 74 Silver and 91 Bronze trophies.
The Grand EMVIE went to Wavemaker India and Colgate (Palmolive) Pvt. Ltd. for the Colgate India Oral Health Movement in the Best Digital Strategy category.
The Young EMVIE of the Year was awarded to Chitwan Sharma of Zenith and Aditi Salian of EssenceMediacom.
Dheeraj Sinha, President of The Advertising Club, said: “The EMVIES have consistently recognised the ideas, thinking and innovation that push the boundaries of media. As the industry continues to evolve, these awards remain an important platform to celebrate the people and work shaping its future. The winners this year reflect the ambition, strategic rigour and creativity of our industry, setting new benchmarks for what media can achieve. Congratulations to all the winners and everyone who continues to drive the industry forward.”
Punitha Arumugam, Chairperson of the EMVIES Committee, said: “The EMVIES reflect the depth of talent, expertise and strategic thinking that India’s media industry has to offer. The work recognised this year demonstrates the industry’s ability to combine strong insights with innovation and effectiveness to deliver meaningful outcomes for brands. It is encouraging to see the power of strategy, data, tech and execution continue to evolve, with professionals pushing themselves to think beyond the conventional. Congratulations to all the winners for their outstanding work and contribution to the industry.”
The EMVIE Awards are presented by The Advertising Club to recognise excellence in media strategy, planning, research, innovation and execution.
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