"ADC 105th Annual Awards: Meet India's Eight Finalists"

Insights from the ADC 105th Annual Awards

The Art Directors Club has revealed the finalists for the prestigious ADC 105th Annual Awards, with India shining on the global stage with eight entries making it to the esteemed shortlist. Launched in 1920, the ADC Annual Awards stands as the longest-running awards program globally, honoring excellence in creativity and innovation spanning advertising and design realms.

Indian Creativity on Display

• 22Feet Tribal Worldwide Mumbai leads the Indian contingent with an impressive five finalists, all credited to their remarkable campaign "The Art of Survival" crafted for Diageo.
• Studio Eeksaurus Productions Pvt. Ltd. secures a notable two finalists for the project "Desi Oon" representing the Centre for Pastoralism.
• Lodha Developers also clinched a finalist spot for the engaging "Children's Colouring/Activity Book by Lodha."

On a global scale, the competition is fierce with Area 23 New York securing the top spot boasting 21 finalists, closely followed by McCann New York with 20 entries. Other notable mentions include Squarespace with 19 finalists, Klick Health with 18 nods, and the Google Creative Team with an impressive 16 finalists.

Celebrating Creative Excellence

This year, the international panel of judges meticulously selected 668 finalists from 39 countries, showcasing the vast spectrum of creative brilliance on a global scale. Each finalist will have the opportunity to bag Gold, Silver, or Bronze ADC Cubes, or merits, to be unveiled during the prestigious Creative Week 2026 at the ADC 105th Annual Awards ceremony on May 13 at Capitale in New York.

Marking its 17th edition, Creative Week stands out as a paramount industry congregation, uniting talents worldwide to commemorate accomplishments across various leading award platforms, including The One Show, ADC Annual Awards, and the Young Ones Student Awards.

Embracing Industry Initiatives

The week-long event will encompass a myriad of activities such as The One Club AI Creative Challenge, the Executive Creative Summit 2026, a lively Client Pitch Competition, insightful portfolio reviews, the engaging Type Directors Club TDC Lettering Walk, and daily Morning Buzz panels.

The branding campaign for this year's ADC 105th Annual Awards has been masterfully crafted by Dentsu Inc., adding a touch of creativity and flair to the esteemed event. The One Club for Creativity, the leading force behind the ADC Annual Awards and similar global endeavors, continues to champion and honor creative communities globally, reinvesting award proceeds into educational endeavors, professional growth opportunities, and access schemes for both budding and established talents.