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Thailand wins the Grand Prix, Russia takes most wins at Jolbors Awards International 2026

VML Thailand's "Soil Stay" took the top prize, while Synthesis agency was named Creative Agency of the Year and Dotorg Branding Agency of the Year in Tashkent.

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Jolbors Festival 2026 closed its second day in Tashkent with the Jolbors Awards International, where entries from different countries around the world competed for Gold, Silver, Bronze, and the Grand Prix.

In the Uzbek national language, Jolbors means “tiger”—and according to the event’s official website, the award is a “symbol of boldness and creativity.”

Voskhod collected the most awards that night, with seven, all for Russian entries. Progression CA followed with six, five of them for “Humanity Chain” for Forte Bank, and Zebra Hero took four for “The Wings of Love” for SOS Children’s Villages. By country, Russia led with 19 wins, ahead of Thailand’s 17 and Kazakhstan’s 16.

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Thailand, however, bagged the biggest prizes. VML Thailand‘s “Soil Stay” for Tra Mongkut Fertilizer won the Grand Prix, and Thai entries picked up four of the 11 Golds.

Dotorg was named Branding Agency of the Year, Synthesis agency Creative Agency of the Year, and the National Agency for Social Protection under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan was named Client of the Year.

Check out the complete list of winners below:

Branding

Rebrand/Refresh of an Existing Brand

Dotorg receives the first Gold Jolbors Award of the night for “‘Dymshits and Partners’. Consulting firm rebranding,” presented by Masaya Asai of Droga5 Tokyo

Gold

  • “‘Dymshits and Partners’. Consulting firm rebranding” by Dotorg for “Dymshits and Partners”. Consulting firm, Russia

Silver

  • “CSS. Billions of new openings” by Dotorg for CSS, Russia

Bronze

  • “Imperfect Identity” by SEED for SEED, Kazakhstan

Communication design

Bronze

  • “The ‘Nutcracker’ Theatre’s Brand Identity” by Voskhod for The “Nutcracker” Theatre, Russia

Print & Outdoor

Craft: Art Direction

Bronze

  • “Snowflick delivery” by Agency Rodnaya Rech for «Vkusno — i tochka», Russia

Billboards & Posters

Progression CA receives its Gold Jolbors Award for “Humanity Chain.”

Gold

  • “Humanity Chain” by Progression CA for Forte Bank, Kazakhstan

Silver

  • “The Running Billboard” by FLASH BOMBER for iQIYI Thailand, Thailand

Digital

Creative Use of Digital & SMM

Bronze

  • “Brusnika Developer. Agiotage” by Voskhod for Brusnika Developer, Russia
  • “Respect Before Reach” by Beshqozon – the world’s first chain of plov centers for BESHQOZON, Uzbekistan

Digital Strategy

Bronze

  • “Brusnika Developer. Agiotage” by Voskhod for Brusnika Developer, Russia

Best collaboration: Brand & Influencers

Silver

  • “REAL FAZZ” by B&B Bangkok for B&B Bangkok, Thailand

Mobile

Silver

  • “Praykinson” by Dentsu Creative Thailand for Vajira Hospital, Thailand

Websites & Interactive tools

Silver

  • “Brusnika Developer. Agiotage” by Voskhod for Brusnika Developer, Russia

Media

Creative use of ambient

Bronze

  • “Humanity Chain” by Progression CA for Forte Bank, Kazakhstan
  • “Watch Me If You Can” by 605 Agency for Texnomart, Uzbekistan

Creative Use of print materials

Gold

  • “The Life-Saving Receipt” by DMINUSONE for CHROGUSAN, South Korea

Silver

  • “THE TAPE TRAILER” by JONGLUCKDEE for Netflix (Thailand), Thailand

PR & ESG

Non-profit & Charity

Bronze

  • “Fertilizer 2.5” by Grey Thailand for THAI HEALTH PROMOTION FOUNDATION, Thailand
  • “KWANMA” by NUTs Agency for KWANMA.com, Thailand
  • “The Wings of Love” by Zebra Hero for SOS Children’s Villages Non-profit organization, Russia

PR Campaign

Bronze

  • “Humanity Chain” by Progression CA for Forte Bank, Kazakhstan

ESG Projects

“Soil Stay” by VML Thailand emerges as the Grand Prix of the evening. Lulu Lu, Chief Creative Officer of VML Taiwan, receives the award on behalf of its Bangkok counterpart’s Chief Creative Officer, Park Wannasiri.

Grand Prix

  • “Soil Stay” by VML Thailand for Tra Mongkut Fertilizer, Thailand

Gold

  • “(Un)dangered Vegetables” by Droga5 Tokyo, part of Accenture Song for Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd., Japan

Silver

  • “Vision Pulse” by Paulus for Hyundai Motor Group, South Korea

Bronze

  • “Right to Care: Expanding Healthcare Proxy Rights Nationwide” by Treyna Group for Local Government of Quezon City, Philippines

PR Strategy

Bronze

  • “The Support Patyr” by Ogilvy ATA for Korzinka, Kazakhstan

PR Effectiveness

Silver

  • “Humanity Chain” by Progression CA for Forte Bank, Kazakhstan

Use of Media

Silver

  • “The Support Patyr” by Ogilvy ATA for Korzinka, Kazakhstan

Crisis Communication Campaign

Ad Addict’s Pert Pongpiti Phasukyud receives the Gold Jolbors Award for Crisis Communication Campaign under the Use of Media category on behalf of Brillant & Million.

Gold

  • “Vaseline Huh?” by Brilliant & Million for Vaseline Thailand, Thailand

Marketing

Marketing Effectiveness

Bronze

  • “‘Farms Are Calling’: The B2B Show That Opened a Market From Zero” by Okkam Creative for Avito Special Machinery, Russia
  • “Money’s trip” by Voskhod for Tochka Bank, Russia

Best collaboration: Brand & Art

Bronze

  • “At one table” by Food on Yandex Go for Food on Yandex Go, Kazakhstan
  • “Humanity Chain” by Progression CA for Forte Bank, Kazakhstan

Brand Experience & Activation

Bronze

  • “At one table” by Food on Yandex Go for Food on Yandex Go, Kazakhstan
  • “The Diamond House” by GForce Grey for Kusto Home, Kazakhstan
  • “The Support Patyr” by Ogilvy ATA for Korzinka, Kazakhstan
  • “Wishables” by BBDO for Ozon fresh, Russia

Sponsorship & Brand Partnership

Bronze

  • “Blackout Collection” by Progression CA for Tele2, Kazakhstan

Marketing Strategy

Bronze

  • “The Diamond House” by GForce Grey for Kusto Home, Kazakhstan

BTL Campaign

Bronze

  • “The Support Patyr” by GForce Uzbekistan for Korzinka, Uzbekistan

Brand launch/re-launch

Silver

  • “The Diamond House” by GForce Grey for Kusto Home, Kazakhstan

Film

Real Estate

Bronze

  • “TATE — The Symphony of Hospitality” by The Clients for KORTROS, Russia

Social

Bronze

  • “The Labyrinth” by Voskhod for Alzrus Foundation, Russia
  • “The Wings of Love” by Zebra Hero for SOS Children’s Villages Non-profit organization, Russia

Financial services

Gold

  • “The Giant” by Leo Bangkok for Krungsri First Choice, Thailand

Bronze

  • “Do Not Take Risks Without Kangaroo.” by BBDO Bangkok for Roojai insurance, Thailand

FMCG

Silver

  • “Mother Strike” by Choojai and Friends for Hanami Food, Thailand

Other

Silver

  • “The Kaprao Criminals” by Wolf BKK for KFC Thailand, Thailand
  • “Death of A Salesman” by BBDO Bangkok for CPF Restaurant and Foods Chain Co.,Ltd. / Five Star, Thailand

Corporate

Gold

  • “Unfading Love” by Ogilvy Bangkok for Thai Life Insurance, Thailand

OLV

Gold

  • “It’s Dettol Time” by SOUR Bangkok for Reckitt Thailand, Thailand

Film Craft

Art Direction and Production design

Gold

  • “Weight of Pain” by Synthesis agency for National Agency for Social Protection under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan

Silver

  • “The Wash Dance” by Cheil Worldwide Kazakhstan for Samsung Electronics Central Eurasia, Kazakhstan
  • “The Wings of Love” by Zebra Hero for SOS Children’s Villages Non-profit organization, Russia

Bronze

  • “TATE — The Symphony of Hospitality” by The Clients for KORTROS, Russia

Visual Effects

Bronze

  • “The Labyrinth” by Voskhod for Alzrus Foundation, Russia

AI-generated Films

Bronze

  • “WOSTOK. Smuggled & Bottled” by Petrick Animation Studio for Wostok lemonade, Georgia

Animation

Silver

  • “The Wings of Love” by Zebra Hero for SOS Children’s Villages Non-profit organization, Russia

Music/Sound design

Silver

  • “TATE — The Symphony of Hospitality” by The Clients for KORTROS, Russia

Direction

Gold

  • “Weight of Pain” by Synthesis agency for National Agency for Social Protection under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan

Cinematography

Gold

  • “Weight of Pain” by Synthesis agency for National Agency for Social Protection under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan

Strategy

Creative Strategy

Bronze

  • “G-ROCK FESTIVAL” by CHAI COMMUNICATION for Gmarket Inc., South Korea
  • “The Sorry Chicken” by YOUNGSTER BKK for UNILEVER THAI TRADING COMPANY LIMITED, Thailand
  • “WHAT THE FRUIT” by YOUNGSTER BKK for Diageo Moët Hennessy(Thailand) / SMIRNOFF HWACHAE(Watermelon Punch Flavo…, Thailand

Special Awards

Branding Agency of the Year

  • Dotorg

Creative Agency of the Year

  • Synthesis agency

Client of the Year

  • National Agency for Social Protection under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

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