2026 Show Winners

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Asche & Spencer
- Astra Zeneca – The Power of EarlyMusic With Lyrics, Single
- Multi-brand Oscars CampaignMusic With/Without Lyrics, Campaign
BBDO MW
- Planters “Peanut Programming”Best of Video
- Mobil 1 "High Speed Connection"Photography, Color
- Mobil 1 2025 Print CampaignMagazine Advertising, Spread, Multiple Page or Insert
- Mobil 1 2025 Print CampaignBlack & White/Color/Digitally Enhanced, Campaign
- Planters “Peanut Programming”Cinematography, Single
- Planters “Peanut Programming”Computer Generated Imagery (CGI)
- Driver's Journal – Ice Race Issue 4Black & White/Color/Digitally Enhanced, Campaign
- Mobil 1 2025 Print CampaignArt Direction, Campaign
- Mobil 1 Print "Heart Races"Magazine Advertising, Spread, Multiple Page or Insert
- Mobil 1 Print "Heart Races"Photography, Color
- Mobil 1 Print "High Speed Connection"Art Direction
- Planters “Peanut Programming”Television, Single Spot, Up to 2:00
- BHHS “All-In-One Agent”Animation, Special Effects or Motion Graphics
- Driver's Journal Ice Race Issue 4Branded Content & Entertainment – Any Print Medium
- Driver's Journal Ice Race PolaroidsArt Direction, Campaign
- Mobil 1 2025 Print CampaignCopywriting
- Mobil 1 Autodromo Group B WatchSound Design, Single
- Mobil 1 IMSA Photography CampaignBlack & White/Color/ Digitally Enhanced, Campaign
- Mobil 1 Print "Heart Races"Art Direction, Single
- Porsche/Mobil 1 Program "Launch"Sound Design, Single
Best Buy
- Cozy/Freeze/Cookie/CarolersInternet Commercial Campaign
- HoneymoonAnimation, Special Effects or Motion Graphics
- SwaggerTelevision, Single Spot, Up to 2:00
- AI That!Internet Commercial Campaign
- CookieComputer Generated Imagery (CGI)
- CookieCinematography, Single
- HoneymoonArt Direction,Single
- SwaggerCinematography, Single
- Swagger/Office/Lucky Cleats/SeriousTelevision Campaign
Betty
- Heckova Trade ShowBest of Experiential
- CLR Strip Tease Single SpotMusic With Lyrics, Single
- CLR Teach Me Single SpotTelevision, Single Spot, :30 or less
- Heckova Trade ShowOut-Of-Home, Single Installation
- Heckova Trade ShowBranded Content & Entertainment
- Heckova Trade ShowAudio/Video Sales Presentation
- Heckova Trade ShowVoiceover Talent
- Natrol Ever in MotionVideo Editing
- North 5Social Media, Single Execution
- North 5Music With Lyrics, Single
- CLR Strip Tease & Teach MeArt Direction, Campaign
- CLR Strip Tease Single SpotTelevision, Single Spot, :30 or less
- CLR Strip Tease Single SpotArt Direction
- CLR Teach Me Single SpotMusic With Lyrics
- Heckova Freedom SingleVoiceover
- Natrol Ever in MotionArt Direction
- Natrol This MeAnimation, Special Effects or Motion Graphics
- Back to the FutureAnimation, Special Effects or Motion Graphics
- CLR Strip Tease & Teach MeLocal Television Commercial Campaign
- CLR Strip Tease & Teach MeMusic With/Without Lyrics, Campaign
- CLR Strip Tease Single SpotVideo Editing
- CLR Strip Tease Single SpotCopywriting
- CLR Teach Me Single SpotCopywriting
- CLR Teach Me Single SpotArt Direction, Single
- Cub "Shop Happy…Holidays"Voiceover Talent
- Cub "Shop Happy…Holidays"Cinematography, Single
- Heckova Integrated CampaignIntegrated Consumer Campaign
- Heckova Red Handed SingleVoiceover
- Natrol Ever in MotionCinematography, Single
- NinjaTrader Campaign 1Internet Commercial Campaign
- NinjaTrader Campaign 2Internet Commercial Campaign
- NinjaTrader Slo moInternet Commercial, Single Spot, Any Length
- NinjaTrader Trash TalkingInternet Commercial Campaign
- North 5Television, Single Spot :30 or less
- North 5Integrated Consumer Campaign
- Wrap the GapSelf-Promotion Integrated Media Campaign
- Wrap the Gap Female ForwardArt Direction, Single
- Wrap the Gap Gender RevealArt Direction, Single
Bold Orange
- Intuit TurboTax Monthly NewsletterDigital Publications, Single
Brent Schoonover Illustration
- Paul McCartney U.S. Bank PosterIllustration
broadhead.
- See the SublemonalBest of Campaign
- Gimme A WedgieIntegrated Branded Content Campaign
- Gimme A WedgieIntegrated Consumer Campaign
- Gimme A WedgieArt Direction, Campaign
- See the SublemonalConsumer Website
- See the SublemonalGuerrilla Marketing
- See the SublemonalIntegrated Consumer Campaign
- See the SublemonalIntegrated Branded Content Campaign
- Sunkist Lemons – See the SublemonalArt Direction, Campaign
- Gimme a WedgieOut-of-Home, Campaign
- Gimme a WedgieOut-of-Home, Animated/Video Boards
- Gimme a WedgieGuerrilla Marketing
- Gimme a WedgieCopywriting
- See the SublemonalOut-of-Home, Animated/Video Boards
- See the SublemonalOutdoor Board, Campaign
- See the SublemonalSocial Media, Campaign
- Gimme A WedgieSpecialty Advertising Campaign
- Roxii Supercube Brand IdentityIntegrated Brand Identity Campaign
- Sunkist Lemons See the SublemonalPoster Campaign
- Sunkist Lemons See the SublemonalCopywriting
- Sunkist Lemons – See the SublemonalSpecialty Advertising Campaign
Cambria USA
- The Fire Island PinesBlack & White/Color/Digitally Enhanced, Campaign
Capsule
- FloretteIntegrated Consumer Campaign
Capture
- Dismal RiverCinematography, Single
- Public DomainCinematography, Single
- Avera: We Get KidsTelevision, Single Spot, Up to 2:00
Carmichael Lynch
- MY26 Crosstrek Hybrid “Silent Film”Television, Single Spot, Up to 2:00
- MY26 Crosstrek Hybrid “Silent Film”Sound Design, Single
- Xfinity Brings Frankenstein AliveSocial Media, Campaign
- Xfinity Brings Frankenstein AliveOnline/Interactive Branded Content
- Xfinity/Lil Dicky: Boom, Boom, BoomSocial Media, Single Execution
- Xfinity/Lil Dicky: Boom, Boom, BoomMusic Video
- 2025 Subaru Dog TestedTelevision Campaign
- Ascent “Accidents Impact Lives”Animation, Special Effects or Motion Graphics
- Bush's Makes a Meal of ACLOutdoor Board, Campaign
- Bush’s Baked Beans Make it a MealIntegrated Consumer Campaign
- Dog Tested Crosstrek Hybrid: ChaseTelevision, Single Spot, Up to 2:00
- Dog Tested Trailseeker: TrackingTelevision, Single Spot, Up to 2:00
- Dog Tested for Hybrid: RoundaboutTelevision, Single Spot, Up to 2:00
- Forester Hybrid “Going too Far” :30Television, Single Spot, Up to 2:00
- MY26 Outback “Everyone you Love”Television, Single Spot, Up to 2:00
- Perfectly Unreasonable – Ice BlockInternet Commercial, Single Spot, Any Length
- Perfectly Unreasonable – Lemon TreeTelevision, Single Spot, Up to 2:00
- Subaru Share the Love “Prom”Television, Single Spot, Up to 2:00
- Dog Tested Solterra SqueakTelevision, Single Spot, Up to 2:00
- Dog Tested Uncharted: New Car SmellTelevision, Single Spot, Up to 2:00
- Outback Wilderness “Wild at Heart”Television, Single Spot, Up to 2:00
CCF
- “Quitting is Hard”Public Service Film, Video & Sound Campaign
- “Ready to GO”Integrated Consumer Campaign
Channel Z Edit
- Target x WoolrichVideo Editing
- AI ThatAnimation, Special Effects or Motion Graphics
- The Symptones MRIMusic Video
Colle McVoy
- La-Z-Boy RebrandLogo Design
- Paris Hilton Big Game Glam UpSocial Media, Campaign
- Winging ItSocial Media, Campaign
- Winging ItOnline/Interactive Campaign
- La-Z-Boy RebrandIntegrated Brand Identity Campaign
- La-Z-Boy RebrandArt Direction, Campaign
- Paris Hilton Big Game Glam UpOnline/Interactive Campaign
- Scroll BreakerCorporate Social Responsibility Online/Interactive Campaign
COOL STORY
- What A Wonderful StreetSocial Media, Campaign
Current Resident
- Misfit CoffeeBranded Content for Online Film, Video & Sound, Single Spot :60 Seconds or Less
- SD Quitline – More Good YearsInternet Commercial, Single Spot, Any Length
Dan Armstrong Inc
- Choose Dan Armstrong for WriterSelf-Promotion Campaign
Drive Thru Productions & Editorial
- Nature's Way Brand CampaignVideo Editing
- Subaru Dogs TV CampaignTelevision Campaign
- Best Buy Back-to-School CampaignInternet Commercial Campaign
- Craftsman Brand Equity CampaignInternet Commercial Campaign
- Nature's Way Brand CampaignAnimation, Special Effects or Motion Graphics
Duke Cannon Supply Co.
- Bourbon Beard BoxPackaging
- Merry Little SniffmasTelevision, Single Spot, Up to 2:00
- Naughty & Nice Bar Soap Gift SetPackaging
- Pumpkin Spice LattePackaging
- Pumpkin Spice LatteSocial Media, Single Execution
- SeawolfSocial Media, Single Execution
Electric Agency / University of Minnesota
- They Didn't Hear AnythingPublic Service Radio
- Werewolf TVPublic Service Television
Fallon
- All Princesses Make MagicTelevision, Single Spot, Up to 2:00
- DreamsTelevision Campaign
- Don’t Worry. Be Warranty.Television Campaign
- Meet You in The MomentTelevision Campaign
Folklore Digital
- Death to "Business as Usual"Websites
Haggerty Design Co.
- Baba's Falafel PackagingPackaging
- Baba's Hummus PackagingPackaging
Hobby Films
- Hammer Made, From Steel to StyleTelevision, Single Spot, Up to 2:00
Hunt Adkins
- Shrimpley's Shrimp SnapsPackaging, Campaign
ingredient.mn
- The Year of the DoughboySocial Media, Campaign
Jeff Griffith Creative
- "Weight of the Medal"Social Media, Single Execution
JT Mega
- JT Mega Colors in FoodBlack & White/Color/Digitally Enhanced, Campaign
KNOCK, inc.
- KNOCK's Impact ReportAnnual Report (Printed or Digital)
- MSP International Film FestivalLogo Design
- MSP International Film FestivalIllustration Series
- MSP International Film FestivalIn-Theater Commercial
- Northside Boxing Club & BarbershopBranded Content & Entertainment, Non-Broadcast
- Northside Boxing Club & BarbershopAudio/Video Sales Presentation
- The Original’s OriginalsIntegrated Consumer Campaign
- The Original’s OriginalsTelevision Campaign
Little & Co.
- Chunk ChunkPackaging, Campaign
- Chunk ChunkLogo Design
- Little Brand RefreshBrand Elements
MAKE
- Ecolab ReadyDoseComputer Generated Imagery (CGI)
- MAKE Originals – Sunny Side DownWebisode Series
- WildBlue – Game TrailerAnimation, Special Effects or Motion Graphics
Mammoth Creative
- Tattersall Foraged Cocktail BookBranded Content & Entertainment, Any Print Medium
- Tattersall Functional BeveragesArt Direction, Campaign
- Tattersall Functional BeveragesPackaging, Campaign
Mono
- Deep Eddy Vodka: Apres SkiBest of Design
- 2025 Holiday Gift GuideArt Direction, Campaign
- Deep Eddy Vodka: Après SkiSocial Media, Campaign
- Deep Eddy Vodka: Après SkiIllustration Series
- Lake of 10,000 LandsIntegrated Brand Identity Campaign
- Mother's Day + Father's DayArt Direction, Campaign
- Regrettable DIYTelevision Campaign
- Meet the Gift GuideIntegrated Consumer Campaign
- Most Wonderful StoriesTelevision Campaign
- Valentine's Day Gift GuideTelevision, Single Spot, Up to 2:00
- Valentine's Day Gift GuideArt Direction, Single
NPARALLEL + Atomic Props
- Red Wing: Made the Hard WayOutdoor Board, Multiple
Pixel Farm
- It's Big TImeVideo Editing
- Happy CamperSelf-Promotion Film, Video & Sound
- It's Big TImeAnimation, Special Effects or Motion Graphics
Preston Spire
- Project LockdownBest of Public Service
- Project Lockdown: Gun Lock StandBest of Show
- AI vs RealityPublic Service Online Film, Video & Sound
- Gun Lock StandPublic Service Ambient Media, Single Occurrence
- Lockdown DrillPublic Service Online Film, Video & Sound
- Project LockdownIntegrated Media Public Service Campaign
- Project LockdownPublic Service Online/Interactive Campaign
- Project LockdownPublic Service Film, Video & Sound Campaign
- Project Lockdown: Gun Lock StandPublic Service Online Film, Video & Sound
- Switchel Brand BookBranded Content & Entertainment, Any Print Medium
Push Play Creative
- Bullseye's Swag StationOut-Of-Home Installation
- Hype. Howl. Win.Multiple Events
- Target x Timberwolves Hype VideoSocial Media, Single Execution
Rise and Shine and Partners
- Louisiana Hot Sauce CopywritingBest of Copywriting
- RSP Drone Self-Promotion VideoBest of Self-Promotion
- Žanis Lipke Memorial VR ExperienceBest of Digital Innovation
- Louisiana Hot Sauce Brand LaunchTelevision, Single Spot, Up to 2:00
- Louisiana Hot Sauce Brand LaunchVideo Editing
- Louisiana Hot Sauce CinematographyCinematography, Single
- Louisiana Hot Sauce CopywritingCopywriting
- Louisiana Hot Sauce Cross PlatformIntegrated Consumer Campaign
- Louisiana Hot Sauce EffectsAnimation, Special Effects or Motion Graphics
- Louisiana Hot Sauce Online CrossOnline/Interactive Campaign
- RSP Drone Fly-Through SocialSocial Media, Single Execution
- RSP Drone Fly-Thru CinematographyCinematography, Single
- RSP Drone Self-Promotion VideoSelf-Promotion Film, Video & Sound
- RSP No Night Integrated CampaignIntegrated Branded Content Campaign
- RSP No Night Music VideoMusic Video
- RSP No Night Should Be Silent SongMusic With Lyrics, Single
- Žanis Lipke Memorial VR ExperienceOut-Of-Home, Single Installation
- Žanis Lipke Memorial VR ExperienceInnovative Use of Interactive/Technology
- Žanis Lipke Memorial VR ExperienceVirtual Reality
- Louisiana Hot Sauce Art DirectionArt Direction, Campaign
- Louisiana Hot Sauce IllustrationIllustration
- Louisiana Hot Sauce Illustration SeriesIllustration Series
- Louisiana Hot Sauce OOH CampaignOut-of-Home, Campaign
- Lunds & Byerlys Sound DesignSound Design, Campaign
- No Night 3D Direct MarketingDirect Mail
- No Night Branded ContentBranded Content for Online Film, Video & Sound, More Than :60 Seconds
- No Night Silent CopywritingCopywriting
- No Night SocialSocial Media, Single Execution
- University of Minnesota Healthcare CopywritingCopywriting
- University of Minnesota Mantra :90Art Direction
- University of Minnesota Mantra :90Video Editing
- Andersen Windows Nice WindowsTelevision, Single Spot, Up to 2:00
- Better Than Bouillon CinematographyCinematography,Campaign
- Explore Minnesota CinematographyCinematography, Campaign
- L&B Unwrap Savings Lobster PhotoPhotography, Color
- Louisiana Hot Sauce Brand SocialSocial Media, Campaign
- Louisiana Hot Sauce PhotographyPhotography, Color
- Lunds & Byerlys Spring OOHMultiple Boards
- Minnesota Zoo – Summer Bird PhotoPhotography, Color
- PING – Sinking Putts Art DirectionArt Direction, Single
- RSP No Night Virtual RealityVirtual Reality
- RSP Shine and Rise CampaignSingle-Medium Campaign
- Rise and Shine and Partners WebsiteBusiness-to-Business Website
- SMASH Packaging CampaignPackaging, Campaign
- Univ. of MN Healthcare Social CmpgnSocial Media, Campaign
- We're Rise and Shine & You Can TooAnimation, Special Effects or Motion Graphics
- YMCA of the North CopywritingCopywriting
- YMCA of the North Sound DesignSound Design, Single
SixSpeed
- Polaris RZR XP & XP S LaunchCinematography, Campaign
- Polaris TDQ StoriesBranded Content for Online Film, Video & Sound, :60 Seconds or Less
- Polaris TDQ StoriesBranded Content for Online Film, Video & Sound, More Than :60 Seconds
- Polaris RZR XP & XP S LaunchArt Direction, Campaign
- Polaris TDQ StoriesBranded Content & Entertainment Campaign
- SixSpeed Poster ClubBrand Elements
Solve
- Nurtured Image & LikenessSocial Media, Single Execution
Student
- Taylor SherackSound of Stillness
- Hasbro GamesSocial Media, Single Execution
- Sound of StillnessIntegrated Consumer Campaign
- DePopOutdoor & Transit Advertising Campaign
- Plan BIntegrated Consumer Campaign
- Unidad TeaPackaging
- Flutter CommercialTelevision, Single
- Kraft Mac & CheeseIntegrated Consumer Campaign
- Notion Second Brain CampaignIntegrated Consumer Campaign
- trü früIntegrated Consumer Campaign
Sussner Design Company
- Thunderbird Country ClubIntegrated Brand Identity Campaign
The Lacek Group
- Dunkin’ 2025 National Cold BrewEmail
The Social Lights
- Totino’s: Unhinged + UnmatchedBest of Social
- Totino’s: Unhinged + UnmatchedSocial Media, Campaign
Yamamoto Agency
- US Steel What Makes Us GoBranded Content & Entertainment Campaign

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What A Wonderful Street

- Awarded: Bronze Honorable Mention
- Category: Social Media, Campaign
- Company: COOL STORY
- Entry Year: 2026
- Client: Visit Lake Street

2026 Show Winners

Best of Campaign

Best of Copywriting

Best of Design

Best of Digital Innovation

Best of Experiential

Best of Public Service

Best of Self-Promotion

Best of Show

Best of Social

Best of Video

Animation, Special Effects or Motion Graphics

Annual Report (Printed or Digital)

Art Direction

Art Direction, Campaign

Art Direction, Single

Art Direction,Single

Audio/Video Sales Presentation

Black & White/Color/ Digitally Enhanced, Campaign

Black & White/Color/Digitally Enhanced, Campaign

Brand Elements

Branded Content & Entertainment

Branded Content & Entertainment Campaign

Branded Content & Entertainment – Any Print Medium

Branded Content & Entertainment, Any Print Medium

Branded Content & Entertainment, Non-Broadcast

Branded Content for Online Film, Video & Sound, :60 Seconds or Less

Branded Content for Online Film, Video & Sound, More Than :60 Seconds

Branded Content for Online Film, Video & Sound, Single Spot :60 Seconds or Less

Business-to-Business Website

Cinematography, Campaign

Cinematography, Single

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Computer Generated Imagery (CGI)

Consumer Website

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Corporate Social Responsibility Online/Interactive Campaign

Digital Publications, Single

Direct Mail

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Illustration

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Innovative Use of Interactive/Technology

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Integrated Consumer Campaign

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Internet Commercial Campaign

Internet Commercial, Single Spot, Any Length

Local Television Commercial Campaign

Logo Design

Magazine Advertising, Spread, Multiple Page or Insert

Multiple Boards

Multiple Events

Music Video

Music With Lyrics

Music With Lyrics, Single

Music With/Without Lyrics, Campaign

Online/Interactive Branded Content

Online/Interactive Campaign

Out-Of-Home Installation

Out-Of-Home, Single Installation

Out-of-Home, Animated/Video Boards

Out-of-Home, Campaign

Outdoor & Transit Advertising Campaign

Outdoor Board, Campaign

Outdoor Board, Multiple

Packaging

Packaging, Campaign

Photography, Color

Poster Campaign

Public Service Ambient Media, Single Occurrence

Public Service Film, Video & Sound Campaign

Public Service Online Film, Video & Sound

Public Service Online/Interactive Campaign

Public Service Radio

Public Service Television

Self-Promotion Campaign