One of the ways of measuring the creative power of an advertising agency is to look at the various advertising awards it receives. Dentsu Inc. 's creative output has been recognized for its excellence, through an array of awards won in Japan and abroad. These include numerous Cannes Lions, One Show, CLIO, ADFEST Lotus, and other awards.
The Number of International Awards Won at the Most Recent Event
| Grand Prix |
Gold | Silver | Bronze | Other | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D&AD Awards 2026 | 4 | 5 | Design Agency of the Year | 10*1 | ||
| Cannes Lions 2026 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | ||
| ADFEST 2026 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9 | Agency of the Year, East Asia Agency of the Year*2 | 21 |
| Spikes Asia 2026 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9 | ||
| The One Show 2026 | 1*3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | |
| 2026 Clio Awards | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| ADC Awards 2026 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 | ||
| MAD STARS 2026 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | Crystal 6*4 | 20 |
- Grand Prix = Black Pencil, Gold = Yellow Pencil, Silver = Graphite Pencil, Bronze = Wood Pencil
- Other = Agency of the Year, East Asia Agency of the Year, Network of the Year
- Grand Prix = Best of Discipline Pencil
- Crystal is an award positioned between Bronze and Finalist.
(As of October 21, 2026)
