#awards

#awards

Strategy and creativity are celebrated in equal measures at The Drum Awards. Across the board, there are plenty of examples of fantastic and innovative work produced by agencies, brands and individuals each year. But what makes a winner? How do you shout from the rooftops that your campaigns are brilliant? At The Drum, there are 22 awards that celebrate the finest work produced globally. Following are seven examples of the best of the best of The Drum Awards 2017 winners.

"What's old is new again," Lam said. "I think brands are going to think about how to really inspire people in everything they do - from product development to other areas of business."

Rarely does a president yank a Nobel Prize off of someone's neck, Kimmel said. He's back in the Oval Office sucking on it like a pacifier right now. He didn't even win. While condemning Trump's acceptance of the prize, Kimmel argued the moment revealed a deeper political truth about how the president operates. Trump loves awards, he noted. Giving him an award, it's the only way to get him to do anything.

For those of us who love the works of William Shakespeare, his reputation is both a blessing and a curse. Yes, there are abundant fellow travelers along the lifelong road of understanding his plays, and you rarely have to justify your passion for him, even to our anti-human tech overlords. And yet, it can be nearly impossible to see his plays clearly underneath the thick crust of received wisdom that covers them,

Coming from humble beginnings, Puerto Rican star Bad Bunny has fast become an unstoppable music sensation; in 2025, he was crowned Spotify's most-streamed artist for the fourth year in a row. The artist had 19.8 billion streams in 2025, and his latest release, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOTos, was also 2025's Global Top Album on the platform, a huge achievement. First debuting on SoundCloud in 2013,

Killarney-born Buckley collected the award for best actress for the historical drama Hamnet. During her speech she thanked director Chloe Zhao and co-stars Paul Mescal and Emily Watson, who she called her "north star". "Chloe Zhao, you have reminded me of the power of telling a story and the journey that you can go on to touch the deepest parts of what it is to be alive, thank you," she said.

"Chloe Zhao, you have reminded me of the power of telling a story and the journey that you can go on to touch the deepest parts of what it is to be alive, thank you," she said.

The funniest thing is, it's not enough,

While not everyone has the time, space, or equipment to smoke a massive brisket low and slow, BBQ ribs are much more accessible. It's entirely possible to whip up some amazing baby back ribs with honey mustard BBQ sauce with a little help from both your oven and grill, and an oven is all you need for sweet, spicy, smoky raspberry chipotle ribs that are sticky, downright glorious, and well worth the four hours they'll spend in the heat.

On October 24, 2025, the actor and director Christopher Guest took the stage for a discussion with the New Yorker staff writer Ariel Levy, as part of The New Yorker's 26th annual Festival, a weekend of conversations, screenings, performances, and more. The Festival, which is the magazine's signature event, was held in New York City and brought together leading voices in literature, film, comedy, television, politics, and medicine.

Jennifer Lawrence has been acting in films for almost two decades. Some of her films, such as "American Hustle" and "Winter's Bone," have been critically adored. In a time when movie stars are few and far between, there's no doubt that Jennifer Lawrence is a true A-list icon. She's been in 26 movies across her career, been nominated for four Academy Awards (winning one), and starred in two billion-dollar franchises ("X-Men" and "The Hunger Games").

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, just a day after she announced that she would be retiring following 39 years in Congress, presented the 2025 Legends Award to NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt visionary and LGBTQ+ activist Cleve Jones. Legendary drag artist and San Francisco Bay Times columnist Donna Sachet, seen in the video, was the emcee of the event, which took place at the Swedish American Hall in San Francisco on November 7, 2025.

That difference stuck with me. Because years later, I see it everywhere: Many founders chase visibility before they build foundations. Visibility is seductive It's easy to focus on what looks good from the outside. A flashy website. A polished LinkedIn announcement. A big funding headline. And yes-awards. The appeal is obvious. Recognition feels good. It validates the sacrifices you've made. It gets people's attention. And in many cases, visibility can even buy time-helping attract investors, talent, or customers.

Emma Stone, 36, is regarded as one of the best actors of her generation. She's been nominated for four Oscars and won two in the best actress category (" La La Land" in 2017 and "" Poor Things" in 2024). Her range is seemingly unlimited, tugging at hearts in the rom-com "Crazy, Stupid, Love" (2011), playing tennis legend Billie Jean King in "Battle of the Sexes" (2017), and even getting a taste of the superhero genre starring opposite Andrew Garfield in "The Amazing Spider-Man" (2012) and its sequel.

Brooklyn actor Jeremy Allen White, who can be seen this weekend playing Bruce Springsteen on the big screen, finally got his high school diploma at the age of 34. The Deliver Me From Nowhere star said Thursday that he didn't graduate from Manhattan's Professional Performing Arts School because he spent his high school years slacking and wanting to be an actor. White finally made the grade at Wednesday night's New York Film Festival, where his former drama teacher presented him with a diploma.

Last week, Suffolk Law School became the latest venue for the American Legal Tech Awards ceremony, an event informally called "Legal Tech Prom" as the legal technology world's best and brightest trade the corporate-branded quarter zips for evening formal wear. While the red carpet may lack custom Versace gowns, it does feature a bunch of people who just spent 45 minutes watching YouTubers explain how to tie a bow tie. For what it's worth, this is a good one and only required two viewings.

Jennifer Lopez is well-known for her pop career, but she has also been acting since the 1980s. Her lowest-ranked films, according to critics, are "Gigli" (2003) and "The Boy Next Door" (2015). Her latest film, "Kiss of the Spider Woman," debuted to positive reviews, but a low box office. Jennifer Lopez has been a triple threat since she showed off her dance skills for "In Living Color" in 1991.

cultural catalysts

Awards often recognize individuals.

The San Francisco AIDS Foundation's (SFAF) Tribute Gala 2025 was held on Saturday, September 20, at The Four Seasons Hotel. The event is held annually to celebrate the fight against HIV/AIDS and the journey to health justice for all. ABC7's Reggie Aqui served as emcee for the evening, and SFAF CEO Dr. Tyler TerMeer welcomed and thanked supporters and friends for attending. Co-chairs of the event were Larkin R. Callaghan, MD, of Gilead Sciences, and Dan Bernal, Vice Chancellor at UCSF.

I'm from a little village called Anston in South Yorkshire. I lived with my mum and dad and my older brother. My parents still live there, it's the same house. My dad worked 9-to-5 at a steel company - a shirt and tie sort of job. My mum stayed off work when we were little. She then went to college, got a whole new qualification and then became a solicitor's receptionist.

On the vibrant evening of September 1st, Mode Suisse once again illuminated the runway at Kunsthaus Zürich with its enchanting format, Mode Suisse & Friends 2025. A heartfelt thank you to the creative makers for inviting us to this splendid event, where 22 talented participants, including 13 exciting newcomers, showcased their latest collections, transforming the Pfistersaal into a cinematic fashion experience.

Born in June 1952 in Ohsweken, Ontario, on Canada's Six Nations Reserve, Greene worked as a draftsman, high steelworker, welder and carpenter before becoming an actor in the 1970s, beginning with the 1979 Canadian drama series The Great Detective and 1983 film Running Brave. He is best known for his landmark role as Kicking Bird in the 1990 film Dances with Wolves. Greene's 1991 Oscar nomination was one of 12 the movie earned.

Christopher Weyant gained recognition as a cartoonist and illustrator, winning the 2015 Theodor Seuss Geisel award for his debut illustrated children's book, 'You Are (Not) Small.'

Tom Cruise declined a Kennedy Center Honor purportedly due to scheduling conflicts, avoiding an appearance alongside President Trump, which may suggest political discomfort.

Look what that gentleman did to this country and the polarization - got all the cockroaches to rise to the top. Once upon a time, you were embarrassed to be publicly racist and out there with conspiracy theories. Now it's all out in the open because he allowed it.

"We're a social first creative agency that works to inspire and engage people through their passions in sports, entertainment and culture," explains co-founder Ryan Tinslay.