APAC Excellence Honoured: Celebrating Our 2026 Gold Quill Winners

The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has once again shone on the global stage, demonstrating its status as a powerhouse in professional communication.

In the 2026 IABC Gold Quill Awards, our region secured an impressive 25 wins from 98 regional entries—a result that highlights the immense talent and strategic rigour found in our corner of the world.

The Philippines led the charge with an outstanding 18 awards, followed by Australia with four, New Zealand with two, and Singapore with one. These projects weren't just about creativity; they were judged against the rigorous IABC Global Standard, which demands clear strategic alignment, innovative execution, and measurable impact.

From the internal digital transformation at NBN Co Australia to the community-centred planning of New Zealand’s Great Scott, our winners have shown that effective communication is essential to organisational success. Whether through social media, employee engagement, or creative design, these projects represent the pinnacle of professional achievement and prove that APAC communicators are leading the way in global best practice.

We are incredibly proud to see this work recognised internationally. To learn more about the standards and categories, visit the IABC Gold Quill website.

Congratulations to our 2026 winners:

• Accelerate Great: The Employee Movement Behind a New Digital Era – NBN Co Australia (Award of Merit)

• Co-creating WorkCover Queensland's Organisational Values – WorkCover Queensland (Award of Merit)

• Wellness Intervention In Life – InLife (Award of Merit)

• Empower Pack: A Toolkit for People Leaders – Lisa McNally and Kate Crassweller, Rio Tinto (Award of Merit)

• Play for Life – Sun Life of Canada (Philippines), Inc. (Award of Merit)

• Fit for Any Role: Century Tuna’s Protein-Fit Campaign – Century Pacific Food Inc. and COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises (Award of Merit)

• RCBC Pulz: Expanding Cross-Border Banking through the Philippines’ First U.S. Virtual Account – Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (Award of Merit)

• Kai Tak Sports Park Opening – Populous (Award of Merit)

• Huihui Mai: Coming together to plan our future – Donovan Ryan, Great Scott (Award of Excellence)

• Building a Better Nation for Every Child: The “Generation HOPE” Campaign – HOPE and COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises (Award of Merit)

• Grooming Hides Behind Harmless – Justine Sywak, Marisa Lo and Reagan Ruppell, Shannon Behaviour ChangePR (Award of Merit)

• Designing a Sustainable Future: A Landmark Launch for the Megaworld x Catriona Gray Enviro-Chic Bag – Megaworld Lifestyle Malls (Award of Merit)

• A Holiday Tradition Like No Other: McKinley Hill’s Grand Christmas Parade 2024 – Megaworld Lifestyle Malls (Award of Merit)

• Dreams, Education and Success: Stories of Inspiration by Megaworld Foundation Alumni Scholars – Megaworld Foundation, Inc. (Award of Merit)

• Siyensikat: Pinoy Popular Science Para Sa Lahat - Season 4 – CARBONDIGITAL, INC. (Award of Merit)

• MWSS Regulatory Office Water Conservation Campaign (WCC) and Desludging Awareness Campaign (DAC) – CARBONDIGITAL, INC. (Award of Merit)

• STARBOOKS Live Quiz – CARBONDIGITAL, INC. (Award of Merit)

• "Love to Live in the Philippines" Social Media Campaign – CARBONDIGITAL, INC. (Award of Merit)

• Ilaw ng Bukas (Light of Tomorrow) Christmas Promo – CARBONDIGITAL, INC. (Award of Excellence)

• 6th Dimension Culture Driven Nation – Media Wise Communications, Inc./ Muse Books and Museo De Pacis Gallery Museum (Award of Merit)

• Horizons: Remnants – Benildean Press Corps (Award of Merit)

• CDA 2024 Annual Report: Big, Bold Moves – Bases Conversion and Development Authority (Award of Excellence)

• Ghost(ing) Hunt: In Search of an Emotionally Distant Generation – Benildean Press Corps (Award of Merit)

• The Politics of Nepotism: How "Nepo Babies" Rule the Philippines – Benildean Press Corps (Award of Merit)

• Blending Marine Tradition With Te Ao Māori to Create CentrePort’s New Plaque – Andree Kai Fong, Hayley O'Callaghan, Rachel Laurenson, CentrePort Wellington Ltd (Award of Merit)