Havas Middle East Dubai was awarded three Silver Pencils and one Merit.

Joe Public United Johannesburg picked up two Silver Pencils, one Bronze and six Merits. It was also named Middle East & Africa Independent Agency of the Year.

The One Show 2022 Middle East and Africa agency rankings are as follows:

1. Havas Middle East Dubai (tie)
1. Joe Public United Johannesburg (tie)
3. Keko Dubai
4. VMLY&R Dubai, and
5. VMLY&R Anmam.

Rankings in each of the award categories are calculated by the company that garners the most points overall for winning entries. This is based on One Show Pencils, Merits and Special Awards, allocated as follows:
  • Gold Pencil: 15 points
  • Silver: seven points
  • Bronze: three points
  • Merit: one point
  • Fusion, SDG and Green Pencil: 30 points each
  • Penta Pencil: 50 points
  • Best of Discipline: 45 points, and
  • Best of Show: 90 points.
If the same entry wins multiple awards within a discipline, the points for the highest award in that discipline are counted towards of the Year Awards. Points are only awarded to agencies listed as Primary and Secondary on entries. If several agencies are listed under Primary and Secondary, the points are divided among them.

A total of 19 579 pieces from 66 countries and regions were entered in The One Show 2022 — an increase of 10.5% over last year. Agencies, studios, brands, production companies and designers in 44 countries and regions were awarded the following:
  • 193 Gold Pencils
  • 163 Silver
  • 233 Bronze, and
  • 1 022 Merits.
The showcase of all One Show 2022 Pencil and Merit winners can be viewed here. A pdf list of all winners can be downloaded here.

Creative Week 2022 sponsors include Shutterstock and Verizon.

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