2026 Microsoft Advertising Partner Awards: North America winners announced

The moment has arrived! We’re thrilled to announce the North America winners of the 2026 Microsoft Advertising Partner Awards, celebrating the partners and individuals whose innovation, creativity, and commitment are driving outstanding results for clients and shaping the future of advertising.

Every year, the Microsoft Advertising Partner Awards recognize the exceptional work happening across our partner community. This year’s winners stand out for their innovation across AI, data, gaming, omnichannel performance and search, embracing new possibilities and driving meaningful business outcomes for their clients.

We received incredible submissions from across North America, showcasing bold ideas, innovative strategies, and impressive results. Thank you to every partner who participated, and congratulations to all our finalists for the outstanding work they shared.

Now, we’re proud to introduce our 2026 North America winners!

Creative AI Innovation Award: Publicis Groupe

Recognizing outstanding innovation in applying creative AI to transform advertising experiences and unlock new possibilities for clients.

Data Integration Excellence Award: Scorpion and Publicis Media

Celebrating partners demonstrating excellence in connecting data and signals to build smarter, more integrated advertising strategies and deliver stronger client outcomes.

Gaming Excellence Award: Beauty Co-Lab + CeraVe

Recognizing exceptional work connecting brands with gaming audiences through innovative, engaging experiences.

Omnichannel Performance Partner of the Year: Wpromote + Purina

Celebrating outstanding performance across channels and the strategic use of Microsoft Advertising solutions to create connected experiences and drive meaningful business results.

Performance AI Innovation Award: CAMP Digital

Recognizing innovative use of AI to transform campaign performance, accelerate optimization, and deliver exceptional results.

Rising Partner of the Year: SmartSites

Celebrating a partner demonstrating impressive momentum, growth, and engagement with Microsoft Advertising.

Search Performance Partner of the Year: MissionOne Media

Recognizing excellence in search strategy, optimization, and execution to drive outstanding performance and business growth.

Trailblazer of the Year: Joe Kerschbaum and Ilona Maslanka

Celebrating individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to the Microsoft Advertising partner community through their leadership, advocacy, innovation, and commitment to driving our industry forward.

Agency Partner of the Year: WPP Media

Recognizing exceptional partnership, innovation, client impact, and commitment to Microsoft Advertising.

Independent Agency Partner of the Year: Stagwell Media

Celebrating outstanding performance, collaboration, and innovation from an independent agency partner making a significant impact for its clients.

Channel Partner of the Year: CAMP Digital

Recognizing exceptional impact, growth, and collaboration as a Microsoft Advertising channel partner.

Celebrating our North America partner community

To all our winners, congratulations! Your achievements demonstrate what’s possible when ambitious ideas, deep expertise, and the power of Microsoft Advertising come together.

And to every finalist and partner who participated this year, thank you. Your creativity, ingenuity, and commitment continue to raise the bar and strengthen the Microsoft Advertising partner community.

We’re incredibly proud to celebrate the achievements of our 2026 North America Microsoft Advertising Partner Awards winners and can’t wait to see what we accomplish together next.