May 27, 2026 · Lavan Chelsea · New York
Thank you,
New York.
The first Generated Awards is in the books — nine winners, one unforgettable night.
The last twelve months made AI video real. Sora, Veo, Runway Gen‑4, Kling, Hailuo — the tools crossed a line. So did the work.
We honored that year. On time. In person.
WINNERS
The 2026 Winners
Nine categories, nine winners
| No. | Type | Award | Winner | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Craft | Best StorytellingWinnerLindor — The Perfection by Mistake — Michal Kuzminski | The creative writers who compel us to act, believe and buy. | View winner → |
| 02 | Craft | Best Visual EffectsWinnerPacman — Phil Lee | Making the impossible look and feel seamless and believable. | View winner → |
| 03 | Craft | Best Audio ExperienceWinnerInstant Grind — Nescafé — Blackbrightstudio | The sonic half of the work, sound, music and effects. | View winner → |
| 04 | Craft | Best DirectionWinnerThe Chief Tough Officer — The Gorilla Glue Company | The visionary at the helm, courage and excellence at the frontier. | View winner → |
| 05 | Special | Spec Ad of the YearWinnerVans — Çağlasın Yılmaz & Bilgehan Yoldas | Uninvited and undeniable. The best unsolicited ad made to prove what a creator can do. | View winner → |
| 06 | Special | Fictional Ad of the YearWinnerPuppramin — PJ Accetturo | No brand, no brief, no limits. The best ad for a company that doesn’t exist. | View winner → |
| 07 | Industry | Platform of the Year | The most talked about product AI creators actually use. | Announcing soon |
| 08 | Honorary | Creator of the YearWinnerPJ Accetturo — PJ Accetturo | They lead, others follow. The name everyone learned this year. | View winner → |
| 09 | Work | Commercial of the Year (Grand Prize)WinnerThe Watch — Runway — J. Felipe Orozco | The top prize. The single best piece of AI advertising. | View winner → |
The Showrunners · a mini-series
The awards are realThe team behind them isn’t
We didn’t hire a film crew to launch an AI-ad awards show.We generated one.
Watch The ShowrunnersWHO WAS IN THE ROOM
FAQ
Frequently Asked
The first awards show dedicated to AI-generated commercial work. Where others focus on AI storytelling for entertainment, our focus is storytelling with a purpose — using generative tools to promote and sell products, services, personalities and brands used by everyday citizens right now. Nine categories, one night, judged by an independent jury of creative leaders.
May 27, 2026 at Lavan Chelsea in New York City. Doors at 5:30 PM ET. The 2026 winners are now public — see the full list above.
An independent jury reviewed every nomination on a rolling basis. Winners were announced live at the ceremony and are now published on this site.
Any commercial video where AI tools played a significant role in the creative process — generation, editing, VFX, sound, or direction.
The next edition is being planned. Drop us a line at team@generatedawards.com to be the first to hear about nominations, jury applications, and invites.
Applications for the 2026 jury have closed. You may still apply here to be considered for the next Generated Awards.