Following last month's announcement of the 2023 Epica Awards results, here is an in-depth look into the geographical distribution of the winners, highlighting the global reach and diversity of creative excellence.

In Asia-Pacific, the top winning agency is SIX INC in Japan with one Grand Prix, one Gold, one Silver and one Bronze, followed by VML Singapore and BBDO Bangkok.

This pattern of excellence and innovation repeats across various regions, showcasing the depth and variety of talent in the global advertising and PR industry. You can find the full geographical focus at this link.

The 2023 awards saw Germany leading the country rankings with 61 awarded projects, including 2 Grand Prix and 10 Golds. Canada followed closely with 45 awarded projects, with one Grand Prix and 5 Golds. The top five were rounded out by the US, the UK, and Norway.

Rethink's impressive performance earned it the title of Independent Agency of the Year.

Jury President Dagmara Szulce praised the winners for their fresh, innovative, and authentic ideas that are true to brand purpose. The quality of work in the Responsibility field was particularly high, reflecting a growing trend in creative engagement with socially relevant topics.