At the 2026 APAC Effie Awards Gala in Singapore on September 25, 1 Grand Effie 15 Golds, 20 Silvers, and 31 Bronzes were awarded from 121 finalists.

Special Australia won the Grand Effie or Best-in-Show with Get Almost Almost Anything for Uber, chosen by the judges for its witty, highly adaptable, and effective brand platform that repositioned Uber Eats as a service that delivers more than just restaurant food.

Special Australia was also awarded a Gold for Get Almost Almost Anything Maybe even Andy, as well as both Independent Agency of the Year and Agency of the Year.

“To be recognised at this level for the sustained success of our work with Uber Eats is a massive honour, particularly in a marketing environment where the odds are increasingly stacked against investing in long-term, creatively led brand building. A huge thank you to the Effies judges, and of course to our incredible partners at Uber for continuing to bet on the outsize impact of creativity,” stated Celia Garforth, Special CSO (Uber APAC)

The full list of winners can be found here.

Of the Year winners are:

All winners and finalists will be accorded points towards the 2026 Effie Index, which ranks the most effective agencies, marketers, and brands globally. The Index will be announced in 2027. View the current Index here.