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Awarded by Richard Brim in 2023
Every year, D&AD honours an industry hero, a legend whose contribution to the industry has been nothing but inspirational. The awardee is chosen by the D&AD President and will be announced each year in September at the President's Dinner. See the previous winners below.
Awarded by Richard Brim in 2023
Awarded by D&AD Trustees in 2022
Awarded by Rebecca Wright in 2022
Awarded by Naresh Ramchandani in 2021
Awarded by Kate Stanners in 2020
Awarded by Harriet Devoy in 2019
Awarded by Steve Vranakis in 2018
Awarded by Steve Vranakis in 2018
Awarded by Bruce Duckworth in 2017
Awarded by Andy Sandoz in 2016
Awarded by Mark Bonner in 2015
Awarded by Laura Jordan Bambach in 2014
Awarded by Neville Brody in 2013
Awarded by Rosie Arnold in 2012
Awarded by Rosie Arnold in 2012
Awarded by Simon Sankarayya in 2011
Awarded by Paul Brazier in 2010
Awarded by Garrick Hamm in 2009
Awarded by Simon Waterfall in 2008
Awarded by Simon Waterfall in 2008
Awarded by Tony Davidson in 2007
Awarded by Dick Powell in 2006
Awarded by Dick Powell in 2005
Awarded by Nick Bell in 2004
Awarded by Michael Johnson in 2003
Awarded by Michael Johnson in 2003
Awarded by Peter Souter in 2002
Awarded by David Stuart in 2001
Awarded by Larry Barker in 2000
Awarded by Richard Seymour in 1999
Awarded by Tim Mellors in 1998
Awarded by Mike Dempsey in 1997
Awarded by Graham Fink in 1996
Awarded by Mary Lewis in 1995
Awarded by Mary Lewis in 1995
Awarded by Adrian Holmes in 1994
Awarded by Aziz Cami in 1993
Awarded by Tim Delaney in 1992
Awarded by Martin Lambie-Nairn in 1991
Awarded by Ron Brown in 1990
Awarded by Sir John Hegarty in 1989
Awarded by Gert Dumbar in 1988
Awarded by Jeremy Sinclair CBE in 1987
Awarded by Jeremy Sinclair CBE in 1987
Awarded by John McConnell in 1986
Awarded by Allen Thomas in 1985
Awarded by Rodney Fitch CBE in 1984
Awarded by Tony Brignull in 1983
Awarded by Marcello Minale in 1982
Awarded by Martin Boase in 1981
Awarded by Lord Snowdon in 1980
Awarded by Arthur Parsons in 1979
Awarded by Michael Rand in 1978
Awarded by John Salmon in 1977
Awarded by John Salmon in 1977
Awarded by Sir Alan Parker CBE in 1976
Since 1962, D&AD has been inspiring a community of creative thinkers by celebrating and stimulating the finest in design and advertising. The D&AD Awards are recognised globally as the ultimate creative accolade, entered and attended by the best from around the world.