7 wins at the 2026 Bookmark Awards including Gold for Escape It

The Bookmark Awards, presented by IAB South Africa, recognise digital work that creates meaningful impact, from changing behaviour and shifting perceptions to solving real-world challenges. In 2026, 88 judges from across the marketing, creative, technology and publishing industries assessed the work against creativity, effectiveness, innovation and commercial impact.

Clockwork's winning work:

The Salvation Army

• Escape It: Gold | Influencer Marketing
  
• Escape It: Silver | Channel Innovation
  
• Escape It: Silver | Display Advertising
  
• #BehindTheLabel: Bronze | Influencer Marketing

Feelz

• Slipping One Past the Meta Goalie: Silver | Social Media Innovation
  
• Slipping One Past the Meta Goalie: Bronze | Craft: Marketing Copywriting
  
• Unhappily Ever After: Bronze | Channel Innovation

“This result reflects the quality of the ideas and the strength of the collaboration behind them. The Gold for Escape It is a meaningful recognition for the teams and our client, while the Silver and Bronze wins demonstrate the range of thinking and craft being brought to different challenges. We are proud of what our teams and clients have built together,” says Tom Manners, CEO of Clockwork.

The 18th Annual Bookmark Awards took place on 13 August 2026 at The Campus, Bryanston.