New York Festivals Advertising Awards Announces Milestone Win; Names Klick Health 'Agency of the Year'
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Accolade marks first time the consumer advertising show gives top prize to a health agency; Klick also takes home 17 Towers, including Grand Award in Film Craft
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NEW YORK & TORONTO — Klick Health was named 'Agency of the Year' by New York Festivals Advertising Awards (NYFA) yesterday, representing a landmark win for the independent health agency and signaling a turning point in consumer advertising, as health increasingly becomes more mainstream. The news marks the third Agency of the Year distinction for Klick in under a month after being named Clio Health's Independent Agency of the Year for the third consecutive year earlier this week, and also making history as the first health agency to be named an Agency of the Year by The One Show.
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Scott Rose, New York Festivals Advertising Awards President said, 'We're thrilled to celebrate Klick Health's extraordinary success in the 2025 NYFA. This marks the first time a health agency has earned the prestigious title of Agency of the Year, a milestone that speaks to the power of Klick's innovative and purpose-driven creativity. Among their many award-winning campaigns, the Grand Award-winning '47' stands out as a powerful testament to inclusion, resilience, and the transformative impact of storytelling.'
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'We are incredibly proud to be recognized among the world's top agencies by the NYFA,' said Klick Health Chief Creative Officer Rich Levy. 'As the first health-focused agency to be named Agency of the Year, it's inspiring to see creativity in health continue to take its place on the global stage and a testament to the quality of work being done throughout the healthcare industry.'
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With entries from six continents judged by an international jury of more than 350 members, the NYFA jury pushed forward work that puts brands in the spotlight and resonates with today's consumers. Among the top accolades, Klick received the Grand Award in Film Craft, eight Gold Towers, four Silver Towers, and four Bronze Towers for its ' 47,' ' American Cancer Story,' and ' Voice 2 Diabetes ' campaigns.
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Klick's full list of New York Festivals Advertising Awards
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AGENCY OF THE YEAR
GRAND AWARD: 47 – Café Joyeux – Film Craft – Animation
GOLD: 47 – Café Joyeux – Film Craft – Animation
GOLD: 47 – Café Joyeux – Film Craft – Best Use of Music
GOLD: 47 – Café Joyeux – Film Craft – Production Accomplishment
GOLD: 47 – Café Joyeux – Design – Best Use: Art Direction/Production Design
GOLD: 47 – Café Joyeux – Design – Best Use: Custom Illustration
GOLD: Voice 2 Diabetes – KVI Brave Fund Inc. – Avant-Garde/Innovative: Technology
GOLD: Voice 2 Diabetes – KVI Brave Fund Inc. – Best Use: Technology
GOLD: Voice 2 Diabetes – KVI Brave Fund Inc. – Best Use: Use of Data
SILVER: 47 – Café Joyeux – Design – Branded Content/Entertainment: Craft: Production Accomplishment
SILVER: Voice 2 Diabetes – KVI Brave Fund Inc. – Best Use: Innovation
SILVER: Voice 2 Diabetes – KVI Brave Fund Inc. – Purpose: Technology for Good
SILVER: Voice 2 Diabetes – KVI Brave Fund Inc. – Digital/Mobile: Best Use: Voice Activation
BRONZE: American Cancer Story – Change the Ref – Film: Best Use: Social/Environmental Good: NGO/PSA
BRONZE: 47 – Café Joyeux – Film Craft: Art Direction/Production Design
BRONZE: 47 – Café Joyeux – Purpose: Children – Health, Happiness and Safety
BRONZE: Voice 2 Diabetes – KVI Brave Fund Inc. – The Future Now: Effectiveness: Use of AI for Effectiveness
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About Klick Health
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Klick Health
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is the world's largest independent commercialization partner for life sciences, focused on hacking the boundaries of health by developing, launching, and supporting life sciences brands to achieve their full potential. The agency provides best-in-class marketing and advertising, media strategy and purchasing, medical affairs and medical communications, value and market access services, as well as enterprise omnichannel enablement among its specialized offerings. Klick's client service is rooted in deep medical and scientific understanding, enabled by nearly 250 post-graduate, in-house medical experts; unrivaled decision sciences capabilities; and innovative, results-driven creative.
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One of the most-awarded advertising agencies on the planet, Klick was named 2024 Clio Health Independent Agency of the Year, London International Awards Global (and Regional) Independent Health & Pharma Agency of the Year, as well as Cannes Lions #2 Healthcare Agency and #2 Healthcare Network for the second year running. Cannes Lions also recognized Klick as the 2024 #3 Independent Agency of the Year. In 2024, Klick won over 140 top creative honors, including the coveted Cannes Lions Innovation Grand Prix, and eight agency distinctions from the most respected advertising awards shows. Klick has also been ranked a Best Managed Company, Great Place to Work, Best Workplace for Women, Best Workplace for Inclusion, Best Workplace for Professional Services, Most Admired Corporate Culture, and a FORTUNE Best Workplace in Advertising.
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Established in 1997, Klick Health (including Klick Katalyst and btwelve) has offices in New York, Philadelphia, Saratoga Springs, Toronto, London, São Paulo, and Singapore. It is part of the Klick Group of companies, which also includes Klick Media Group, Klick Applied Sciences (including Klick Labs), Klick Consulting, Klick Ventures, and Sensei Labs. Follow Klick Health on LinkedIn and for more information on joining Klick, go to careers.klick.com.
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