McCann West Is the Most Awarded Agency at Calgary’s 2024 Ad Rodeo Association Anvil Awards

McCann West, a division of McCann Worldgroup Canada, led all agencies with 14 Anvil trophies, including seven golds at the 2024 Anvils Awards, a Calgary-based creative awards show hosted by the Ad Rodeo Association. The 2024 Anvils celebrated work from Calgary-based creative agencies that ran in 2023.

The strong local showing was a resounding affirmation of the creative transformation at McCann West. 2023 was the first full year under the creative leadership of Calgary-based ECD Brian Allen, who joined the agency in 2022. It’s the latest success for the agency that recently defended assignments with FCC and the Western Canada Lottery Association (WCLC) business through competitive processes and has been named to the Government of Alberta’s creative services roster.

McCann took home two or more trophies for each of Bayer Crop Science Canada, Canadian Lung Association, Elanco Canada, Phillips Brewing & Malting Co., and Play Alberta, three of whom received awards in the Fearless Client category.

Brian Allen, ECD, McCann West said, “I am incredibly proud to see McCann perform so well at our local awards show. We have a talented team and a culture that embraces and respects creativity at every level of the company. 2023 was a very exciting year for us at McCann, and it’s nice to see our work recognized. I look forward to defending our position atop the creative podium.”

Megan Hardisty, managing director, McCann West said, “2023 was a remarkable year of change here at McCann West. It’s humbling to see this team perform so well so quickly. To have three of our clients acknowledged as “Fearless Clients” and be recognized for our work across five different brands is a testament to the client partnerships we have built. It’s just the start of things to come.”