The Telly Awards—the largest global honor celebrating excellence in video and television across all screens—has unveiled its 46th annual winners list, and Texas came to win.
With more than 13,000 entries submitted from around the world, this year’s competition saw standout work from major global players like Airbnb, Duolingo, and Volkswagen. But some of the most creative, powerful, and engaging storytelling came straight from the Lone Star State.
TEXAS WINNERS INCLUDE:
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Dallas Cowboys – Non-Broadcast: Editing, “Under the Hood: Equipment Team”
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The LOOMIS Agency – Regional TV: Food & Beverage, “Texas Dairy Queen Jammin’ Bacon Burger”
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Dallas Zoo – Online: Not-for-Profit, “Zoologists and Tattoos”
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Indeed – Branded Content: ESG, “Rising Voices – Fireline”
Trilogy Studios and Cinemastory
- A Good Book is the Silver Telly Winner in Use of Volumetric Capture: Official Listing
- A Good Book is the Silver Telly Winner in Digital Environments: Official Listing
- A Good Book is the Silver Telly Winner in Immersive & Mixed Reality: Official Listing
These Texas-based brands and organizations brought stories to life that reflect bold vision, community connection, and homegrown creativity—core values that define the state’s thriving media landscape.
This Year’s Theme: “Stories Take Shape”
The 2025 Tellys celebrated the evolution of storytelling—where tradition meets tech. From immersive pop-ups to branded series, creators explored video in its most dynamic form yet.
Award Trends & New Categories
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Brand Partnerships: Recognizing epic collabs like Squid Game x Doritos and Burberry x Roblox
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Film & Shorts: Showcasing projects from Pixar, ABC News, Halle, and Eminem
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Production Company of the Year: Sawhorse Productions
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Media Company of the Year: Asharq Network
The Tellys also welcomed new categories, from Game Shows & Competitions to AI and innovation-driven trends through its Throughlines series.
Featured Talent Included:
Post Malone, Megan Thee Stallion, Michael B. Jordan, Simone Biles, Jeff Goldblum, and Weird Al Yankovic—appearing across winning content that ranged from docuseries to virtual experiences.
From Texas to the World
“Texas creators continue to make a national and global impact,” said Amanda Needham, Telly Awards Managing Director. “From Fortune 500 campaigns to nonprofit storytelling, the depth of talent from the region is inspiring.”
Full Winners List: https://tlly.co/winners
