KATHMANDU, AUGUST 3

Nepal's leading creative agency, Prisma Advertising, has won the BrandLaureate Special Limited Edition BestBrands Award 2025 in the Brand Influencer – Creative & Branding Solutions category, becoming the first Nepali company to be recognized at this prestigious global platform.

The award was presented on July 31, 2025, during a ceremony held at the Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore, organized by The World Brands Foundation, which celebrates iconic and impactful global brands. The limited-edition 20th-anniversary awards spotlighted industry leaders transforming branding through creativity, strategy, and innovation.

Prisma stood out among a competitive field of international nominees for its pioneering approach to strategic branding and culturally resonant storytelling. Founder and CEO Ranjit Acharya and General Manager Sharad Shahi accepted the award on behalf of the agency.

'The BrandLaureate BestBrands Award is a testament to our team's relentless creativity and our commitment to elevating Nepali brands globally,' said Ranjit Acharya. 'We believe bold ideas can travel borders when rooted in authenticity. This recognition encourages us to keep pushing the limits of what's possible.'

Sharing the honor with some of the world's biggest names, including past recipients Coca-Cola, Nestlé, Toyota, IBM, Samsung Electronics, Ogilvy, and Cristiano Ronaldo, marks a historic moment for Nepal's advertising industry, according to the company press release.

'Standing among the best in global branding was a proud moment for us and for Nepal,' said Shahi. 'This recognition celebrates 35 years of dedication to building bold, meaningful brands from Nepal to the world.'

Founded in 1991, Prisma Advertising has played a leading role in Nepal's creative landscape, handling major campaigns for Coca-Cola, Nestlé, Bajaj Motorcycles, Ncell, Western Union, Johnson & Johnson, and KL Dugar Group, among others. The agency is known for combining Eastern insights with global strategies to craft brand narratives that inspire, engage, and deliver results.