The expert juries of BalCannes, the regional creativity competition, have recognized those who stood out with their creative achievements and granted them finalist status!
Who made it to the finals? From 30 March 2026, new finalist projects will be revealed daily – Monday to Friday – on the Media Marketing portal and BalCannes’ Facebook page, continuing until April. This year’s BalCannes project showcase will again take place on social media – leading up to our gathering at DK2026.
Please note that finalists will be announced in alphabetical order by project name, so don’t miss the daily updates!
PROJECT NAME: Dječja posla | ENTRANT: BBDO Zagreb | CLIENT: A1 |COUNTRY: Croatia | CATEGORIES: I. Best on Market: 04. Telecommunications; II. Best in Channel: 01. Best TV Spot & Film; IV. Best of Positive Change: 03. Health & Well-being
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Technology has brought us together and opened the doors we didn’t know existed. One of these doors, unfortunately – is online bullying, especially amongst children and teens. It used to be normal to let kids sort things out amongst themselves, calling their quarrels “kids’s stuff” or “kids being kids” – but with online bullying this has become impossible. Your bullies follow you 24/7, living rent free inside your phone. This is why A1, under its #boljionline platform, launched campaign Kid’s stuff, making people aware that this is not the case of kids just being kids – and more action is needed.
A1 also provides online support via chatbot Bob, counseling in cooperation with Centre for safer internet and set of cards (covering topics of online challenges, for parents and kids to discuss). This problem can’t be solved in a day, so we’re continuously raising awareness and providing help and information.
PROJECT NAME: Does Risk Live at Your Home Address? | ENTRANT: Herman & partnerji | CLIENT: Zavarovalnica Triglav / Triglav Group | STRATEGIC PARTNERS: Media Publikum, AV Studio | COUNTRY: Slovenia | CATEGORY: II. Best in Channel: 10. Best Digital Product
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
In 2023, Slovenia faced the most devastating floods in its history, exposing a striking lack of insurance literacy and revealing that many homes were uninsured or inadequately protected. This led to growing dissatisfaction among policyholders and underscored the need for a clear insurer response. The key challenge was to empower the population, close the insurance gap, and enhance understanding of natural hazard risks.
Within a year of the floods, Zavarovalnica Triglav introduced a unique digital solution within i.triglav: the Risk Assessment tool. It translates complex environmental and geolocation data into a clear, intuitive and user friendly digital experience. Users gain free access to a personalised overview of their home’s exposure to the most common natural disasters – without technical knowledge or navigating fragmented public databases.
The results confirm the product’s impact: +15,500 users tested the feature, 26.3% of existing customers upgraded their cover, more than 2,000 new home insurance policies were sold in 2024.
PROJECT NAME: Famìa – House of local products | ENTRANT: Studio Tumpić/Prenc | CLIENT: Mylando | STRATEGIC PARTNER: Etikgraf | COUNTRY: Croatia | CATEGORY: II. Best in Channel: 08. Best Low-Volume Packaging Design
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Famìa is an olive oil brand from Rovinj, a picturesque Istrian town, where olive cultivation has shaped local life for centuries. The project reinterprets this heritage through a contemporary brand identity and packaging concept.
The name Famìa, meaning “family” in the local dialect, honors generations who once produced their own oil, with its logo transforming the letter ì into a chimney, symbolizing the warmth of home and olive oil’s central role in Mediterranean cooking.
Inspired by Rovinj’s colorful houses, the bottles resemble miniature homes with labels featuring open or closed windows reflecting family vibrancy, while the façade-inspired color palette guides customers through each oil’s flavor intensity.
Displayed together, the bottles create a self-sufficient installation, a modern homage to Rovinj’s skyline. This design requires no extra display elements, reducing in-store costs while encouraging customers to collect all flavors, thereby boosting profitability and revenue.
Find video summaries of past finalists on BalCannes’ Facebook page.
Congratulations to the finalists! Only the very best among them will earn the BalCannes awards and will be announced at the grand award ceremony during DK2026, taking place from 7 to 10 May 2026. See you in Rovinj!
