AceShowbiz - Mark Ronson, renowned producer and songwriter, will be honored with an Honorary Clio Award at the upcoming 2026 Clio Awards ceremony.

The event is scheduled to take place on May 12 at Cipriani in New York City, with actor, writer, and producer Keegan-Michael Key set to host. The Clio Awards bring together leading creative talents from advertising, marketing, and communications worldwide.

The Honorary Clio Award is presented annually to individuals whose work has made a lasting impact on popular culture. According to the Clio organization, this award recognizes Ronson’s enduring influence on music and culture, highlighting his ability to shape sound in ways that resonate across entertainment, advertising, and beyond.

Alongside Ronson, multidisciplinary artist Mickalene Thomas will also be honored with an Honorary Clio Award for her transformative contributions to contemporary art and visual culture.

Mark Ronson, 50, is a nine-time Grammy Award winner, including two Record of the Year awards. He earned these accolades as producer and engineer/mixer of Amy Winehouse’s “Rehab” and as artist, producer, and engineer/mixer of his own global hit “Uptown Funk!” featuring Bruno Mars. Additionally, he secured an Oscar and a Golden Globe for co-writing “Shallow,” the Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper collaboration from A Star Is Born. Last year, Ronson received his first Primetime Emmy nomination as an executive producer of SNL50: The Homecoming Concert.

Throughout his career, Ronson has collaborated with prominent artists such as Adele, Paul McCartney, Miley Cyrus, and Dua Lipa. His memoir, Night People: How to Be a DJ in ’90s New York City, became a New York Times bestseller and is currently in development for a film adaptation.

Keegan-Michael Key, who will host the Clio Awards, has built a versatile career across film, television, theater, and voice acting. He gained widespread recognition as co-creator and co-star of Comedy Central’s Key & Peele, which won a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Variety Sketch Series. His recent projects include roles in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Wonka, and Schmigadoon! He is also the author of the bestselling book The History of Sketch Comedy.

Founded in 1959, the Clio Awards celebrate global excellence in advertising and creative communications, honoring individuals and agencies that drive innovation and influence culture.

The 2026 Clio Awards ceremony will continue this tradition by recognizing visionaries like Mark Ronson and Mickalene Thomas for their significant cultural contributions.