Why enter

Where vision meets value

The Creative Review Annual Awards celebrate exceptional design and advertising that drive business growth. This year, we are focusing on work that delivers undeniable commercial return.

Winning provides a powerful industry endorsement, proving your ability to turn bold ideas into tangible success. Each May, winners are featured in our Summer print edition and global online showcase, putting your most impactful work directly in front of international brands and agencies looking for proven creative partners.

01. Quality – Recognition that matters

The Annual Awards are a benchmark for creative excellence, a curated snapshot of the most original, ambitious and effective work of the year. A Shortlist, Winner or Grand Prix from Creative Review positions you among the best in the creative business.

02. Variety – Diverse by design

We celebrate creativity in all its forms; from campaigns and craft to design, tech and entertainment. The result is a showcase that’s as eclectic, global and surprising as the creative world itself.

03. Judged by industry leaders

Our juries bring together creative directors, designers, strategists, producers and brand leaders from across disciplines. Your work won’t just be seen – it will be discussed and championed by those shaping the future of the creative and design industry.

04. Presentation – Lasting impact

The Annual Awards is one of the few awards still celebrated in print; a collectible edition that lives on desks and in studios long after the year ends. Winners are also featured online, making it easy to share and amplify your success.

05. Heritage – Join a 25-year legacy

For over two decades, Creative Review has built an archive of the most influential work in modern creativity. Enter now to take your place alongside some of the biggest names and boldest thinkers in the industry.

Eligibility

Work entered into the Creative Review Annual Awards 2026 must have been produced or first launched between 1 January and 31 December 2025.

Entries are welcome from brands, agencies, studios, publishers, consultancies, students and individuals.

For Creative Effectiveness entries, we accept work created between June 2023 and June 2025, allowing time to measure results and impact. Projects that began earlier may be entered if a new element was released during this period.

Be part of Creativity that means business

If your work dares to challenge, inspire or move the industry forward – this is where it belongs.

Questions?

Our team is here to help make your entry process as smooth and confident as possible. If you’re unsure which category fits your project or simply want guidance on how to make your submission shine, we’d love to hear from you.

Freya Spath

e: freya.spath@haymarket.com