Campaign Big Global Awards 2026 open for entries

The Campaign Big Global Awards are returning for their third year and are now open for entries. 

The early bird deadline is September 25, with the standard deadline set for October 16, and the final entry deadline on October 23. Entries can be submitted here. 

The awards celebrate the most impactful and innovative creative work from around the world. Entries are judged by a panel of leading creatives, with the chair and panel of judges to be announced soon. 

Aaron Starkman, global chief creative officer of the Canadian creative shop Rethink, chaired the inaugural Campaign Big Global Awards in 2025. It received entries from four continents, with UK shop Uncommon Creative Studio bagging the most wins with six prizes, half of which came for its work with British Airways. 

The Campaign Big Global Awards this year have added new categories under 'Creative excellence', including Best Brand Repositioning, Best Idea for a Social Purpose, Best Use of an Influencer/Creator or Celebrity, Branded Content, Creative Idea for a New Brand, and Original Idea. Find out more about the categories here. 

Gideon Spanier, editor in chief of Campaign UK, said: “Creativity is – and always will be – at the heart of great advertising and marketing communications, which is why the Campaign Big Global Awards hold a special place in the Campaign portfolio.

“These awards are an opportunity for agencies and their clients from every part of the world to compete on the global stage and to demonstrate their creative excellence and innovation. We are looking forward to seeing all of the entries and celebrating the best advertising work in the world.”

The UK-based Campaign Big Awards are also open for entries, with the award show taking place on Thursday, November 13 at the Londoner Hotel.