CAMPAIGN BIG AWARDS 2026

THE ULTIMATE BENCHMARK FOR PURE COMMERCIAL CREATIVITY

The Campaign BIG Awards are the ultimate pure celebration of creative ideas. We strip away the stats and case studies to judge one thing: the work itself. Backed by Campaign, a win is a powerful statement of your creative bravery and a direct ticket to recognition for your biggest ideas.

ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED. 

The shortlist will be announced late September.

Why it's a BIG deal.

THE IMPORTANCE OF THESE AWARDS FROM THE JUDGES' PERSPECTIVE

OUR 2026 CO-CHAIRS OF JUDGES



Kate Stanners

Chief Creative Officer, UK & International

Edelman



Darren Bailes

Global Chief Creative Officer

VCCP


JUDGING PANEL

SAVE THE DATE

Thursday 26 November 2026

NEW VENUE!

Nobu Hotel London Portman Square



A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR


Increasing political and economic uncertainty, tight budgets and the rise of large language models are just some of the challenges brands and agencies are facing today. It means that the need for creativity in advertising has never been so important in making work that stands out among the noise. The Campaign Big Awards 2026 aims to bring the UK’s creative leaders together to celebrate the industry’s hard work over the past year.


Gurjit Degun

Creativity & Culture Editor, Campaign

KEY DATES


Shortlist announcement - Tuesday 29 September

Awards ceremony - Thursday 26 November

CATEGORIES


Media Excellence

30 SECOND TV AD

AMBIENT

AUDIO & RADIO

BEST USE OF DIGITAL TECH

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

DESIGN

EXPERIENTIAL

FILM

GAMING

INTEGRATED

PRINT

OUT OF HOME - SINGLE

OUT OF HOME (single/ campaign)

OUT OF HOME - CAMPAIGN

SOCIAL

Product Sectors

AUTOMOTIVE

CHARITY

CONSUMER GOODS

ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE

RETAILERS

SERVICES

Creative Excellence

BEST BRAND REPOSITIONING

BEST IDEA FOR A SOCIAL PURPOSE

BEST IDEA FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL PURPOSE

BEST IDEA FROM AN AGENCY INITIATIVE

BEST NEW BRAND

BEST REACTIVE IDEA

BEST USE OF AN INFLUENCER OR CELEBRITY

CONSISTENT CREATIVE EXCELLENCE

CREATIVE IDEA FOR A NEW BRAND

ORIGINAL IDEA

BRANDED CONTENT

SPONSORSHIP

People Awards

THE TONY CULLINGHAM AWARD FOR EMERGING TEAM

Judges Choice Awards

BEST SINGLE IDEA

BEST CAMPAIGN

Grand Prix

CAMPAIGN BIG AWARDS AGENCY OF THE YEAR

3 REASONS WHY BRANDS SHOULD ENTER.


Establish your brand reputation via the Campaign network.

In a world obsessed with metrics, a BIG Award is the ultimate "no-noise" validation. Winning proves you are a brave client with the vision to greenlight audacious, culture-shaping ideas that don't need a spreadsheet to justify their brilliance.


Signal creative leadership to shareholders.

In a data-saturated market, winning a BIG award makes a bold statement about your brand's health. It proves you have the creative bravery to lead culture rather than just follow metrics, positioning you as a forward-thinking market leader.


Become an undisputed client of choice.

The most innovative agencies and courageous creative partners seek out brands with a track record of supporting bold work. This award proves you are a brand that allows great ideas to flourish, making you a magnet for the world's most sought-after agency partners.

3 REASONS WHY AGENCIES SHOULD ENTER.


The ultimate stress-test for your creatives.

Unlike other shows that require complex case studies and ROI data, this is the industry's only pure test of creativity. It proves your agency can generate world-class ideas that don't need a spreadsheet to justify them. A win is the validation that your creative department’s raw talent and craft are second to none.

Enter BIG with efficiency and speed.

Save your team weeks of labour. Because the BIG Awards judge the work itself with no written submissions, no case study videos, and no performance data, it is the most time-efficient way to earn top-tier recognition without draining your agency’s resources.

The industry magnet for creative talent.

Winning a BIG Award is the highest form of recognition for your creative team’s talent. It acts as a powerful signal to the industry, helping you attract and retain top-tier creatives who prioritise an agency culture where the "big idea" comes first.

AMPLIFICATION PACKAGES

If you're a winner at these awards, we can now help you shout about your success, even more, via our amplification packages...

You've had a brilliant night out, you've picked up your award, and you've slept off the celebrations, but do the people who REALLY matter know that you've won? 

We're here to help... We want to get your win out there, to the audience, in front of prospective clients (and competitors!). 

That's why we've put together an instant shout-about-it package: quick turnaround content, that won't break your marketing budget. 

2026 Partner


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