Now in their 13th year, the International Visual Identity Awards (IVIA) are a global competition loved by agencies and independent designers.
With 20 diverse categories, there’s plenty of opportunity to share your branding project with the world.
One winner and a second and third place runner-up will be announced in each category. One overall winner receives the title of ‘Visual Identity of the Year‘.
The International Visual Identity Awards are proudly celebrating their thirteenth anniversary this year.
The awards were founded with a clear vision to provide an equal opportunity for all types of entry, from the freelance designer, through to small design studios and larger branding agencies.
The twenty (20) competition categories for 2026 are:
- Manufacturing
- Destination
- Sport
- Entertainment
- Technology
- Telecommunications
- Energy/Utilities
- Consumer products
- Public sector
- Media and publishing
- Transport and automotive
- Healthcare
- Financial services
- Food and drink
- Restaurants, hospitality, travel and leisure
- Retail
- Charity and non-profit
- Professional services
- Fashion
- Real Estate
Eligible entries must have been launched between 1st January 2024 and the final closing date. Entries are permitted from all countries worldwide.
Entries must include not just a logo but also examples of its application across different items as part of a brand’s visual identity system.
Winners will be announced in late summer of 2026.
International Visual Identity Awards 2026 – Entry Fees
The Standard Entry Fee is £150 (+UK VAT where applicable).