Communication Arts invites you to enter the most prestigious competition for creativity in advertising, the Communication Arts Advertising Competition.
Any advertising project printed, published or aired for the first time from June 2025 through June 2026 is eligible.
Selected by leading creative directors, art directors and writers, the winning entries will be distributed worldwide in the Communication Arts Advertising Annual, in print and digital editions, and on commarts.com, assuring important exposure to the creators of this outstanding work.
Each winning entrant will receive a personalized Award of Excellence, milled from solid aluminum, and award certificates issued for firms, individuals and clients.
CA’s Award of Excellence is one of the most-coveted awards in the industry. If chosen, winning places you in the highest ranks of your profession.
The 2026 Advertising competition includes 26 different categories.
The regular deadline for submissions is 26 June 2026.
Communication Arts Advertising Competition 2026 – Entry Fees
Fees start at $45 per entry and vary depending on the competition category and the type of work. Entry fees are lower for students.
Entries submitted after 26 June 2026 require a $10 per entry late fee.