Campaign Media Awards 2026 is our inaugural awards programme for 2026 to turn the spotlight squarely onto media platforms, publishers, and technology talent that shape the modern marketing performance – an area historically overshadowed by creative-led awards.
The Media Awards will recognise both company-level achievement and standout work, alongside individual and team talent categories.
Who is eligible?
The awards are open to agencies, media owners, platforms, vendors, technology companies and brand organisations operating within the APAC region. Eligible work must have been delivered between January 1, 2025, and April 16, 2026. Submissions that include achievements outside this timeframe, or that do not focus on activity within APAC, will be disqualified.
Entries must be submitted in English and comply with the awards’ terms and conditions, as outlined in the official entry kit. Campaign Asia-Pacific reserves the right to reject any work that does not align with the spirit of the awards or fails to meet eligibility requirements.
Award categories
The Campaign Media Awards 2026 feature three main award tracks: Media Excellence, Company/Platform, and Talent.
Media Excellence categories recognise media-led work and innovation, including audience engagement, branded content, creative media partnerships and the use of AI in media.
Company and Platform categories assess sustained performance and impact, spanning areas such as adtech, connected TV, retail and commerce media, gaming, news media, performance optimisation, sustainability and platform innovation.
Talent categories celebrate individuals and teams within media organisations, including Rising Star, Sales Team of the Year, Media Leader of the Year and Media Owner of the Year.
Gold, Silver and Bronze awards may be presented in Media Excellence and Company/Platform categories at the judges’ discretion. Talent categories will award a single Gold winner, with commendations issued only where judges unanimously agree.
Key dates and fees
Entries will be accepted across three deadlines, all closing at 6 pm Hong Kong time (GMT+8):
| Entry stage | Deadline | Entry fee (HKD) |
|---|---|---|
| Early bird | Monday, 9 March 2026 | 2,000 |
| Standard | Monday, 30 March 2026 | 2,300 |
| Final | Thursday, 16 April 2026 | 2,500 |
All entry fees are charged per submission and are non-refundable.
Shortlists will be announced on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, with winners revealed on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
Judging will be conducted by an independent panel of senior client-side marketers through a two-stage process combining online review and live discussion. Judges with conflicts of interest will abstain from reviewing relevant entries, and all decisions will be final.
Full category details, eligibility rules, submission requirements and other helpful guidelines on nominations are outlined on the website and as always, the team (Campaignmediaawards@haymarket.asia) is available for FAQs.
Source: Campaign Asia-Pacific
