The Drum Awards Festival

A-list awards for the best work, companies and people in marketing and media across the globe.


The Drum Awards Festival is where you make it count.

 Every idea starts somewhere. But not every idea gets the recognition it deserves. This is where that changes. The Drum Awards Festival celebrates the work, the people, and the thinking shaping what’s next in marketing and media. With categories across every sector, discipline, and channel, it’s one of the industry’s biggest global awards programmes.

 Judged by leaders from the world’s top brands and agencies, this is your chance to get your work seen, celebrated, and remembered.

 So go on - make it count.

June 11, 2026

Early-bird Deadline

July 30, 2026

Entry Deadline

September 3, 2026

Extended Deadline

October 7-16 2026

Nominations

November 2026

Awards Shows

Why enter The Drum Awards?

Get global recognition. Winning work is showcased on The Drum, reaching 11.5M industry professionals.

Stand out from competitors and earn points to secure your place in the renowned World Creative Rankings.​

Get in front of a jury of influential decision makers from top brands and agencies.

Winning is just the beginning. Feature in exclusive articles, reports, interviews and join countless events.

There’s a category for every speciality across Advertising, PR, Media, Social, Creator, Experiential, Digital Experience, Design and more.