The International Content Marketing Awards
Welcome to the International Content Marketing Awards!
The International Content Marketing Awards 2026 will soon be here, celebrating the very best in content marketing from across the globe.
Our early bird entry phase closed in February, which offered a limited-time opportunity to secure discounted entries ahead of the main awards programme. The official awards portal will open on Friday, 1st May 2026, with the final deadline for entries falling on Friday, 3rd July 2026.
Recognised as the gold standard in content marketing awards, the International Content Marketing Awards celebrate exceptional campaigns, innovative strategies, and the teams driving our industry forward. Whether you’re a brand, agency, or in-house team, the 2026 awards offer a global platform to showcase your work and gain industry recognition.
Building on the success of ICMA25, we hosted an unforgettable ceremony at Landing Forty Two, welcoming entries from 30 countries worldwide. With its global reach, rigorous judging, and comprehensive category coverage, the International Content Marketing Awards are widely regarded as one of the most complete and respected content marketing awards programmes around.
ICMA26 Information Pack
This pack has been designed to guide you through the entry process, with everything you need to know about each category, FAQ’s, alongside case studies from past winners to inspire your submission.
Download the Entry Pack and start your 2026 award-winning entry!
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Compete against the very best from across the world …
and make your team stand out!
We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible work that’s entered from across the world, with entries from more countries than ever in the last five years. It's inspiring to see talent from 33 countries coming together last year, showcasing diverse perspectives and innovative ideas.
The increase of entries from across the world demonstrates the growing prestige of our International Content Marketing Awards and the dedication of creative minds worldwide. Thank you for downloading this information pack and we hope you’ll join by contributing to our incredible international community.
Best use of Print, 2023: New Media and Woolworths Food
Best Membership, 2023: Dialogue and Harley Owners Group
How to enter
1. Log in or create an account
Head to our awards platform to start and submit your entries.
2. Choose your categories
Choose from our list, you can submit the same campaign, strategy, person or team across multiple categories.
3. Write or upload your entries
Write your entry and upload it to the awards platform when complete, or save your progress and return to it at any time before submitting.
4. Submit and pay
You can pay for your entries by card at the point of submission, or in advance via PayPal or invoice.
Get in touch if you would prefer to pay via invoice. We’ll then provide you with a code to use at the checkout when ready to submit.
For those who purchased early bird entries, you should have received your code earlier in the year, but please get in touch if you need any help.
Best B2B Campaign, 2023: The Frameworks and UST
International Content Marketing Awards 2026: Timeline
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This window allows you to lock in the best price, while giving you the flexibility to submit your work closer to the deadline – think of it as prepaying for your entries.
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General pricing begins for both CMA members and non-members.
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Our award portal opens, allowing entrants to download entry forms as well as begin submitting their work.
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Our deadline for all entries falls on Friday, 03rd July. This deadline is fixed as our first judging session will begin the following Monday (06th)
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The shortlist announcement will be made on 11th August, following the first round of judging.
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Venue and details will be announced shortly
Recognised as the gold standard in content marketing awards, the International Content Marketing Awards celebrate exceptional campaigns, innovative strategies, and the teams driving our industry forward. Whether you’re a brand, agency, or in-house team, the 2026 awards offer a global platform to showcase your work and gain industry recognition.
The International Content Marketing Awards 2026 are now open, celebrating the very best in content marketing from across the globe.
If you would like to pay via invoice, please get in touch.