The International Content Marketing Awards
Welcome to the International Content Marketing Awards!
The International Content Marketing Awards 2026 are now open, celebrating the very best in content marketing from across the globe.
Our early bird entry phase is open all of February, offering a limited-time opportunity to secure discounted entries ahead of the main awards programme. The official awards portal will open on 1 May 2026, with the final deadline for entries falling on 3 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 in the industry.
2026 Early Bird Information Pack
The Early Bird phase for the International Content Marketing Awards opens every February, offering discounted entry rates and first access to the awards programme. Downloading the Entry Pack is the best way to get started, with full details on categories, judging criteria, key dates, and real examples of past winning work to guide your submission.
Download the Entry Pack today and start planning your 2026 awards entries.
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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, 12th September. This deadline is fixed as our first judging session will begin the following Monday (15th)
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The shortlist announcement will be made the week commencing 22nd October, following the first round of judging.
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Venue and details will be announced shortly
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 get started. This is where you will work on and submit your entires, so familiarise yourself with the requirements and please get in touch if you have any questions.
2. Choose your categories
Select them from the list above, noting that you can submit the same campaign/strategy/person/team to multiple categories, and multiple campaigns/strategies/people/teams to one category.
3. Write or upload your entries
You may want to write the entry and upload it to our awards platform when it is complete, or you can save your entry as you go before you’re finally ready to submit.
4. Submit and pay
You can pay for your entries by card upon submission when entering using the button below. Or you can pay for your entries in advance via credit card 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 you are 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