WE’RE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THIS YEAR’S

ICMA26 SHORTLIST

We’re delighted to reveal the 2026 International Content Marketing Awards shortlist, celebrating the outstanding work, teams and talent shaping content marketing around the world.

Following an extensive judging process involving industry experts from across the sector, the entries below have been nominated for an International Content Marketing Award 2026.

The CMA has been recognising excellence in content since 1998, evolving from the original APA Awards into today’s International Content Marketing Awards. Nearly three decades later, our purpose remains the same: to celebrate the very best creativity, strategy and effectiveness from across the global content marketing industry.

Once again, the standard of entries has been incredibly high, showcasing the creativity, resilience and ambition of our industry. We’re also delighted to welcome a number of organisations and teams appearing on the ICMA shortlist for the first time.

All nominees will receive an information pack outlining the next steps, important dates and answers to frequently asked questions. If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact awards@the-cma.com.

Congratulations to all of our 2026 nominees.

Enter our Grand Prix - Best Agency

This year’s awards attracted hundreds of entries from around the world, showcasing the creativity, ambition, and quality of work being produced across the global content marketing industry.

Following the first round of judging, we’re delighted to congratulate all of the organisations, teams, and individuals who have secured a place on the ICMA 2026 shortlist.

HUNDREDS OF ENTRIES
from around the world

26+ COUNTRIES
represented

30+ CATEGORIES
celebrating every aspect of content marketing

74 NOMINEES
making this year’s shortlist

Shortlist

    What Happens Next?

    Our second round of judging is now underway, with a new panel of industry experts reviewing this year’s shortlisted entries to determine the Gold, Silver and Bronze winners.

    The ICMA 2026 winners will be revealed during our specially produced online awards ceremony this November, celebrating the work and teams that have stood out across this year’s programme.

    CURIOUS HOW IT WORKS?

    Find out more about our two-stage judging process and the industry experts behind the International Content Marketing Awards.


    HOW ICMA JUDGING WORKS →