Early Entry DeadlineNov. 13th, 2026
Recognizing Excellence, Effectiveness and Innovation Across All Areas of Communication
2026 Award of Excellence Winners
A Note from the New AIVA General Manager
Work is great because of the people behind it. Josh Campbell dives into this year’s theme. “As the way we communicate keeps evolving, it gets harder for teams to prove their impact.” Read on to see what shaped this season.
The Experts Who Certify the Best Work
Your work deserves an outside perspective, and the Communicator Awards Jury is ready to give a stamp of approval. Made up of experts from the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts (AIVA), the Jury spans top brands, respected agencies and leading institutions. Meet the Jurors evaluating entries this season.
New Categories to Prove Your Work Stands Out
Some of the fastest-growing industries like Healthcare & Pharma, Food & Beverage, and Finance now have a bigger stage for the communicators behind some of the most impactful storytelling. We’ve also expanded categories to honor Communications Strategy, Platforms and Innovation because the ways we communicate are changing at lightning speed, and the thinking behind it all is more critical than ever.
