Animation awards

Our comprehensive database of animation awards is updated monthly so you never miss an awards deadline. Has your animation company produced something special? Is your work award-worthy? This listing is updated monthly and will help you find the animation awards you absolutely have to enter. If you spot something missing, then let our Chief Awards Officer know on video@thisisdefinition.com.

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Name (click an award for more info) Entry Deadline Region Cost to Enter
NYX Video Awards 3 June 2026 Global From $140
Ragan’s Video, Visual & Virtual Awards 5 June 2026 Global From $550
Muse Creative Awards 11 June 2026 Global From $140
The Rookie Awards 22 June 2026 Global Free
The Lovie Awards 26 June 2026 Europe From €415
Vega Digital Awards 23 July 2026 Global From $130
The Smarties 23 July 2026 Global From $435
The Drum Awards 30 July 2026 Global From £495
Marketing Effectiveness Award 31 July 2026 Global From $145
Davey Awards 31 July 2026 Global From $195
Communicate Lens Awards September 2026 UK & Europe From £320
UK Paid Media Awards 2026 dates TBA UK £205
CIPR Excellence Awards 2027 dates TBA Global From £150.00 + VAT
Hermes Creative Awards 2027 dates TBA Global $125 – $195
Digiday Media Awards 2027 dates TBA Europe From $499
Digiday Video and TV Awards 2027 dates TBA Europe $449
AVA Digital Awards 2027 dates TBA UK From $125
Webby Awards 2027 dates TBA Global From $105

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