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 17 October 2025 Global From $190
Webby Awards 24 October 2025 Global $95 – $715
Vega Digital Awards 29 October 2025 Global From $190
Marketing Effectiveness Award 1 November 2025 Global $165 – $195
Muse Creative Awards 13 November 2025 Global From $130
Digiday Awards 5 December 2025 Europe $449
UK Paid Media Awards 11 December 2025 UK £205
AVA Digital Awards 12 December 2025 UK From $125
Ragan’s Video, Visual & Virtual Awards 5 June 2026 Global $525 – $575
Communicate Lens Awards 2026 dates TBA UK & Europe £195 – £320
Davey Awards 2026 dates TBA Global From $215
The Smarties 2026 dates TBA Global From $450
The Drum Awards 2026 dates TBA Global £476+VAT
The Lovie Awards 2026 dates TBA Europe From €155
Hermes Creative Awards 2026 dates TBA Global $125 – $195
Digiday Media 2026 dates TBA Europe From $499
CIPR Excellence Awards 2026 dates TBA Global From £150.00 + VAT
The Rookie Awards 2026 dates TBA  Global Free

 

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