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 DeadlineRegionCost to Enter
Davey Awards13 September 2024GlobalFrom $215
Communicate Lens Awards4 October 2024UK & Europe£195 – £320
The Smarties27 October 2024GlobalFrom $279
UK Paid Media Awards6 December 2024UKFrom £195 + VAT
Digiday Awards21 February 2025EuropeFrom $449
Digiday Media14 March 2025EuropeFrom $499
AVA Digital Awards2025 dates TBAUK$120 – $195
Webby Awards2025 dates TBAGlobalTBA
CIPR Excellence Awards2025 dates TBAGlobalFrom £280
Hermes Creative Awards2025 dates TBAGlobalFrom $125
The Rookie Awards2025 dates TBAGlobalFree
The Drum Digital (DADI) Awards2025 dates TBAGlobal£476+VAT
Ragan’s Video, Visual & Virtual Awards2025 dates TBAGlobal$425
The Lovie Awards2025 dates TBAEuropeFrom €145
Marketing Effectiveness Award2025 dates TBAGlobalFrom $135
NYX Video Awards2025 dates TBAGlobal$115 – $215
Muse Creative Awards2025 dates TBAGlobal$125 – $220
Vega Digital Awards2025 dates TBAGlobalFrom $115