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
Muse Creative Awards 26 February 2026 Global From $140
CIPR Excellence Awards 5 March 2026 Global From £150.00 + VAT
NYX Video Awards 12 March 2026 Global From $140
Hermes Creative Awards 19 March 2026 Global $125 – $195
Vega Digital Awards 20 March 2026 Global From $130
Marketing Effectiveness Award 31 May 2026 Global $165 – $195
Ragan’s Video, Visual & Virtual Awards 5 June 2026 Global $525 – $575
Communicate Lens Awards July 2026 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
Digiday Media 2026 dates TB Europe From $499
The Rookie Awards 2026 dates TBA  Global Free
Digiday Awards 2026 dates TBA Europe $449
UK Paid Media Awards 2026 dates TBA UK £205
AVA Digital Awards 2026 dates TBA UK From $125
Webby Awards 2026 dates TBA Global From $105

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