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
The Rookie Awards20 June 2025 GlobalFree
Vega Digital Awards25 June 2025GlobalFrom $115
The Lovie Awards27 June 2025EuropeFrom €155
The Drum Awards2 July 2025AGlobal£476+VAT
NYX Video Awards2 July 2025Global$140 – $205
The Smarties3 July 2025GlobalFrom $450
Muse Creative Awards10 July 2025Global$160 – $215
Ragan’s Video, Visual & Virtual Awards18 July 2025Global$525 – $575
Davey Awards25 July 2025GlobalFrom $215
Communicate Lens Awards26 July 2025UK & Europe£195 – £320
Marketing Effectiveness Award1 November 2025Global$165 – $195
UK Paid Media Awards2026 dates TBAUKFrom £195 + VAT
AVA Digital Awards2026 dates TBAUK$125 – $195
Webby Awards2026 dates TBAGlobal$95 – $455
Digiday Awards2026 dates TBAEuropeFrom $449
Hermes Creative Awards2026 dates TBAGlobal$125 – $195
Digiday Media2026 dates TBEuropeFrom $499
CIPR Excellence Awards2026 dates TBAGlobalFrom £150.00 + VAT