Celebrating outstanding achievements in communication, marketing, and advertising on a global scale, Symbol Creative Awards honor innovation, impact, and creative excellence.
All entries in Symbol Creative Awards are evaluated by a jury of experts in creative communication, marketing, and advertising, including creative directors, heads of advertising and marketing agencies, influential designers, trendsetters, and thought leaders.
Symbol Awards were founded as a global benchmark for business excellence. Created by a team with nearly 2 decades of experience in the art of recognition, the Symbol family of awards celebrates achievements in multiple business sectors, including events and creative communication. The ultimate goal is to foster innovation and creativity and amplify their impact.
All Symbol Awards are judged by juries of experts in their respective fields, based on a string of clearly defined criteria. The evaluation process is designed to exclude any unintentional judging bias or conflict of interest, while all entries are awarded on their own merit.
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Complete transparency
Entries are evaluated based on clear criteria by a panel of experts, ensuring transparency and fairness throughout the process. This underscores Symbol Awards’ commitment to promoting business excellence and best industry practices.
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Available worldwide
All Symbol Awards take place online and are accessible to everyone, anywhere on the globe. Regardless of the size of your business, industry, or location, you have a shot at securing your symbol of excellence.
Get inspired
Get inspired with the most creative and innovative concepts across the Symbol family of awards and start planning your own entry.
Studio Lombra
Favela Talks
IMAGINATION
Audi Beijing Auto Show 2024 - Communication
Creative Pro (PL)
Garnier Green On
iConnect
TikTok Beauty Squad
How&How
Wild Thingz
Analogue
Entertain or Die - Brand Report Design
Allegro Brand Experience Agency
Public Awareness Campaign "Now You See Me?"
MC² and Cheil Worldwide
Samsung at CES 2025
Gorilla Company Limited
Mitsubishi e:MOTION VERSE Driving Experience
iConnect
Ramadan Ads Accelerator
Frequently asked questions
Who are Symbol Creative Awards?
Symbol Creative Awards are part of the Symbol family of awards. We celebrate excellence and creativity in a variety of business sectors, including creative communication and events.. Learn more about us.
What are creative communication awards?
Creative communication awards recognize outstanding work in marketing, advertising, branding, content, and design that connects brands with audiences through strategy and creativity.
Where do the creative awards take place?
Symbol Creative Awards are held entirely online and are open to participants from anywhere in the world — making it easy and accessible for everyone.
How do I choose the right category for Symbol Creative Awards?
We offer 12 tracks and over 300 categories that cover every aspect of creative communication. You can request a category change at any time before the submission deadline, and our team is happy to help if you’re unsure where your work fits best. You can also read our tips on choosing the right category.
What if my entry doesn’t meet the criteria for the creative communication awards?
All entries are reviewed before going to the jury. If your entry needs changes, we’ll let you know and guide you through what to fix. The sooner you submit, the better your chances of getting helpful feedback in time. Try not to wait until the last minute.
Be the symbol of creative excellence.
Join the waitlist for Symbol Creative Awards 2026 and be the first to know when registration opens.
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