About the opportunity
What this programme is offering
🏆 17th ICMA – International Creative Media Award 2026
Deadline: 6 November 2026
Results Expected: January 2027
The 17th edition of the ICMA – International Creative Media Award is now open for entries, recognizing outstanding innovation, creativity, and excellence in corporate media, editorial design, and graphic communication.
The international competition welcomes individuals and companies of any nationality from around the world.
🌍 About the ICMA
The ICMA began as the Corporate Media Award before evolving into the Custom Media Award. Today, it has grown into a global competition covering custom media, books, corporate design, graphic design, and magazines.
For its 17th edition, the competition is organized across four dedicated platforms, while maintaining the same categories used in the 16th edition.
🎨 Four Main Competition Categories
Participants can submit their work in one of four major categories:
1. 📰 Custom Media
Creative corporate and custom media projects designed to communicate effectively with specific audiences.
2. 📚 Books
Outstanding book design, including corporate and related publications.
3. 🎨 Graphic Design
Innovative and creative graphic communication projects demonstrating strong visual design and execution.
4. 🗞️ Magazines
Exceptional magazine design and editorial communication.
📅 Eligible Works
Works created between:
1 January 2025 and 31 October 2026
are eligible for submission.
Entries are evaluated by an international jury of experts, with submissions assessed according to criteria including:
🎨 Design quality
🛠️ Production quality
💡 Originality
🚀 Innovation
🏅 Awards & Recognition
Outstanding entries can receive:
🥇 Gold Award
🥈 Silver Award
🥉 Bronze Award
⭐ Award of Excellence for outstanding individual achievements
⚠️ No cash prizes are awarded.
Instead, the ICMA focuses on professional recognition and celebrating excellence in creative media and communication design.
💰 17th ICMA – Entry Fees
Custom Media & Magazines
€270
Graphic Design & Corporate Books
€100
⏰ Late Entries
Entries submitted after 15 October 2026 and up to the final deadline of 6 November 2026 are accepted with an additional 20% charge.
📌 Key Details at a Glance
Competition: 17th ICMA – International Creative Media Award
Eligibility: Individuals and companies worldwide
Eligible work: Created between 1 January 2025 and 31 October 2026
Final Deadline: 6 November 2026
Results: Expected January 2027
Categories: Custom Media, Books, Graphic Design & Magazines
Awards: Gold, Silver, Bronze & Awards of Excellence
Cash Prize: None
Late Entry: 20% additional fee after 15 October 2026
How to apply