After an incredible response from independent agencies around the world, our judges have reviewed the amazing entries submitted this year. This shortlist celebrates the campaigns with the most fantastic and bold ideas, brilliant execution, and creativity that delivers real impact...
The Indie Awards are the only large scale international awards designed exclusively for independent agencies of all communications disciplines and judged by independent agencies. This is your chance to benchmark your work against the very best in the independent sector.
From their creation, the Indie Awards have aimed to raise the profile of the independent agency sector by recognising talent and rewarding achievement. Prizes are presented for excellence, not agency size. No bias, no politics, just the best work produced by indie's
early bird deadline
judging starts
winners announced
entries open
entries close
shortlist announced
24th September 2025
29th October
2025
15th January 2026
14th January 2026
21st January 2026
28th January 2026
The Indie Awards are simple and easy to enter. Here are the categories for 2026:
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BEST LIFESTYLE PR CAMPAIGN 2026
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BEST CORPORATE PR CAMPAIGN 2026
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PR EFFECTIVENESS 2026
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MEDIA EFFECTIVENESS 2026
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PUBLIC GOOD AWARD 2026
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RISING STAR 2026
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INDIE LEGEND 2026
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AGENCY OF THE YEAR 2026
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AUTOMOTIVE CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR 2026
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BEST CREATIVE (AUDIOVISUAL/DIGITAL) 2026
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BEST CREATIVE (PRINT & DESIGN) 2026
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BEST CREATIVE (OUT OF HOME: OOH) 2026
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BEST CREATIVE (RE-BRAND) 2026
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BEST CREATIVE (AI LED CAMPAIGN) 2026
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ENERGY / SUSTAINABILITY CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR 2026
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B2B CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR 2026
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HEALTHCARE CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR 2026
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FMCG CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR 2026
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INNOVATION & MARTECH EXCELLENCE 2026
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GOVERNMENT & NOT FOR PROFIT CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR 2026
Best in show: this award will be selected from all of the winners of all the creative categories and will be judged by a panel of the lead jurors on each of those categories. This is not an entry category.
Each entry costs £250 GBP during the early bird period. Members of thenetworkone are entitled to one free entry. If you have not received your entry code via email. Please reach out to your contact at thenetworkone.
Any questions? Please email alice.carr@thenetworkone.com.
Join us on Wednesday 28th January 2026 for an evening of celebration, networking, and recognition of outstanding achievements in the independent agency world.
Location: The Hickman (hosted by Four Agency)
Time: 5pm - 7pm, followed by drinks
Jari Lähdevuori
Executive Creative Director & Co-Founder
Kurio // The Social Media Age(ncy)
Erika Danielsson
Strategist
Kurio // The Social Media Age(ncy)
Jari Lähdevuori and Erika Danielsson from Kurio, Helsinki, will be our keynote speakers, unveiling Kurio's whitepaper on Social Media Marketing Trends 2026.
This research comes from Kurio’s annual social media survey, created in partnership with thenetworkone to reach the global independent agency community. They will share a truly international view of the trends shaping social-first marketing — including the all-important question: “Why social-first?” and how agencies can answer it in a way that resonates with clients and leaders worldwide.
Get ready for a dynamic, insight-packed dive into the trends and behaviours set to define 2026 and discover exactly how agencies can stay ahead in a year powered by culture, creators and real-time impact.
THE JURY 2026
The Indie Awards are unique- each entrant receives personalised feedback on how their entries were scored by the jury, against each criteria. You will find out how your work was scored for insight and strategy, creativity, execution and results, relative to the average in each category, so that you can truly benchmark your work.
"Extremely valuable feedback to receive, and share with the teams who helped create the work!"
– Nelson Schmidt, USA
Sponsorship
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The Indie Awards, contact alfie.buisson@thenetworkone.com