Complete List of Creative & Production Awards for 2025
Creative & Production Awards at a Glance for 2025
In the world of advertising and entertainment, receiving an award means more than a simple pat on the back or another accomplishment to add to your portfolio. Awards in the advertising and entertainment industries are the testament to creative success, innovation and showcases the ideal project example for other campaigns to aspire and follow for their own perfection.
Creative and production awards recognize campaigns and projects that show true value for the excellence of visual arts and well crafted campaigns. And each year, there are new opportunities to be recognized for your productions and creative campaigns on both a national and global scale, by various industry accreditations. Below, we’re unveiling the complete list of creative and production awards that celebrates the different craftsmanship among productions and advertising.
Join us in the blog as we dive into the diverse range of awards within creative and production awards that highlights talent, and creativity that molds the world for producers within advertising and entertainment.
Why Awards Hold Significant Value for Producers and Advertisers
In the advertising and entertainment worlds, awards do not come by easily and therefore hold a lot of value and recognition for producers and advertisers alike. From adding recognition to your work to opening network and collaboration opportunities, there’s a multitude of reasons awards are significant for your growth.
Recognition and Validation
Awards for advertisers and producers help validate their hard work, creative direction and dedication put into producing their campaigns. Their final product further shapes the mold for what perfection looks like in the creative entertainment industry for other producers to learn from and follow.
Enhanced Reputation
Awards are a great way to get your name known throughout the advertising and entertainment communities that can enhance your reputation through increased credibility and trust for productions.
Competitive Advantage
Winning awards can give products a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Showcasing award-winning productions are perceived as superior by consumers that can increase the success rate for production campaigns.
Networking and Collaboration
Winning awards can also open doors to new networking and collaboration opportunities within the advertising and entertainment industries.
Educational Value
Whether your creative or film project wins an award or not, you will get feedback during the submission process. The constructive criticism proves to be invaluable for many to improve their work as they move on to other projects.
Applying for Creative & Film Awards
IIf you are considering entering your project for an award for the first time, there are several steps and important things to know before you start applying to be considered. Here, we breakdown important steps to know when applying for a film award and insightful tips to make the process easier.
Research Awards
Awards in the advertising and entertainment worlds can focus on various aspects of the project so it becomes important to do your research for awards that are relevant to your film’s genre, theme and production scale.
Review Eligibility
Narrow down your list even further by carefully reviewing their eligibility criteria. Ensuring your campaign meets all the required criteria including release date, format, duration and other specific film requirements.
Prepare Materials
Once you have a solidified list of awards you wish to nominate for your film, the next step involves preparing your material for the application process. This includes having a copy of your project under their specific format, synopsis and a director’s statement and other materials required as outlined under the eligibility criteria.
For creative awards, you might want to include storyboards, case films, case studies and client testimonials. Looping up with the media agency for performance metrics will also help add value to the performance of the campaign.Complete Application Forms
Ensure you complete all forms provided by the award organization. Don’t get disqualified and double check your forms information before submitting. This includes entering work, people or companies into the appropriate category.
Pay Attention to Deadlines
Ensure you get your materials and application submitted on time, most awards will let you submit early applications as well. Some awards also have extended deadlines with added fees. Don’t miss the deadline as this could disqualify your project from being nominated.
Submit Entry Fee
Most awards will require a submission fee and will vary based on if you are applying early, on time or for their extended deadlines.
Attend Events
Though not all awards you apply to will offer events, some may hold award ceremonies or events and it’s a great opportunity for producers to network and connect with other producers alike and discuss projects they are focusing on.
Be Patient and Positive
Once you have submitted your project and application to be considered for an award, the next step is to be patient and wait for the results. Most award organizations will post a timeline for when and where to expect the winners to be announced.
Complete List of Creative & Production Awards for 2025
There are awards for every type of film, that vary based on genre, time length, special features, type of film, among other spectrums. Here, we’ve curated a list of the Creative and Production Awards for 2025.
1. Ad Age Small Agency Awards
AdAge Small Agency Awards honors the small, independent agencies that present excellence in creating effective work for clients, building a financially healthy business all the while building a rewarding environment for employees.
Categories
Agency of the Year: Overall
Agency of the Year: By Size
Agency of the Year: Regional
Agency of the Year: International
Data & Insights Agency of the Year
Design Agency of the Year
Experiential Agency of the Year
Media Agency of the Year
Newcomer Agency of the Year
PR Agency of the Year
Purpose Agency of the Year
Best Use of AI
Campaign of the Year: B2B
Campaign of the Year: Experiential
Campaign of the Year: Health Care
Campaign of the Year: Integrated
Campaign of the Year: Media
Campaign of the Year: Pro Bono
Best Agency Culture
Executive of the Year
Account Manager of the Year
Agency Producer of the Year
Creative of the Year
Media Planner of the Year
Strategic Planner of the Year
Deadline
Deadlines closed for 2025
Pricing Entries
Entry fees starting at $325 per entry.
2. Ad Age A-List Creativity Awards
Ad Age A-List Creativity Awards recognizes the best agencies in advertising in their annual awards. This award recognizes the people, work and companies who work on these campaigns.
Categories
Agency of the Year and A-List
Production Company of the Year and A-List
Agency Executive of the Year
Agency Network of the Year
B2B Agency of the Year (NEW)
Best Agency Culture
Business Transformation Agency of the Year
Creative Agency of the Year
Data & Insights Agency of the Year
Design & Branding Agency of the Year
Experiential Agency of the Year
Health Care Agency of the Year
In-House Agency of the Year
Independent Agency of the Year
Independent Agency Network of the Year (NEW)
International Agency of the Year
Media Agency of the Year
Multicultural Agency of the Year
Newcomer Agency of the Year
Performance Marketing Agency of the Year
Purpose-Led Agency of the Year
Social Media/Influencer Agency of the Year
Sports / Entertainment Agency of the Year (NEW)
Deadline
Deadlines closed for 2025
Pricing Entries
Entry fee starts at $550 per category.
3. ADC Annual Awards
ADC Annual Awards, an organization honoring creative excellence in design and craft, celebrates its 103rd anniversary this year. The awards recognize the finest creative talents and groundbreaking works across various categories such as advertising, digital media, graphic design, and publication design.
Categories
Advertising
Architecture / Interior / Environmental Design
Artificial Intelligence
Book Design
Brand / Communication Design
Brand-Side / In-House
Design for Good
Experiential Design
Fusion Cube
Gaming
Illustration
Interactive
Magazine / Newspaper Design
Motion / Film Craft
Packaging Design
Pharma / Health / Wellness
Photography
Product Design
Typography / Lettering
Deadline
Deadlines closed for 2025
Pricing Entries
Entry fees starts at $100 per category
4. AICP Awards
The AICP Awards showcases the finest work in the commercial production industry, recognizing the creative forces as artistic and technical innovators in the industry.
Categories
AICP Show, The Art & Technique of the Commercial
AICP Next Awards
AICP Post Awards
AICP Awards Shortlists
Deadline
Deadlines closed for 2025
5. American Advertising Awards
The largest national competition among the advertising industry, American Advertising Awards honors the creative excellence in the art of advertising.
Categories
Sales & Marketing
Print Advertising
Out-of-home & Ambient Media
Online/Interactive
Film, Video, & Sound
Cross Platform
Elements of Advertising
Deadline
Deadlines closed for 2025
Pricing Entries
Entry fees starts at $170 per member
6. Andy Awards
The Andy Awards is an international competition that celebrates creativity and innovation in advertising. These awards recognize outstanding work across media, TV, digital, print and experiential marketing.
Categories
The Grand Andy
Richard T. O’Reilly Award
RESET/Innovation
BRAVERY Award
Best of Region
Network of the Year
Holding Company of the Year
Production Company of the Year
Best New Agency
Best in House
Best In Show in RESET
Best In Show in CRAFT
Deadline
Deadlines closed for 2025
7. AVA Digital Awards
AVA Digital Awards is an international competition that recognizes excellence in digital creativity and effectiveness in marketing, communication and production.
Categories
Digital Marketing
Web
TV
Video
Audio
Communication and Electronic
Social
Interactive Media
Deadline
Deadline closed for 2025
8. Cannes Lions Awards
In the realm of advertising and marketing, the Cannes Lions Awards is the pinnacle of creative excellence. They recognize groundbreaking campaigns, ideas and talents that redefine creativity in the entertainment world.
Categories
Audio & Radio
Brand Experience & Activation
Creative B2B
Creative Business Transformation
Creative Commerce
Creative Data
Creative Effectiveness
Creative Strategy
Design
Entertainment
Entertainment for Gaming
Entertainment for Music
Entertainment for Sport
Film
Film Craft
Health & Wellness
Industry Craft
Innovation
Luxury
Media
Outdoor
PR
Print & Publishing
Social & Creator
Sustainable Development Goals
Titanium
Deadline
Final deadline April 10th, 2025
9. Clio Awards
The Clio Awards honor outstanding achievements in advertising that advance the industry's creative excellence. This award facilitates meaningful collaborations, fostering a competitive environment for innovative ideas and driving the industry's growth
Categories
Audio
Audio Craft
Branded Entertainment & Content
Creative Business Transformation
Creative Commerce
Creative Effectiveness
Creative Strategy
Creative Use of Data
Design
Design Craft
Digital/Mobile
Digital/Mobile & Social Media Craft
Direct
Experience/Activation
Fashion & Beauty
Film
Film Craft
Innovation
Integrated
Media
Out of Home
Partnerships & Collaborations
Print
Print & Out of Home Craft
Public Relations
Social Media
Use of Influencers
Deadline
Deadline closed for 2025
Pricing Entries
Entry fees starting at $525.00
10. Creative Film Awards
Dedicated to recognizing creative excellence, the Creative Film Awards is an IMDb-qualified festival honoring innovative commercials, captivating short films, visually stunning music videos, and inspiring fashion films.
Categories
Best Short Film
Best Music Video
Best Commercial
Best Fashion Film
Best Animation
Best Director
Best Production
Best Cinematography
Best Performance
Best Art Direction / Production Design
Best Music
Best Costume Design
Best Make-Up & Hairstyle
Best Editing
Best VFx
Best Color
Best Student Work
Deadline
Deadline closed for 2025
11. Cresta Awards
The Cresta Awards stands as one of the most prestigious awards in the realm of advertising and creative communications. Their awards recognize the ingenuity and impact of outstanding creative work from around the globe.
Categories
Advertising
Digital
Design
Brand Content
Experiential
Ambient
Direct
Social
Technology
Deadline
Entries close July 20th, 2025.
Pricing Entries
Entry fees starting at $360.
12. D&AD Awards 2025
The D&AD Awards has celebrated for decades the creativity, excellence and innovation in the design and advertising industry. This year they continue to inspire and elevate the industry by recognizing groundbreaking ideas that push the boundaries of creative expression.
Categories
Advertising
Branding
Craft
Design
Engagement
Entertainment
Health
Impact
Deadline
Entries close March 12th, 2025
13. Digiday Awards
The Digiday Awards celebrate those companies, campaigns, and creatives within the industry that are redefining and revolutionizing the media and marketing landscape through modernization and innovation.
Categories
Founder of the Year (NEW)
Technology Executive of the Year (NEW)
Best Use of Emerging Tech (NEW)
Campaign of the Year (NEW)
Best Use of Retail Media
Most Committed to Sustainability
Agency Executive of the Year
Best Event
Agency Executive of the Year
Best Event
Marketing Executive of the Year
Best Audio Campaign
Best Creative
Best Collaboration
Best Use of Social
Best Branding Campaign B2B
Best Branding Campaign B2C
Best E-Commerce Strategy
Best Experiential Campaign
Best In-Game Advertising Strategy
Best Multi-Platform Campaign
Best Partnership
Best Search Campaign
Best Use of AI
Best Use of Influencer Marketing
Best Use of Video
Leader of the Year
Most Innovative Agency
Most Innovative Brand
Most Innovative Publisher
Most Innovative Technology Platform
Best Gaming/Esports Campaign
Best PR Campaign
Best Product Launch Campaign
Deadline
Deadline is May 30th, 2025
Pricing Entries
Entry fee starts at $499 per entry.
14. Golden Trailer Awards
The Golden Trailer Awards recognizes excellence in feature film trailers, teaser and movie marketing. They spotlight work that showcases new and innovative, experiential concepts that pushes the entertainment industry forward.
Categories
Feature Film Trailers
Foreign Feature Film
TV Spots for Feature Films
Trailers & Teasers (For TV / Streaming Series)
TV Spots (For TV / Streaming Series)
Digital / Home Entertainment Categories
Posters (For Feature Films)
Posters (TV / Streaming Series)
Innovative Advertising Categories (Feature Films)
Innovative Advertising Categories (Streaming Series)
Video Game Categories
Radio Spot
Deadline
Deadline close March 21st, 2025
Pricing Entries
Entry fees start at $175 per category.
15. Muse Creative Awards
Muse Creative Awards is organized by the global organization International Awards Associate (IAA) to recognize the brilliance and excellence of creative performances worldwide since 2015.
Categories
Advertising
App
Audio
Best Agency
Branded Content
Corporate Identity
Corporate Social Responsibility
Event
Experiential and Immersive
Integrated Marketing
Marketing & Promotional
Outdoor Advertising
Publication
Social Media
Strategic Program
Typography
Video
Website
Deadline
Deadline closed for 2025
Pricing Entries
Entry fees starting at $175.00.
16. Shots Awards - The Americas 2025
The Shots Awards celebrates innovation and the mastery of storytelling, recognizing the brightest minds with the boldest ideas that shape the future of marketing and communications.
Categories
Director of the Year
VFX Company of the Year
Agency of the Year
Editing House
Editor of the Year
Production Co of the Year
Audio Company of the Year
Deadline
Deadline closed for 2025
Pricing Entries
Entry fees starting at $295
17. Summit International Awards
Summit International Awards recognizes exceptional creativity across different media platforms. They honor people and companies that continue to push boundaries that inspire professionals in the entertainment industry.
Categories
Marketing Effectiveness Award
Marketing Effectiveness Award
Emerging Media Award
Deadline
Deadline ends April 30th, 2025
Pricing Entries
Entry fees starting at $55
18. The Drums Awards
The Drum Awards celebrates the best work, companies and people within the marketing and media world recognizing creativity and strategic genius across every sector and channel.
Categories
Advertising
B2B
Content
Design
Digital Experience
Experiential
Media
PR
Social
Social Purpose
Agency Business
Deadline
Deadline ends March 4th, 2025
19. The One Show
The One Show celebrates more than 50 years showcasing the best in advertising and design.
Categories
Brand-side / In-house
Branded Entertainment
Creative Effectiveness
Creative Use of Artificial Intelligence
Creative Use of Data
Creative Use of Technology
Cultural Driver
Design
Direct Marketing
Experiential & Immersive
Film & Video
Gaming
Health & Wellness
Integrated / Omnichannel
Interactive, Online & Mobile
IP & Product Design
Moving Image Craft & Production
Music & Sound Craft
Out of Home
Pharma
Print & Promotional
Public Relations
Radio & Audio First
Social Media
Deadline
Deadline closed for 2025
Pricing Entries
Entry fee starts at $550.00
20. WARC Creative 100
The WARC Creative 100 recognizes strategic brilliance and effective impact across different regions of the world including: Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Middle East & Africa and North America.
Categories
Brand purpose
Business-to-Business
Channel Integration
Channel Pioneer
Cultural Impact
Customer Experience
Instant Impact
Long-term Growth
Partnerships & Sponsorships
Path to Purchase
Strategic Thinking
Use of Data
Deadlines
Deadline closed for 2025
Conclusion: Empowering Innovation Through Third Party Production Services
In conclusion, seizing the opportunity to participate in these awards offers a platform to spotlight your work within the entertainment sphere. It also contributes to enriching the creative landscape by fostering an environment of learning and innovation. It then becomes crucial for producers and advertisers to prioritize their creative endeavors while assigning back office responsibilities to capable hands.
CMS Productions stands as a trusted third party signatory to the SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract and facilitates back office production support functions. Leveraging our expertise can be instrumental in ensuring a smooth execution to your upcoming productions.
Contact us today to set up a call on how we can assist you on your next project.