Creative Review, The Annual Awards Issue – Summer 2026

The Creative Review Annual is one of the most respected and trusted awards for the creative industry celebrating the best creative work from the past year, those who create it and commission it.

In this issue:

Welcome to the 2026 Annual Awards showcase, Creative Review’s celebration of the best work from the past year, spanning advertising, craft, creative effectiveness, creative tech, design, entertainment and experience.

There are two main types of award: Winners, for work that is deemed outstanding by our judges; and Grand Prix, for those projects that really pushed the envelope, of which there are 13 this year. Plus, we have three Most Creative awards, in recognition of the top advertising agency, production company and design agency.

We’d like to offer huge thanks to everyone who entered the awards this time, plus all our judges for their enthusiasm in choosing this year’s winning projects. Our awards are notoriously tough to win, which is evidenced by the calibre of those who were shortlisted but pipped to the post, whose work can also be seen here.

We would like to thank Design Bridge and Partners for creating our stunning cover art this time, which flies the flag for creativity – something we need right now more than ever.

Congratulations to all our brave and brilliant winners and shortlisted companies, who have contributed to a stunning showcase of work. So, if you’re looking to be inspired, surprised, maybe even made to feel a little jealous, just dive right in and explore.