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Submissions are now open for the 2026 ADWEEK Experiential Awards.
Now in its 8th year, the Experiential Awards honor the bold ideas driving the future of experiential marketing. From immersive pop-ups to large-scale events, the winning campaigns are reinventing how brands connect with audiences genuinely IRL, while achieving tangible business results.
Last year’s winners include Ben & Jerry’s, Netflix, Nike, and Pinterest.
ADWEEK is accepting entries in the following categories:
Key Dates & Fees
Early Bird Deadline: $495 until July 10, 2026
Standard Deadline: $595 until August 7, 2026
Extended Deadline: $695 until September 4, 2026 at 11:59pm PST
Note: If submitting multiple entries, additional submissions are $300 each.
All entries must be submitted through the official submission portal HERE.
A shortlist will be announced by the end of October and the final winners will be published in the December issue of ADWEEK.
For any questions or extension requests, please contact [email protected].
