Mumbai: London International Awards (LIA) has announced the opening of entries for its 2026 awards season, offering a 35% Super Early Bird discount on entry fees for a limited period.
Recognised as one of the five global shows featured in the WARC Creative 100, LIA continues to be a benchmark for creative excellence, alongside rankings such as The Drum World Creative Rankings, ADC Germany, Indikat and Campaign Brief Rankings.
Eligibility for submissions spans work released between July 1, 2025 and August 31, 2026, providing a wide window for agencies, brands, and creators to showcase their best work on a global stage.
Commenting on the awards, Christina Shaw said, “Winning awards is where the magic happens in gaining more value for your work. It’s the gateway to greater creativity, more personal and business opportunities”, Christina Shaw, VP – Awards Director commented, “It’s all very easy to get started. The point is to get started.”
In addition, Shaw noted, ‘…to be a winner you must plan to win, prepare to win and expect to win.’ And we are here to help you do that,” – Christina Shaw, LIA VP – Awards Director.
For 2026, LIA has introduced six new categories aimed at broadening creative participation and reflecting evolving industry trends:
- Sports: Celebrating culturally impactful work inspired by sport and its ability to connect with audiences.
- Gaming: Recognising innovative use of video games and gamified experiences across platforms including mobile, web and Web 3.0.
- Cultural Catalyst: Honouring ideas that spark conversations, set trends and embed themselves into culture.
- Entertainment & Content: Rewarding storytelling that blurs the lines between marketing and entertainment across film, television, gaming and live events.
- Business Transformation: Highlighting creativity’s role in transforming business operations, products and customer experiences.
- Democracy and Human Rights: Recognising work that promotes democratic values and human rights globally, supported by the European Parliament in amplifying awareness.
LIA winners are widely regarded as setting new creative benchmarks each year, with the coveted Winged Statue offering global recognition and career-defining opportunities for recipients.
Onsite judging for the 2026 edition will take place from September 25 to October 3 at Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, with winners and finalists scheduled to be announced between September 28 and October 5, 2026.
The 35% early bird discount on entry fees will be available until April 30, 2026, as LIA encourages global creative professionals to submit their work and compete on the international stage.
