Organizer

Farmani Group

C2A is the sister award of the International Design Awards (IDA)

Location

Open globally, no regional restrictions

Deadline

Early Bird Deadline (20% off): February 15, 2026
Regular Deadline (15% off): April 30, 2026
Final Deadline: September 30, 2026

Competition Category

Advertising

Annual Reports

Apps (NEW)

Books

Branding

Digital Solutions (NEW)

Exhibition Design

Functional Typography

Illustrations (NEW)

Online Media

Other Graphic Design

All other graphic design

Other Print (Magazines, Newspapers, Calendars)

Packaging

Photography

Posters

Retail

TV / Film / Animation Design

Eligibility

Open to anyone aged 18+ residing anywhere in the world
Professionals (those who earn the majority of their income from design) and students are both welcome
All work should be no older than 5 years
Same entry may be submitted to multiple categories

Entry Fee

Professional (business with more than 4 employees):

Per entry: €300
Per additional category: €200

Freelancers and small businesses (4 employees or less):

Per entry: €225
Per additional category: €150

Non-profit organizations:

Contact team@c2award.com for reduced fees

Students:

Per entry: €80
Per additional category: €50

Photography Category Special Fees:

Professionals: €50
Students: €20

Prizes/Awards
• International recognition and visibility
• Judging by an expert global jury
• Promotion through media and partner platforms
• Inclusion in an exclusive winners’ showcase

Core Introduction

The Creative Communication Award (C2A) was created by the Farmani Group in 2019 as the sister initiative of the highly acclaimed International Design Awards (IDA), which has been at the forefront of the design world for over 15 years.

Mission: To promote creativity, excellence, and outstanding ideas in communication design, advertising, and digital media. C2A is an international awards program and promotional platform for communication designers, agencies, graphic designers, freelancers, digital media designers, and the worldwide creative community.