Organizer
Farmani Group

Deadlines
September 30, 2026

Submission Categories
The official categories page currently lists these main categories:

1. Advertising
2. Annual Reports
3. Apps
4. Books
5. Branding
6. Digital Solutions
7. Exhibition Design
8. Functional Typography
9. Illustrations
10. Online Media
11. Other Graphic Design
12. Other Print
13. Packaging
14. Photography
15. Posters
16. Retail
17. Social Responsibility
18. Sound Design
19. TV / Film / Animation Design
20. Typography
21. UI & UX Design

Eligibility
The competition is open globally to anyone aged 18+. Professionals, agencies, freelancers, small businesses, communication designers, digital media designers and students may enter. Submitted work should be no older than 5 years. Entrants may submit multiple works and may enter the same project into multiple categories with an additional category fee. Copyright and all other rights remain with the entrant.

Entry Fees
Fees are listed in euros. Additional category fees apply when submitting the same work to multiple categories. Photography has separate lower pricing.

• Professional, business with more than 4 employees: €300 per entry; €200 per additional category
• Freelancer / Small business, 4 employees or fewer: €225 per entry; €150 per additional category
• Student: €80 per entry; €50 per additional category
• Photography category: €50 for professionals and €20 for students
• Nonprofit creatives may contact the organizer for reduced fees
• Paid submission fees are generally non-refundable; entries must be paid to be eligible for jury consideration

Winner Benefits
C2A winners receive international visibility and promotional assets, including:

• Work showcased on the C2A website homepage and online gallery exhibition
• Press release and newsletter promotion to creative industry audiences and potential clients
• Online certificate of achievement
• C2A Winner Logo / Winner Seal for online and printed promotional use
• Potential inclusion in the C2A Book of Creative Communications
• No extra winner service fees; winner assets and publications are included in the entry fee
• Award levels include Best of Best, Winner and Honorable Mention

Core Introduction
Creative Communication Award (C2A) 2026 is an international awards program for creative communication, design, advertising, digital media and related disciplines. It evaluates not only visual quality, but also originality, communication impact, emotional value, content, technological innovation and utility. The award is suitable for branding, advertising, packaging, photography, digital experience, illustration, animation, publishing and social responsibility projects, especially for designers, agencies, freelancers and students seeking global exposure and professional recognition.