2026 MUSE Creative Awards
2026 MUSE Creative Awards is now open for entries!
The MUSE Creative Awards 2026, recently organised by International Awards Associate Inc (IAA) is an international competition for designers and creative professionals who recognizes the best achievements from advertising to digital media, as well as in marketing strategies and PR communications.
Short description
International Awards Associate Inc (IAA) recently has organised the MUSE Creative Awards 2026, an international competition for designers and creative professionals who inspire others to greater heights with their concepts, ideas or designs.
The MUSE Creative Awards, established in 2015 by the International Awards Associate (IAA) as part of the MUSE Awards Program, celebrates and honors excellence and innovation in creative design, advertising, and digital media. IAA was founded with a mission not only to honor and promote but also to redefine benchmarks for recognizing exceptional design and media contributions. This mission has been central in molding the ethos and aspirations of the MUSE Creative Awards.
MUSE recognizes the inspirational force behind the artistic projects that push boundaries and set new standards. Entrants in the MUSE Awards join a community of forward-thinking creators who strive for brilliance, connecting through their shared passion for transforming ideas into artistic realities.
2026 MUSE Theme: Crowning Achievements
Crowning Achievements reflects the journey of every creator who dares to imagine, design, and deliver the extraordinary. It is a celebration of defining moments — where ambition turns into success, and innovation transforms into recognition.
The 2026 MUSE Awards honors these milestones, with each triumph standing as a crown — placed not just upon creativity, but upon the individuals and teams whose brilliance shapes the global creative landscape.
The 2026 categories include: Advertising, App, Audio, Best Agency Awards, Branded Content, Corporate Identity, Corporate Social Responsibility, Event, Experiential and Immersive, Integrated Marketing, Marketing & Promotional, Outdoor Advertising, Publication, Social Media, Strategic Program, Typography, Video, Website, etc.
MUSE recognizes the inspirational force behind the artistic projects that push boundaries and set new standards. Entrants in the MUSE Awards join a community of forward-thinking creators who strive for brilliance, connecting through their shared passion for transforming ideas into artistic realities.
There are THREE levels of achievement in the competition:
➜ Platinum MUSE (85-100 points)
➜ Gold MUSE (70-84 points)
➜ Silver MUSE (50-69 points)
The jury panel comprises experienced professionals in their field and industry, including creative and art directors from international agencies, private, public, institutional, and academic practice, and exemplify diversity in professional experience, geography, gender, and ethnicity. All judges are selected based on experience, availability and credibility to their respective industry.
Evaluation Criteria:
➜ Creativity / Concept / Idea
➜ Content / Brief / Objective / Planning / Execution
➜ Visual / Design
➜ Innovation / Functionality / Effectiveness
➜ Overall Impression / Wow! Factor / Memorable
All winners for 2026 will be announced on April 10, 2026 via MUSE Creative Awards official page.
Submission requirements:
Entry Brief:
➜ It is recommended that you keep your synopsis to approximately 350 words. We suggest you utilize this section of your entry to elaborate on the piece as well as the creativity and originality of your idea. The brief should strengthen your entry, as well as providing the jury a better understanding of your project. A written translation or adaptation must accompany non-English entries.
Image Submission:
➜ The submissions should be saved in a flattened JPEG or JPG format. (keep them under 4MB, 1,200px wide is preferable, 300dpi, RGB).
Entries must be produced within the last TWO (2) calendar years up through the final deadline.
Who may enter?
The MUSE Creative Awards accepts entries from agencies, graphic design companies, web and digital entities, production companies, and freelancers. They welcome submissions from all over the world.
Prize:
➜ One professionally designed certificate commemorating the winning entry, which includes entry title, entering company/winners' name and category. Decal will be affixed indicating the level of win.
➜ Top tier (Platinum and Gold) winners will be featured on MUSE Design Awards site's Gallery, where professionals can view your work.
➜ A press release template sent to major industry outlets, celebrating your win.
➜ Professionally designed logos for use on websites, in email signatures, etc.
➜ In addition to the complimentary certificates, Platinum, Gold, and Silver winners may purchase beautiful MUSE Awards statuettes, and/or additional customized certificates.
➜ Platinum and Gold winners will get featured by MUSE on social media or their media partner on Muse.World’s website.
Entry fees:
Early Bird Entry (Oct 16 - Nov 13, 2025) starts from $130 for first Single entry of work. After that period ends the amount of fee will increase.
