2026 NY Digital Awards
2026 NY Digital Awards is now open for entries!
The NY Digital Awards 2026, recently announced for entries and organised by International Awards Associate Inc (IAA), is an international competition that honors outstanding achievements in a variety of digital realms - from captivating websites and groundbreaking videos to innovative mobile apps, engaging social media campaigns, creative animations, effective marketing strategies, and informative podcasts.
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The NY Digital Awards 2026 now is opened for entries. This award honors outstanding achievements in a variety of digital realms - from captivating websites and groundbreaking videos to innovative mobile apps, engaging social media campaigns, creative animations, effective marketing strategies, and informative podcasts. Here, organiser recognize the finest minds in digital creation, spotlighting worldwide appreciation on both local brilliance and international achievements.
The NY Digital Awards (NYDA) recognizes outstanding achievements in digital design, creative apps, software innovation, websites, video, branded content, motion graphics, interface design, and more. As a global platform for design and creativity distinction, NYDA honors work that blend striking aesthetics, functional clarity, and meaningful digital expression.
The NY Digital Awards celebrates exceptional digital work that reflects quality, relevance, and real-world impact across today's competitive digital economy. From high-performing mobile apps and websites to branded content, digital campaigns, interactive platforms, and digital product design, the awards spotlight work that drives engagement, delivers results, and elevates the user experience across formats and devices.
Entries must be produced within the last 2 calendar years up through the final deadline.
All entries must be submitted for judging exactly as published or implemented and may not be modified for the competition. The NY Digital Awards may request proof of initial production and/or publication date.
There are TWO (2) levels of achievement in the competition:
➜ Gold Winner (85-100 points)
➜ Silver Winner (60-84 points)
Judges at the NY Digital Awards are experts in the realm of digital media, boasting extensive experience and standing in the industry. Drawn from a global list of professionals, each jury is selected for their expertise, integrity, and dedication.
Evaluation Criteria:
➜ Innovation and Creativity: The originality of the concept and the creative approach to digital design and user experience.
➜ Content Quality: The relevance, accuracy, and quality of the content presented, including text, images, audio, and video.
➜ Visual Design: The aesthetic appeal of the project, including layout, color scheme, typography, and overall visual harmony.
➜ User Experience and Accessibility: How intuitive, engaging, and accessible the digital project is for its intended audience, including considerations for users with disabilities.
➜ Technical Execution: The proficiency of the technical build, including coding, use of platforms, and integration of various digital tools and systems.
➜ Functionality and Performance: The reliability, speed, and seamless functionality across different devices and browsers.
➜ Impact and Effectiveness: The success of the project in achieving its intended goals, such as user engagement, conversion rates, or educational value.
➜ Overall Experience: The holistic impact of the project on the user, considering how all elements work together to deliver a memorable, effective, and cohesive digital experience that resonates with the audience and leaves a lasting impression.
All winners of 2024 will be announced on May 15, 2026 via NY Digital Awards official page..
Submission requirements:
➜ It is recommended that you keep your synopsis to approximately 350 words. Oraniser 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.
➜ The submissions should be saved in a flattened JPEG or JPG format. (keep them under 4MB, 1,200px wide is preferable, 300dpi, RGB).
➜ Entries with audio / video must be submitted with a direct URL that will take judges directly to the work:
Upload audio / video to Vimeo / YouTube / Youku.
Who may enter?
The NY Digital Awards accepts entries from digital media entities of all sizes and types, from individual entrepreneurs to large-scale organizations, and from every corner of the globe, truly celebrating the diversity and breadth of the digital world.
Prize:
➜ The Agency of the Year winners receive a complimentary limited-edition trophy and professionally designed certificate.
➜ 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 (Gold and Silver) winners will be featured on NY Digital 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, Gold, and Silver winners may purchase beautiful NY Digital Awards Awards statuettes, and/or additional customized certificates.
➜ Platinum and Gold winners will get featured by NY Digital Awards on social media or our media partner on Muse.World's website.
Entry fees:
➜ Early Bird: Nov 7 - Dec 17, 2025 Professional ($130) / Student ($60) / Individual Achievement ($295)
➜ Regular: Dec 18, 2025 - Jan 16, 2026 Professional ($140) / Student ($70) / Individual Achievement ($355)
➜ Final: Jan 17 - Feb 13, 2026 Professional ($160) / Student ($80) / Individual Achievement ($395)
➜ Final Extension: Feb 14 - Mar 18, 2026 Professional ($180) / Student ($90 / Individual Achievement ($415)
