The Festival of Media Cause Campaign Awards 2026 has officially opened for entries for the fifth edition of the pioneering awards programme dedicated to celebrating media’s power to create meaningful change.
Launched in 2022 the programme was curated to encourage the industry to seamlessly integrate purpose and social impact into media and marketing strategies, showcase how media can be a force for good and provide a platform to celebrate and amplify the outstanding work being created across the globe.
As purpose-led marketing continues to evolve the Festival of Media Cause Campaign Awards programme remains committed to recognising campaigns that not only drive business impact, but also make a tangible difference to communities, causes and society at large.
Last year’s big winners were PHD Worldwide who secured the prestigious Agency Network of the Year Grand Prix, while OMD Dubai and PHD USA jointly claimed Agency of the Year, following an exceptional year of purpose-led work.
The success continued in the campaign categories, with Uncensored Press: Breaching the Algorithm by OMD Dubai and Just Joking by PHD USA sharing the coveted Campaign of the Year accolade.
Reflecting the ever-evolving media and marketing landscape, the 2026 programme introduces seven brand-new categories, alongside updates to several existing awards to ensure entrants can find the most relevant home for their work.
The new categories, which have been devised after key conversations with the industry, for 2026 are:
Best Campaign for Financial Accessibility or Empowerment
Best Campaign for Public Sector & Essential Services
The Festival of Media Cause Campaign Awards 2026 offers brands, agencies and media owners the opportunity to benchmark their work against the industry’s best, gain global recognition and showcase how media can truly be used as a force for good.
Now is the time to find the perfect category for your work and enter the campaigns making a real difference. Enter Now: https://www.festivalofmedia.com/cause-campaign-awards/categories/\
For marketing enquiries, please contact: izzy.branson-hammond@festivalofmedia.com
