The Annual CMA Awards recognizes the best in Canadian marketing, including the top campaigns and marketers of the year.

Please see 2026 Important Dates tab for all important dates for the upcoming awards year.

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New 2026 Updates

Now Accepting Entries! Please submit your entries here and take advantage of early bird pricing until June 11 @ 1 PM ET. Final submission deadline (with extension) is July 21, 2026 @ 5 PM ET.

Now Open for Judge Applications! To be considered as a judge for this year's awards, please fill out the application here by June 11, 2026, 1 PM ET.

CMA is proud to announce our Awards Co-Chairs, these industry professionals will lead the judging process with their expertise. 

CMA is introducing 4 new Featured Awards and a new discipline: Sponsorship and Partnership. Learn more on our Featured Awards Page & Awards Categories & Disciplines page. 

For help with your entry submission, please download the submission guide:

2026 SUBMISSION GUIDE

 

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