2026 award entries are open now (opened 1st Dec) until the 30th Jan 2026.
Register your account now, submit your entry by 30th Jan.
Entries open 1st December 2026:
Awards entries open 1st December 2026.
Entries close 31st January 2027.
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To enter, visit our website here and register your account from the 1st December.
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To find out how to enter your work read on below.
2026 award entries are open now (opened 1st Dec) until the 30th Jan 2026.
Register your account now, submit your entry by 30th Jan.
2026 award entries are open now (opened 1st Dec) until the 30th Jan 2026.
Register your account now, submit your entry by 30th Jan.
New awards and categories for 2027:
We are excited to announce new awards and categories for 2027. The Creative Circle Awards now offer the following awards and categories:
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Film – TV – Moving Image
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Film Production – Film Craft
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Audio & Sound Design
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Music Video
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Press & Outdoor
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Online, Direct & Gaming
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Design, Craft, Branding & Packaging
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General
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PR & Social
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Event & Experience
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Writing
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Photography & Illustration
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Most Promising Creative Team or Individual (UK)
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Most Promising Creative Team or Individual (non UK ie International)
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Most Promising Creative Writer (UK)
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Most Promising Creative Health & Pharmacy Creative Team (UK)
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Most Promising Commercial Film Director (UK)
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Most Promising DOP/Cinematographer (UK)
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Most Promising Editor (UK)
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Most Promising Sound Designer/Audio Mixer (UK)
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Most Promising Special Effects Artist (UK)
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Most Promising Colourist (UK)
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Most Promising Animator, 2D, Stop Motion, CGI (UK)
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Most Promising in Original Music Composition (UK)
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Most Promising Music Video Director (UK)
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Most Promising in Casting (UK)
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Most Promising Stylist/Set Designer/Production Designer (UK)
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Most Promising Production Company Producer (UK)
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Most Promising Agency Producer (UK)
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Most Promising Illustrator (UK)
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Most Promising Photographer (UK)
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Most Promising Graphic Designer (UK)
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Most Promising Packaging Designer (UK)
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Most Promising Game Designer (UK)
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Most Promising Streamer (UK)
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Most Promising New Influencer (UK)
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Most Promising Creative/s in an unlisted discipline (UK)
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Most Promising Raw Talent (UK)
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Live Action
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Animated Short Films
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Documentary
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Direction
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Editing
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Cinematography
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Sound Design
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Production Design
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For Positive Change
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Category Groups:
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Integrated
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Branding
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Film
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Radio & Audio
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Digital
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Digital Design
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Gaming & Virtual Worlds
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Animated
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Print & Publications
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Product Design
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Experiential
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PR
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Animal Health
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Direct
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Innovation
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Use of AI & Technology
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Category Groups
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Film – TV – Moving Image
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Film Production – Film Craft
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Audio & Sound Design
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Music Video
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Press & Outdoor
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Online, Direct & Gaming
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Design, Craft, Branding & Packaging
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General
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PR & Social
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Event & Experience
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Writing
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Photography & Illustration
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Health, Wellbeing & Pharma
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New Talent - Most Promising Creative Team or Individual
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To explore the categories fully and download an excel version with all the individual categories available to enter, click here:
2026 award entries are open now (opened 1st Dec) until the 30th Jan 2026.
Register your account now, submit your entry by 30th Jan.
How to enter your work:
Register on our awards platform on this page from the 1st of December.
Once registered, you can prepare, save, manage and submit your entry through our online platform.
The Shortlist of winners is announced in May - everyone on the shortlist has won an award - don't miss your opportunity to be on that list!
Awards are announced live at our awards ceremony on the 8th July 2027 in Margate.
Awards entry fees start from as little as £200 for a single category entry, explore the category list here
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All Creative Circle Talent Categories are free to enter!
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