2026 Branding Awards
Registration for the 2026 Branding Awards will open in March. Additional information about the awards will be updated at that time.
The RGD Branding Awards recognize and celebrate the best in branding from around the world. Accepting work from large and small studios, firms, in-house teams and students, the RGD Branding Awards are an opportunity for creatives and business owners to gain international recognition.
Entries submitted to the Branding Awards may also be eligible for the Social Good Awards. As the So(cial) Good Design Awards are currently on hold as a stand-alone program, the 2026 Branding Awards will incorporate categories that reflect the work typically recognized through the SoGood Awards.
Eligibility
- Projects completed between June 1, 2021 and June 1, 2026.
- Projects from anywhere in the world can be entered.
Note: Case studies submitted as part of a successful Certification application in 2026 can be entered into the Branding Awards for free, provided the Certification is completed by the entry deadline.
Project Information
As part of the entry form, you will be asked to provide the following:
- 1–8 project files in total
Files must be smaller than 30 MB. High-resolution files will be requested for winning entries. File type can be jpg, png, gif, pdf, mov or mp4. - Context (max. 250 words)
(Describe the project goals and objectives, audience and any restrictions or special considerations directly related to the project goals.) - Design Process (max. 250 words)
(Describe the process for the development of this project. Outline any research, analysis or other information gathering and investigation that contributed to the final results.) - Solution (max. 250 words)
(Describe your deliverables and how they achieved project goals and objectives, engaged or served their audiences as intended and addressed unforeseen or unexpected challenges.)
Our branding partner for the 2026 RGD Branding Awards is Significant Other.
