The Drum Awards Festival 2025
Everything you need to know about entering.
Every great idea starts with the same question… What if?
The Drum Awards Festival is where those What ifs are celebrated - a global stage honouring the best work, people, and companies in marketing and media.
With categories spanning every sector, discipline and channel, it’s one of the industry’s biggest competitions. Judged by a powerhouse jury of senior brand and agency leaders, the Festival rewards creativity that inspired, strategy that delivered, and campaigns that raised the bar.
More ways to win
With the introduction of gold, silver, and bronze awards, your chances of taking home a trophy have never been better. And the perks don’t stop there – winners gain exclusive interviews, features, and the opportunity to compete in the Grand Finale, the ultimate showdown of our annual competition.
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Why enter?
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Get global recognition
Benefit from thedrum.com’s global audience and gain recognition across the industry.
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Impress global leaders
Showcase your work to top decision-makers at the world’s leading brands and agencies – your next big client could be watching.
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Climb the industry rankings
Earn points to boost your agency’s standing in The World Creative Rankings and our new Strategy & Planning report.
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Celebrate your work
Be recognized for your expertise across advertising, B2B, content, design, media, PR, social & more.
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Become a Recommended agency
All winners receive a company page on The Drum Recommends – a go-to resource for brands looking for agency partners.
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Unlock new opportunities
Winning is just the beginning – get featured in articles, interviewed, and join the elite at countless events.
Meet the Presidents
EMEA
Angela Affinita director of global marketing, Disney consumer products, The Walt Disney Company
AMER
Prateek Sood vice president - global marketing & commercial partnerships, Mastercard
APAC
Mark Phibbs vice president global campaign, content and industries marketing, Cisco
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Gain global exposure
Benefit from thedrum.com’s global audience and gain recognition across the industry.
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Unlock new opportunities
Winning is just the beginning – get featured in articles, interviewed, and join the elite at countless events.
👍
Impress global leaders
Showcase your work to top decision-makers at the world’s leading brands – your next big client could be watching.
🎉
Celebrate your work
Be recognized for your expertise across marketing, creativity, data, PR, CTV, OOH, media, content, AI, metaverse, design & more.
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Rise up the rankings
Stand out from competitors and secure your place in the renowned World Creative Rankings.
Mark your calendars
Here are all the key dates you need to submit your best work on time.
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