The submission portal for ADWEEK Agency of the Year: Breakthroughs 2027 is now open.
New in 2027, ADWEEK Agency of the Year: Breakthroughs will honor the most creative and innovative small agencies around the globe.
The list of honorees will feature creative and media agencies that have delivered outstanding work and results for high-visibility clients. Entries will be judged on business performance, client case studies, strategy/innovation, and company culture.
Agency of the Year: Breakthroughs will honor small agencies in one single list, rather than different categories.
Eligibility Requirements
- Less than 150 full-time employees (submissions require a notarized letter from the CEO or CFO to verify headcount)
- Creative and media agencies only
- Experiential agencies, creator marketing agencies, and hybrid production studios also qualify under ‘creative’
- Performance marketing agencies and commerce agencies also qualify under ‘media’
Key Dates & Fees
- Early Bird Deadline: $225 until Sept. 25
- Regular Deadline: $275 until Oct. 23
- Extended Deadline: $375 until Nov. 16
The final deadline to submit is Friday, November 16 at 11:59pm PST.
To enter, use the submission portal HERE, and reach out to awards@adweek.com if you have any questions.
Winners will be notified by the end of 2026 and published in the February issue of ADWEEK in print and online.
