Why should we enter Cresta?
Cresta is one of the most prestigious benchmarks of creative standards. We run a highly accessible, agile, independent and fair awards. Our jury of leading creative talent, with deep experience and credibility, reviews work with care and on an individual basis.
There's no room for groupthink at Cresta. This ensures that the strongest work stands out. It's not about how big or established you are. It's about how good the work is. That's what defines our winners.
Winning brings many meaningful benefits, including international ranking points and tailored publicity opportunities.
Success at Cresta brings winners global attention.
We have a simple, focused aim: to be the best awards for entrants by remaining purely focused on recognising and celebrating creative excellence.
Cresta 2026 will showcase and benchmark work of the very highest creative standard worldwide.
So what sets Cresta apart?
- Cresta is a respected global benchmark of creative excellence.
- Winners earn World Creative Rankings points.
- Your work is judged by an independent, impartial jury of over 120 industry leaders.
- Cresta is supported by the world’s top networks and independents.
- Entries are received from over 70 countries worldwide.
- Categories are comprehensive, focused and clearly defined.
- Cresta is one of just four leading awards that are analysed as part of the Lürzer’s Archive Annual of Creative Excellence, which is distributed globally to 100,000+ creative leaders and clients.
- Cresta is one of the most environmentally sustainable awards, socially responsible and creatively driven.
The 2026 Cresta Awards opened for entries on 2 February.
If you entered in 2023, 2024 or 2025, you will be able to login using the same user name and password.
If you would like a 2026 Entry Kit, or have any questions or suggestions, please email us here
Image above: Dirty Laundry for ABAAD Resource Center for Gender Equality by Leo Burnett Beirut
