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Digiday Media Awards 2026: Final Entries Close 20 November
The Digiday Media Awards 2026 close on 20 November at 23:59 PST, with a $729 entry fee per category. Check eligible work and prepare evidence of audience and business impact.

BIG Best Places to Work 2027: Plan for the 11 December Deadline
Business Intelligence Group lists 11 December 2026 for its 2027 awards. Check the $949 fee, employee survey timetable and participation requirements before planning your nomination.

Stratus Awards 2026: Loadsmart and Elise Houlik Lead 24 Winners
The Stratus Awards for Cloud Computing 2026 named 24 winners across 18 categories, led by Loadsmart and Intuit's Elise Houlik. See the full list announced on 22 September.

World Changing Ideas Awards 2027: Final Deadline Is 11 December
Fast Company's World Changing Ideas Awards 2027 close on 11 December 2026, with early rates until 13 November. Check the fees, Pacific Time cutoff and evidence your entry needs.

American Business Awards 2027: Entries Are Open
Nominations opened on 7 October 2026 for the 25th American Business Awards. Check who can enter, distinguish the early-bird and later deadlines, and prepare an evidence-led nomination.

AutoTech Breakthrough Awards 2026: Winners Published
The 2026 results include AUTOCRYPT, Cerence AI and C2A Security in automotive cybersecurity, alongside iPacket and Impel in dealership technology. Check the exact categories before sharing a win.
Modern Retail Awards 2026: Last-Chance Entries Close 4 December
The Modern Retail Awards 2026 last-chance deadline is 4 December at 23:59 PST, with a published fee of $729 per entry. Check the categories, judging criteria and evidence to prepare.

Top Training Companies 2026: Assessment and Evaluation Entries Close 18 November
Training Industry's Assessment and Evaluation application opens on 4 November 2026 and closes on 18 November. Check the provider criteria and prepare evidence before the window opens.

Architizer A+Awards 2026–2027: Entries Are Open, and the Early Deadline Is 23 October
The 15th Annual Architizer A+Awards opened for entries on 5 October 2026. Here are the deadlines and fees, the rules that matter, and how to make 300 words and 12 images count.

US Search Awards 2026: The Winners and What the Judges Rewarded
The US Search Awards 2026 winners have been announced after the awards night in New York on 7 October. Here is who won, and what the judges' published comments teach you about winning a search award.