Start Application: EACD Awards 2026

EACD Communications Excellence Award

EACD Communications Leadership Award

EACD Communications Innovation Award

EACD Communications Innovation Award

Deadline for submission: Tuesday, 31 March

Please note that this application must be completed in one session, as you will not be able to save your progress or return to it later.

Criteria:

The EACD Communications Excellence Award is for a company and its communications team that:

Demonstrates excellence and best practice in communications
Breaks barriers and / or builds bridges through effective communications, contributing to broader society
Operates across Europe (pan-European) or internationally
Demonstrates commitment to the EACD’s principles and values

Who can nominate:
All EACD members may nominate an organisation. Nominated companies do not need to be a member of the EACD to receive this award.

Please complete the following:

The EACD Communications Leadership Award is for a communicator who:

Has made a significant contribution to / impact on the communications profession
Demonstrates outstanding leadership, pioneering innovation or lifetime achievement on behalf of or in our field. This could include:
- Enhancing the role of communications in their organization
- Advancing the profession through writing, speaking, innovation or teaching
- Enhancing the reputation of the profession
- Introducing new techniques, developed staff or mentored young professionals
Demonstrates commitment to the EACD’s principles and values
Has 20+years of experience

Who can nominate:
Anyone can nominate a communications leader. (EACD members and non-members)
Nominated communicators do not need to be a member of the EACD to receive this award.

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The EACD Communications Innovation Award is for a team who demonstrates innovation in an outstanding communications campaign or program

Focused on employee and/or external stakeholders
Clear objectives, outcomes and communications impact
Use of innovative approaches, tools or strategies to develop and implement campaign or program
At least part of the work must have occurred during 2025

Eligibility:
Open to all communicators (EACD members and non-members) and organisations across Europe.

Entry fees:

EACD members: €80
Non-members: €150

Please complete the following:

Are you an EACD Member?

Yes

Are you an EACD Member?

Yes

Nominator (EACD member)

Nominator company / organisation

Company being nominated for EACD Communications Excellence Award

Name of Chief Communications Officer / Head of Communications (if know add LinkedIn profile link)

Nominee name

Nominee title

Nominee LinkedIn profile link

Nominee company / organisation

Rationale for nomination (max 500-600 words)

Any additional relevant information to support judging discussion (e.g. website link/s, articles, awards etc)

Entrant name

Entrant title

Entrant company / organisation

Name of entry (project or program)

Description of project or program (100 words)

Overview of project or program (max 1000 words) that includes:

Context, challenge or opportunity
Analysis, research, planning and strategy
Target audience/s
Innovation and implementation
Evaluation and impact

Supporting materials

You can upload a PDF of no more than 5 pages of supporting materials that bring your project or program to life for the judges (max file size of 10MB)

Images

You can upload up to 3 images representative of your project or program (if your entry is selected as a finalist, these images may be featured onscreen at the EACD summit or in EACD communication)
Acceptable file formats include: jpg, tif, eps, or hi‑res pdf files

Any other details for submission

Contact details for any questions

By entering the European Communications Awards, you confirm that your project or program complies with the ethical standards of the profession and EACD

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If you have any questions, please contact: Info@eacd-online.eu

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