THE benchmark for excellence in in-house and agency-driven marketing and communications

for the Wordsmiths, Brandsmiths, and Boldsmiths.

Call for Entries: November 1, 2025 | Early Bird Deadline: December 15, 2025

Forging Excellence in Marketing and Communications

Great work is forged, not found. It's the result of talent, grit, and vision. Whether it's a nationwide campaign or a single brilliant execution, The Smithies exist to recognize the highest standards in marketing and communications—across agencies, departments, teams, and individuals.

Early Bird Deadline: 12.15.25. Final Deadline: 01.31.26

80 Entry Categories

Explore the categories and forge your entry path.

Whether you're submitting a single standout piece or a fully integrated campaign, there's a place here to showcase your best work. Preview the Smithy Awards entry categories, organized to reflect the full spectrum of work across branding, marketing, communications, and media.

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Judging

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Who Should Enter?

The Smithy Awards are open to marketing and advertising agencies, in-house communications teams, public relations professionals, creative studios and design firms, freelancers and consultants, as well as nonprofits, educational institutions, and government entities. Students and emerging professionals are also welcome to enter.

If you've built something bold, brilliant, and effective—we want to see it.