Data Creativity Awards

Call for Entries 2026

Showcase your most innovative data-driven work and gain global recognition at I-COM’s flagship awards.

The I-COM Data Creativity Awards stand as a beacon of recognition for groundbreaking achievements in Smart Data Marketing. We offer a unique platform that celebrates the creativity and innovation of companies and individuals who leverage data to deliver business value and gain a competitive edge.

The Pillars

The I-COM Data Creativity Awards 2026 encompasses five primary industry pillars:
◆ Artificial Intelligence
◆ Marketing Sciences
◆ Performance Measurement
◆ Customer-Centric
◆ Organization-Centric

Within each pillar, there are Specific Categories, adding up to 24 distinct categories.

Award Categories

Data Creativity Awards Jury

Explore our distinguished jury responsible for evaluating innovative and successful projects.

Interested in Participating?

Fill out the Intention to Enter Form, and we will reach out to you.

Intention to Enter

Crafting a Successful Entry

Benefits of Participating

Have your work evaluated by a distinguished Jury using a bespoke system that focuses, in detail, on your work.
Have your work recognised at I-COM Summit, the leading global event on Smart Data Marketing.
Develop business opportunities and expand your networks, while driving business transformation.
Benchmark your work against competitors to evaluate how well you are doing.
Challenge and motivate your team, while you inspire the Smart Data Marketing Community.

Watch the 2025 Official Selection Presentations

Data Creativity Awards Winners 2025

Creativity Visionary & Grand Champion

Accenture & The Coca Cola Company
MARKETING SCIENCES
GenAI
Creativity Visionary

Digitas & Marriott International
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT
Incrementality
Creativity Visionary

Havas Media & Carrefour
CUSTOMER CENTRIC
ID Resolution
Creativity Visionary

CreativeX & Mars
ORGANISATION CENTRIC
MarTech
Creativity Excellence

RAPP & Volkswagen
MARKETING SCIENCES
Creative Automation
Creativity Excellence

Starcom, Publicis Sapient & McDonalds
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT
Attribution/MMM
Creativity Excellence

CSA Havas & Homebase
CUSTOMER CENTRIC
CRM
Creativity Excellence

Rudderstack & Wyze
ORGANISATION CENTRIC
Data Quality
Rising Star

Unilever & Capgemini/Frog
MARKETING SCIENCES
Data Storytelling
Rising Star

Incremental & Bayer
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT
Attribution/MMM
Rising Star

Accenture & Jaguar Land Rover
CUSTOMER CENTRIC
Customer Experience
Rising Star

Mindshare India & Ultratech
ORGANISATION CENTRIC
Brand Purpose
Social Good

Marketdata (VML) & MRV
SPECIAL CATEGORY

Testimonials

"The whole experience was very smooth. The submisison process was simple, with clear instructions. The I-COM Awards are a great avenue for us to showcase some of the innovative work we have been doing on the platform. It is also interesting to see all the submissions and be inspired by work that industry peers are doing."

Aarti Bhaskaran
Global Head, Research & Insights
Snap
"This I-COM Summit has been an amazing experience. The written submission process for the Awards was thorough, professional, and intentional. The judges asked great questions that forced us to be prepared. From the initial questionnaire, through the submission process, to the final round answering tough questions about an amazing solution, the end-to-end experience allowed me create strong partnerships that I hope become lasting."

Derek Stanley
Managing Director
Accenture
"Participating in the Summit as a finalist definitely helped move our business forward. It provided great visibility for our work, opened the door to meaningful conversations with industry leaders and shared new ideas. The recognition also reinforced our team’s commitment to innovation and excellence. Being part of this global community has been rewarding and motivating."

Marina Secaf
Executive Marketing Manager
BRF - Perdigão
"I-COM 2025 was truly a unique experience. From the organization, venue, to the very high quality of the round tables. Discussed very interesting topics, learned more about new international trends and met a lot of inspiring industry leaders!"

Max de Jong
Sr. Manager Media Performance & Consumer Insights
Ahold Delhaize
"The I-COM Awards are a true celebration of people's accomplishments. A valuable tool to elevate my team's achievements back home, which was highly motivating for them. The high caliber of participants combined with informal format put people at ease to share their inspiring stories."

Phil Szymala
Senior Director, Head of Insights and Analytics
VISA
"The I-COM Data Creativity Awards are a fantastic forum for understanding how companies are stretching the boundaries of how they use data and how it is being used in new and exciting ways."

Alex Peters
Lead - Behaviour Change Centre of Excellence
Reckitt

ABC, the Audit Bureau of Circulations in the UK, has once again been engaged to cross-check independently and verify the results of each round of judging of the I-COM Data Creativity Awards, providing transparency and accuracy to the final results.

RESULTS YOU CAN TRUST: ABC CERTIFIED

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