The 79th Dentsu Inc. Advertising Awards are now accepting entries.

Monday, March 2: Applications opened for the 79th Dentsu Inc. Advertising Awards. The deadline is Wednesday, April 1, at 5:00 PM.

Established in December 1947, this award is Japan's oldest comprehensive advertising prize. It aims to broaden the path for advertisers to solve their challenges and contribute to the development of Japan's industry, economy, and culture by honoring advertisers who have implemented outstanding advertising communication. Winners will be selected for the Grand Prize, the highest awards in each category (Gold and Silver), Regional Advertising Awards and Sub-Regional Advertising Awards, Special Awards, and the SDGs Special Award and SDGs Special Award Excellence.

Call for Entries: Submissions open Friday, March 2, 2026 ~ Deadline: Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 5:00 PM
*This year, all processes from submission to judging will be conducted online. Submissions must be made via PC.

[Eligible Works]
Works released or implemented between April 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026
(For the Brand Experience and Area Activity categories: initiatives implemented between March 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026)

【Application Categories】
Print Advertising, Audio Advertising, Film Advertising, OOH Advertising, Brand Experience, Area Activity, Innovative Approach, SDGs Special Award*
*Entries for the SDGs Special Award alone are not permitted.

【Entry Fee】
Free (Editing and shipping costs for submitted works are the applicant's responsibility)

For details, visitthe Advertising Dentsu Inc. Award website.