Communication Arts Design Competition 2026

Communication Arts invites you to enter the most prestigious competition for creativity in graphic design, the Communication Arts Design Competition.

Any design project printed, published or aired for the first time from May 2025 through May 2026 is eligible.

Selected by a jury of leading design professionals, the winning entries will be distributed worldwide in the Communication Arts Design Annual, in print and digital editions, and on commarts.com, assuring important exposure to the creators of this outstanding work.

Each winning entrant will receive a personalized Award of Excellence, milled from solid aluminum, and award certificates issued for firms, individuals and clients. CA’s Award of Excellence is one of the most-coveted awards in the industry. If chosen, winning places you in the highest ranks of your profession.

Up to five Best-in-Show winners will receive a special trophy, plus extended editorial coverage in the Annual.