Campaign’s Agency of The Year Middle East has revealed the second additions to its highly esteemed jury for its 2026 awards. Take advantage of early bird rates and get your entries in by 6 August 2026.
This second wave of ten judges have been selected for their seniority, cross-sector expertise and sharp understanding of the media, advertising, marketing and communications industries. For the first wave of judges, view here.
These marketers have built brands, led strategy, and navigated the shifting currents of media and marketing in the Middle East. Now, they’re turning their attention to naming the region’s best agencies at the Agency of The Year Middle East 2026 awards.
Agencies submitting to the awards stand a chance to be named the best in the region within their respective fields across creative, digital, marketing, media, digital, PR and production.
Winning an Agency of The Year Middle East 2026 award gives your agency exposure and positions how effectively it works in front of potential clients. Shortlists and winners will be given editorial coverage in Campaign Middle East , with more than 30k newsletter subscribers and 100,000 monthly page views. Being shortlisted provides a unique platform to promote your agency and talent and boost morale.
Entries can be made at a discounted rate for the early bird deadline of August 6, 2026. Enter now for a chance to be recognised as the best in the region.
To download the full entry kit, click here .
Question: Why do you think the awards are important in celebrating the work of organisations?
Awards are important because they recognise and celebrate the hard work, creativity, and dedication that teams invest in delivering exceptional results. they provide an opportunity to showcase achievements, benchmark success against industry peers, and give credit to the people behind the work. Beyond recognition, awards help build credibility, inspire teams, and highlight the impact an organisation is making for its clients and the wider industry.
Question: What do you think creates a winning entry?
Originality, boldness and conciseness. We live in the era of scrolling where attention spans are less than the time it takes to write “span.”
Question: What ‘top tip’ would you give to entrants when they are creating their entry?
A strong entry is not how much you did – it’s about how clearly you prove business impact. Focus on the business challenge, the strategic thinking behind your solution & most important the measurable outcome. Keep it simple, sharp, clean & evidence-led
Question: What do you think creates a winning entry?
Delivers a business objective. Built on a consumer insight. Distinctive & has impact/ results.
Question: What do you think creates a winning entry?
A winning entry is the one that burrows into our imagination and keeps popping up later in our minds at random times. It’s the one that makes us reconsider how we previously looked at the world and start actively searching for new ways to challenge our priors.
Question: What ‘top tip’ would you give to entrants when they are creating their entry?
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