Agency Awards
Recognising agencies for creativity, capability, growth, culture and client impact.
Inaugural edition · 2026
Celebrating excellence in the South
Recognising outstanding agencies, brands and work across advertising, marketing, media, design and communications.
Entries close 15 November 2026
01The awards
Excellence, recognised.
Three distinct award programmes. One platform celebrating the industry across South India.
( 01 — 08 )Brand Awards
Recognising companies and marketing teams for excellence in brand building, innovation, customer experience and marketing impact.
Work & Campaign Awards
Recognising outstanding ideas, campaigns and executions across creative, digital, media, design, technology, PR and experience.
02The trophy
The Tribe.
Different strengths. One achievement.
The Ad Tribe trophy represents the people, ideas and partnerships that come together to create exceptional work.
People. Ideas. Impact.
04The jury
Judged by the industry.
( 04 — 08 )Entries are evaluated by experienced leaders across advertising, marketing, media, design, digital and communications.
A rigorous and independent process built around expertise, integrity and clear criteria.
05Partnerships
Partner with us.
( 05 — 08 )Connect your brand with the agencies, marketers, creators and decision-makers shaping the industry across South India.
An inaugural edition is a rare thing to be part of from the beginning. Partners are named with the edition itself, across the entry period, the announcement and the night, and stay attached to the work that wins long after it.
Seven tiers are available, from presenting partner through to hospitality. What each one carries is set per partner rather than published as a rate card, so the right answer starts with a conversation.
06Eligibility
Across the South.
Open to eligible agencies, brands, teams and work from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Puducherry.
Eligibility period1 September 2025 to 31 August 2026
07How to enter
Start your entry.
( 07 — 08 )Choose a category
Find the right award for your agency, brand or work.
Prepare your submission
Present the thinking, execution and impact.
Submit your entry
Complete your submission before the deadline.
08Entry fees
Entry options.
An entry fee covers submission, screening, independent evaluation and the deliberation that follows. It secures consideration by the jury rather than an outcome. Figures below exclude GST.
( 01 — 02 )Open now
Early-bird entry
Until 30 September 2026- Work & Campaign₹11,999 + GST
- Agency Award₹24,999 + GST
- Brand Award₹29,999 + GST
( 02 — 02 )Closes with entries
Standard entry
Until 15 November 2026- Work & Campaign₹17,499 + GST
- Agency Award₹34,999 + GST
- Brand Award₹39,999 + GST
Key dates
Mark the dates.
Early-bird deadline30 September 2026
Final entry deadline15 November 2026
Awards nightThursday 3 December 2026, Hyderabad
Ad Tribe Awards - South · 2026
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Enter your agency, brand or work in the inaugural Ad Tribe Awards - South. Entries close 15 November 2026.