2026 In-House Excellence Awards

EXTENDED DEADLINE! April 3, 2026

As part of the ANA's mission to set the agenda for growth, the ANA In-House Excellence Awards celebrate the incredible creativity and innovation of in-house marketing teams. Recognized as the industry's premier honor for in-house agencies, this program spans categories including branded content, integrated campaigns, experiential marketing, out of home advertising, socially responsible content, and applications of emerging technology including AI. Winners represent the highest standard of excellence, as judged by a distinguished panel of industry peers.

We invite you to enter the 2026 In-House Excellence Awards and showcase how your in-house agency is driving growth by aligning creativity with strategy. This is your moment to prove why your in-house agency stands above the rest as an inudstry-leading example of excellence.

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Time for in-house talent to own the spotlight.

No one knows your brand better than those in-house.

In-house marketing and advertising has come a long way. Gone are the days when in-house marketing teams were only tapped for quick and inexpensive work. Today, in-house teams lead creative and media strategy, produce broadcast-quality commercials, and drive business results for their brands, among many other capabilities.

ANA’s In-House Excellence Awards Announces 2026 Grand Jury

The Association of National Advertisers announced the Grand Jury for the 2026 ANA In-House Excellence Awards, the industry’s premier recognition of creativity, innovation, and impact from in-house marketing teams. As part of the ANA’s mission to set the agenda for growth, the In-House Excellence Awards celebrate the strategic and creative work that drives meaningful business results—spotlighting branded content, integrated campaigns, experiential marketing, socially responsible initiatives, and more.

The In-House Excellence Awards Grand Jury plays a critical role in evaluating the year’s most outstanding submissions and determining which in-house agencies set the highest standard for excellence.

Winners will be revealed at the upcoming 2026 ANA In-House Agency Conference, where leading in-house teams come together to honor the work redefining what’s possible for modern marketing organizations. Read full announcement

Meet the members of the 2026 Grand Jury