The 2026 ANA Multicultural and Inclusive Marketing Excellence Awards

The 2026 ANA Multicultural and Inclusive Marketing Excellence Awards celebrate the year’s most impactful multicultural advertising campaigns—recognizing the work that drives both business growth and cultural relevance.

These awards spotlight excellence across diverse audiences, including African American, Asian, Hispanic, and Cross-Cultural segments, as well as LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities and Neurodivergent Communities, the 50+ consumer, In-Language Marketing, and Rising Multicultural Segments.

With a wide range of categories spanning Content Marketing, Cultural Moments, Digital/Mobile/Social, Entertainment, Experiential, Influencer/Creator, and more, your entry helps define the future of inclusive marketing. New this year, we’re expanding the program to include Media Strategy/Planning and Music and Brands, alongside the Industry Spotlight: Health and Wellness category. We’re also introducing two new honors: the distinguished ANA Multicultural and Inclusive Marketing Excellence GEM Award and Marketing Team of the Year.

This is your opportunity to showcase your work on a national stage and gain recognition among the industry’s most forward-thinking brands. 

Be part of the movement shaping what’s next.

Submit Your Entry
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ANA’s Multicultural and Inclusive Marketing Excellence Awards Announces 2026 Grand Jury

The 2026 Grand Jury reflects a dynamic cross-section of senior leaders shaping the future of inclusive marketing — executives driving brand growth, cultural connection, creative innovation, and measurable business impact across industries. The Grand Jury plays a pivotal role in evaluating exceptional work across 23 categories, recognizing standout campaigns, and helping define the future of multicultural and inclusive marketing.

Read the full Jury Announcement

“This year’s Grand Jury represents the very best of our industry with leaders who are not only shaping culture, but driving real business growth through it. The caliber of this group sets a high bar for what excellence looks like in multicultural and inclusive marketing and ensures that the work recognized reflects the highest standard of impact, creativity, and relevance,” shares Elliot Lum, EVP of Community and Growth at the ANA.

Meet the members of the 2026 Grand Jury

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Ready to put your work in the spotlight?

If your team is creating marketing that not only drives results but also reflects the richness of today’s growth segments, this is your moment. The 2026 ANA Multicultural and Inclusive Marketing Excellence Awards are your chance to earn national recognition and stand alongside the industry’s most impactful voices in inclusive marketing.

Don’t wait—early bird pricing is available for a limited time. Submit your entry today and help shape the future of multicultural marketing.

An entry fee is required for each submission for each individual campaign.
Rates are listed by ANA and the SeeAll Marketing Alliance (SAMA) Member/Nonmembers

Early Bird - $600/$700 for entries submitted by May 8th
Standard Deadline - $700/$800 for entries submitted by June 5th 
Final Deadline - $800/$900 for entries submitted by July 10th

All deadlines end 11:59pm midnight Pacific Time