Pepper Awards 2026

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20 YEARS OF CELEBRATING CREATIVITY

For two decades, Pepper Awards has recognised and celebrated outstanding creative work in advertising and communication.

What began as a platform for South India's creative community has grown into a respected celebration of ideas, innovation, craft and creative excellence.

Over the years, Pepper has evolved with the industry — from traditional advertising to digital, social, content, technology and AI — while staying true to one belief:

GREAT IDEAS DESERVE TO BE RECOGNISED.

NOW, PEPPER GOES NATIONAL

The 20th edition marks a new chapter.

For the first time, Pepper Awards 2026 is open to creative work from across India, bringing together diverse creative voices on one national platform.

SALT — THE PEPPER HALL OF FAME

As Pepper celebrates 20 years of recognising creativity, it is also looking beyond the work to honour the people who have shaped the advertising and communication industry. SALT — The Pepper Hall of Fame is our tribute to advertising veterans whose vision, ideas, leadership and contribution have left a lasting mark on the industry. With SALT, Pepper celebrates the people whose work and influence have inspired generations and helped build the creative community we are proud to be part of.