Pepper Awards 2026 invites agencies, brands, production houses, studios, independent professionals and creative teams from across India to enter their outstanding work.
One National Platform.
Multiple disciplines.
One opportunity to be recognised.
Advertising agencies, creative agencies, digital agencies, design studios, production houses, media and marketing organisations, independent professionals and in-house creative teams.
Work across advertising, design, digital, film, content, media, technology, innovation and other creative disciplines.
Submit your work through our online entry platform.
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Each jury will be given an independent digital platform, where they will shortlist the entries online. Shortlisted entries will be taken to 2nd round judging and at the final round judging, the winners will be selected. The judging platform is managed and supervised by MANIFEST.
Jpeg format only. The supported file size is between 750 KB to 2 MB. Image size needs to be at least 1024 x 576 and the text has to be completely readable. For language entries, please submit the entries in the original language in which they were created, along with a translation in English.
Each file size should be 10 MB or under (the form has three attachment options). Alternatively, submissions can be made via the submission link, which allows publicly accessible Google Drive links. Entries in regional languages should be submitted with English subtitles
MP3 format. Entries in regional languages should be accompanied by the script in English
Jpeg or PDF format. The supported file size is between 750KB to 10 MB. Image size needs to be at least 1024 x 576 and the text has to be completely readable.
For language entries, please submit the entries in the original language in which they were created, along with a translation in English.
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Jpeg format only. The supported file size is between 750 KB to 10 MB. Image size needs to be at least 1024x576 and the text has to be completely readable. For language entries, please submit the entries in the original language in which they were created, along with a translation in English.
The entry fee of Rs. 3000 (Rupees Three thousand only) is applicable for each piece of creative work entered. If there is more than one piece, enter as new entry. In the case of a campaign (maximum of 3 pieces) the fee is Rs. 6000 (Rupees Six thousand only) and for integrated campaign of 5 pieces, the fee is Rs. 9000 (Rupees Nine thousand only). (Add 18% GST while making the payment).
The fee is payable by Cheque/Demand Draft or NEFT/RTGS transfer to: Pepper Creative Awards Trust, Cochin, Payable at Kochi.
Online transfers should be made to:
Pepper Creative Awards Trust
BANK : FEDERAL BANK
BRANCH : PANAMPILLY NAGAR
A/C NO : 13160200017173
IFSC : FDRL0001316
All payments must be accompanied by system generated proforma invoice which will be received by the entrant during the time of submitting the entries online. Entries with no or inadequate payment will not be accepted. There shall be no refunds
All entries will become the property of Pepper Creative Award Trust and will not be returned. Pepper Creative Awards Trust will do a verification for all work entered if required. The entrant also grants permission to Pepper Creative Awards Trust the right to make available for educational and reference purposes, including electronic publishing, any material entered at the Pepper Creative Awards. Decision of judges on all matters during judging, including qualifications and categories, will be final.
a) All vernacular creatives should have English translation and should be added in translation section in the online entry form
b) In case those participants who are not paying the entry fee by Bank transfer, the Demand Draft/Cheque along with a copy of system generated proforma invoice should be sent by courier to:
Pepper Creative Awards Trust
lst Floor, 'Dreams', Surabhi Lane,
K.P. Vallon Road, Kadavanthara
Cochin - 682 020,
Tel: 0484 4026067,
Mob: 75599 50909
All entries must have been published or displayed for the first time between 1st April, 2025 and 31st March, 2026 in a mainline newspaper or magazine (INS member) of repute. In the case of TV / Radio, it should be a member of IBF. Only one party may enter an advertisement and this should be agreed in advance between the parties concerned.
In the event of two different entrants submitting the same entry, the agency or production house which produces a certificate of authorization signed by an authorized signatory of client will only be entertained. The Pepper Creative Awards Trust has the right to verify the authenticity of such certificates and would act on its own volition.
The entries submitted for all categories will be scrutinized for authenticity and the Pepper Creative Awards Trust has the right to reject any entries without any reason. Entry fee for rejected entries will not be refunded.
PRICING
Single Entries @ INR 3,000 + 18% GST
Campaign Entries @ INR 6,000 + 18% GST(Upto 3 assets)
Integrated Entries @ INR 9,000 + 18% GST (Upto 5 assets)
Entry deadline: Wednesday, 30th September 2026 5pm
Early Bird Offer: Entries received on or before 14th September 2026 entitled for 10% discount on entry fees + 18% GST.
The fee is payable by Cheque/Demand Draft or NEFT/RTGS transfer to: Pepper Creative Awards Trust, Cochin, Payable at Kochi.
Pepper Creative Awards Trust
BANK: FEDERAL BANK
BRANCH: PANAMPILLY NAGAR
A/C NO: 13160200017173
IFSC: FDRL0001316