New Talent Awards 2026: Call For EntriesGuidelinesEnter Now
Extended Deadline: March 10, 2026
Rising creatives, showcase your creative in the prestigious Graphis New Talent Awards. Launch your career alongside tomorrow's creative leaders in the world's premier student awards. Submit your innovative work for a chance to win Platinum, Gold, and Silver awards, plus be highlighted on the website and included in our Graphis New Talent Annual publication. Join an international platform that has launched countless careers. Share your emerging talent with the global creative community today.
Awards
• All winners are archived on Graphis.com and promoted through blogs, social posts, and newsletters.
• Winners will be announced in a special blog post on the Graphis website, in the online gallery, and in our newsletter.
• Platinum and Gold Winners receive a complimentary Award certificate. Silver Award Certificates available for purchase.
• Award Badges are downloadable and available to all winners for use on social media, LinkedIn, personal websites, and press materials. Be sure to link back to your winning entry or portfolio page on the Graphis website to share your achievement with the world.
AI Assisted Content
In all entries it is essential that the work demonstrates significant personal creative input. It is crucial that your creative brief clearly outlines your personal creative process. This guideline aims to ensure a fair and balanced competition that truly celebrates individual creativity and innovation.
Entries composed of AI-generated work, without substantial creative contributions from the student, will not be considered for awards.
Jurors
The creative leaders who will be judging this year’s most exciting emerging talent.
Advertising:
Rit Bottorf, VP, Creative Director, Digitas Health
Roy Burns III, Design Director, Lewis
Alan Hunter, President, Chief Creative Officer, Co-Founder, PETROL Advertising
Design:
Michael Braley, Creative Director, Braley Design
Mark Borgions, Illustrator, Graphic Designer, Animator, HandMade Monsters
Xian Liyun, PhD, Art Therapist, Founder, Director, Yiyun Art Space
Ivette Valenzuela, CEO, Ivette Valenzuela Design
Robert Shaw West, Chief Creative Officer, The Republik
Photography:
Michael Confer, Photographer, Michael Confer Photography
Felix Holzer, Photographer, CEO, Felix Holzer®
Deadlines
Be sure to submit early for the greatest exposure on our website and a possible blog and email promotion of your work internationally.
Early Bird Deadline: November 4, 2025
Regular Deadline: January 27, 2026
Final Deadline: February 24, 2026
Extended Deadline: March 10, 2026
Entry Fee
Single: $70
Series/Video: $100