DigiZ Awards Key Dates
Have you written this year’s digital history?
Show us at the DigiZ Awards 2026
History isn’t written by algorithms, it’s written by people. People with insights, creativity, and the courage to challenge the status quo. The 2026 DigiZ Awards returns to honour the people and the campaigns that have changed how we connect, engage, and think in the digital world. Having established itself as the definitive benchmark for excellence across the Asia Pacific digital marketing sphere, the DigiZ Awards enters its seventh year as more than a ceremony; it is the essential platform for the pioneers shaping our digital future.
Our mission is to shine a spotlight on the campaigns, platforms, and tools that have demonstrated unparalleled excellence. We want to celebrate comprehensive digital journeys – from the initial spark of a data-driven insight to the flawless execution of a multi-channel campaign, and finally, to the tangible business results and cultural impact that follows.
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Judged by a carefully selected panel of brand-side senior experts, winning a DigiZ award means earning recognition from those who truly understand excellence. Our 44 categories are designed to honour every facet of outstanding work because impact comes in many forms.
We extend a formal invitation to every brand, agency, solution providers and developers who have pushed the boundaries of what is possible. This is your moment to step into the spotlight, to benchmark your success against the industry’s highest standards, and to cement your legacy as a leader in the digital domain. Submit your most groundbreaking work and join us in a celebration that not only recognises past achievements but also inspires the future of digital innovation.
What’s new in 2025?
Best
Best Digital Creative Campaign
Best
Best Sustainability Campaign
Best martech for
CRM
Best MARTech for
Programmatic Advertising
Best MARTech for
eCommerce
Best MARTech for
Influencer and Social Media Marketing
Best MARTech for
Creative Content and Storytelling
Best MARTech for
AI-Driven Analytics and Insights
Best MARTech for
Performance Marketing
Best MARTech for
Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs)
DigiZ
Innovator of the Year
Why Enter?
MARKETING-INTERACTIVE prides itself on developing events that reflect an ever-evolving industry and on delivering the best possible opportunities for those who take part.
By entering the DigiZ Awards 2026 you can:
Showcase your best work, achievements and innovations to our independent, expert, client-side judges and potential future clients
Increase credibility and gain industry-wide recognition as for your campaigns, teams and company
Receive extensive coverage across MARKETING-INTERACTIVE’s media platforms (web, newsletters, social media) pre and post-event
Promote your award-winning digital strategy to your consumer base
Raise your profile to help attract new business
Remind the industry, current clients, and customers that you are still swinging with the best
Celebrate your successes across your company and project teams
Boost team morale and reward outstanding work
Make sure your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed and your teams get the recognition they deserve!
Your entry will be judged fairly and objectively, irrespective of budget, scale or resource. Each entry will be judged within its own context and on its own merits giving an even playing field to large and small companies and campaigns alike.
Entries will close on 15 May 2026 so make your start today!
Judging Criteria
Your entry will be evaluated on the following key areas:
Digital Campaign, Digital Strategy & Solution Categories
Challenge
%
- What was the market situation in which the business/brand was operating?
- How would you describe the specific business/brand-consumer challenge that was being addressed?
- What key statistics illustrate the scale of this challenge in detail?
Strategy
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- Describe your digital strategy.
- What core insight or idea was the work built upon?
- Can you outline your creative approach and the innovations used, along with the unique features that underpinned them?
- How were these developed to ensure they were both distinctive and impactful?
Execution
%
- Provide an overview of how your campaign/strategy was implemented and its level of success.
- What different tactics and mediums were used, and what roles did they play within the campaign/programme?
- Evaluate the effectiveness of digital integration in overcoming challenges. Include details on the implemented technology and its unique features.
Results
%
- What clear evidence or metrics demonstrate the performance of your strategy, and how do you quantify the results?
- In what ways did this solve the marketing challenge you faced?
- Provide a clear rationale as to why you believe this qualifies for a DigiZ Award.
MarTech Categories
Company Profile & Leadership
%
- A brief introduction of your company, including the market you are operating in, key roles and responsibilities of your people and leaders, years of experience, etc.
- Describe how you have succeeded in managing your teams, including development, retention, and key hires.
- Demonstrate how the leaders lead the company in terms of operations, business growth, and reputation.
Product
%
- Describe your products/services/solutions developed over the eligible period.
- What was the strategic thinking behind these works?
- What creative ideas and innovations were behind your works, and how do they stand out as significant and unique in the industry?
- The information judges will be examining for is key market-leading products/works and selected case studies, innovation and discipline developed.
- You might want to include: any game-changing strategies and innovations; Key recognition and client testimonials.
Performance
%
- Describe the performance of your company’s services/solutions over the eligible period and how you have gone above and beyond expectations and deserves recognition for the achievements.
- Elaborate with the measurable metrics/statistics on the success of your strategies in relation to the initial objectives/KPI.
Perspective
%
- Describe the vision behind your strategies and how your organisation is an industry leader.
- Demonstrate your most important achievements within the judging periods.
- You might want to include: industry contribution and thought leadership; any articles and research published; any presentations by senior representatives; awards won in the eligible period.
Talent Categories
Please write a maximum 2,000 words (total) including evidence to support and address each of the specific category criteria bullet points outlined in the entry guideline’s judging criteria. Please ensure all areas mentioned are covered within your submission as the jury will be looking for these details. Each bullet point will hold a maximum potential value of 10 points.
Please read the Entry Guidelines for full descriptions
Panel of Judges
Our expert judging panel will be announced soon. Keep an eye on our page for all updates on the judging panel.
If you are a digital marketing expert and are interested in becoming a judge, please contact Selina Kwok at +852 2695 6606 or selinak@lighthouse-media.com.
Kristie Wong
Head of Digital, APAC
BlackRock
Nicolas Tran Dinh
APAC Digital & Media Director
Colgate-Palmolive
Dominic Siu
General Manager, Head of Data Analytics & Digital Transformation
Dah Sing Bank
Issac Kong
Executive Director, Head of Digital & Platforms, Consumer Banking & Wealth Management Group
DBS Bank Hong Kong
Mathew Chan
Digital marketing director, Greater China
JLL
Olivia Tang
Senior Marketing Director
Kao HK
Andy Wong
Regional Director, Digital Performance Marketing
Mandarin Oriental Hotels Group
Mabel Leung
Head of Marketing, Quick Service Restaurants & Catering Services
Maxim’s Group
Jaslin Goh
Director, Marketing, Communication & Data
Octopus Cards
Daniel Koo
Vice President, Shangri-La Circle (Digital Platforms & SLC Marketing)
Shangri-La Group
David Hung
Group Associate CRM and Digital Marketing Director
Tam Jai International Co.
Wallace Ho
General Manager, Corporate Communications, CRM and Digital
The Garden Company
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