Celebrating
the creators
who shape
culture.
Founded to champion the people shaping culture in real time, the Content Creator Awards is a not-for-profit platform dedicated to recognising, celebrating, and professionalising South Africa's creator economy. It's more than trophies, it's the definitive industry benchmark, honouring originality, consistency, and authentic influence across digital platforms.
Welcome to the 2026 judging phase
Entries for the 2026 Content Creator Awards have closed. Our invited judges are now scoring nominees remotely from 13–18 July, with live judging days in Cape Town (14 July) and Johannesburg (16–17 July). Nominees are announced on 29 July.
13–18 Jul
Virtual judging window
14 Jul
Live judging · Cape Town
16–17 Jul
Live judging · Johannesburg
29 Jul
Nominees announced
Remote judging
Invited judges review and score their assigned nominees online from anywhere between 13 and 18 July, at their own pace.
Live judging rooms
In-person panels bring judges together for the key categories — Cape Town on 14 July and Johannesburg on 16–17 July.
Weighted criteria
Every category is scored against transparent, weighted criteria, so results stay consistent and defensible across panels.
Protected access
Judging is invite-only. Sign-in is restricted to verified judges, and nominee material stays confidential until the reveal.
A Few Categories Are Still Open
General entries for the 2026 Content Creator Awards have now closed. The Cars.co.za Automotive Content Award and the Excellence in Branded Content Award remain open for entries.