Events & Key Dates
Mark your calendar for the important milestones of the 2026 Content Creator Awards journey.
Thursday, 14 May 2026
Entries Open
The 2026 Content Creator Awards entries are now open. Start your submission today!
Online
All day
Sunday, 5 July 2026
Entries Close
Last day to submit your entry for the 2026 Content Creator Awards.
Online
All day
Monday, 13 July 2026
Judging Period
Our independent panel of industry experts evaluates all entries using weighted criteria, over 13 to 18 July 2026.
Online
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
Nominees Announced
Top-scoring entries are shortlisted and nominees are announced publicly.
Online
All day
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
Public Voting Opens
The public gets to vote for their favourite nominees across all categories.
Online
2 September and 11 September 2026
Creator Labs
Free Creator Labs sessions in Johannesburg and Cape Town, covering content strategy, brand partnerships, and growing your audience.
Johannesburg & Cape Town
Saturday, 10 October 2026
The Awards
The 4th Annual Content Creator Awards ceremony. Winners are announced and celebrated.
TBC
Voting to Win
Congratulations to all the nominees! We'll see you at the awards event on 17 October.
Of the 20 award categories, 5 go out for the public to vote on to decide who wins.
Vote for your favourite nominee and win tickets and a VIP experience to the awards.
All entrants need to be 18 years or older.
*Public voting closes on 23 September.