Transform Awards North America 2026 open for entries

Entering its 12th year, the Transform Awards North America remains as committed as ever to celebrating the transformative power of brand strategy, creativity and design throughout the entire continent. Transform magazine is delighted to announce this year’s awards programme is now officially open for entry.

Entrants will be looking to emulate the success of Yum! Brands and ROWE, which stole the show at the Transform Awards North America ceremony in October last year. As well as scooping up the highly sought-after ‘Grand Prix’ trophy, the project also won six Golds and one Silver. Lauded by Transform judges, Saucy set the bar high for years to come.

The brand design projects entering the Transform Awards North America will have to impress of panel of judges. Last year’s experts hailed from a wide variety of notable organisations including Microsoft, Netflix and PwC.

To be a part of this fantastic event that pays homage to the best in corporate, product and global brand development work, you can save $100 on your total entry cost by submitting your projects by April 2. If you subscribe to Transform magazine here, you will save $150 and get your fifth entry for free by entering by this early entry deadline. This year’s entry deadline is May 15, with the late entry deadline falling on June 5 (a late entry surcharge of $125 will be applied to entries missing the May 15 deadline). No entries will be accepted after June 5.

Could your branding project be a Transform 2026 winner?

To help craft your winning submissions, download our straightforward entry and information guide here or contact Paige Davies for guidance.

The full list of categories are as follows and their definitions can be found on the dedicated categories page.

 

Content

Best Use of a Visual Property

Best Brand Architecture Solution

Best Use of Copy Style or Tone of Voice

Best Brand Experience

Best Wayfinding or Signage

Best Use of Typography

Best Place Brand

Best Expression of a Brand on Social Media Channels

 

Process

Best Internal Communications During a Brand Development Project

Best Implementation of a Brand Development Project

Best Localization of an International Brand

 

Strategy

Best Creative Strategy (Business)

Best Creative Strategy (Consumer)

Best Creative Strategy (Corporate)

Best Brand Evolution (Business)

Best Brand Evolution (Consumer)

Best Brand Evolution (Corporate)

Best Strategic or Creative Development of a New Brand

Best Development of a New Brand Within an Existing Brand Portfolio

Best Naming Strategy (New Name)

Best Naming Strategy (Rename)

Best Naming Strategy (Naming System)

 

Type

Best Corporate Rebrand Following a Merger or Acquisition

Best Brand Development Project to Reflect a Change of Mission, Values or Positioning

Best Brand Consolidation

Best Digital Transformation

Best Employer Brand

 

Audio

Best Audio Brand

Best Sonic Brand Activation

Best Sonic Brand Evolution

 

Wrapped

Best Use of Packaging (Glass)

Best Use of Packaging (Print and Card)

Best Use of Packaging (Other)

Best Use of Packaging (Limited Edition)

Best Use of Sustainable Packaging

 

Sector

Automotive

Charity, NGO or Not-for-Profit

Education

Energy and Utilities

Engineering and Manufacturing

Farming and Agricultural

Financial Services

FMCG

Food and Beverage

Healthcare and Pharmaceutical

Hospitality

Industrial and Basic Materials

Lifestyle and Wellbeing

Oil, Gas, Mining and Extractives

Professional Services (Advisors and Consultants)

Professional Services (Legal and Accountancy)

Property, Construction and Facilities Management

Public

Retail

Sports and Leisure

Startup

Technology, Media and Telecommunications

Transport and Logistics

Travel and Tourism

 

Special Recognition

Brand Strategist of the Year

Creative Director of the Year

Young Contender of the Year