Transform Awards proudly announces ANZ 2026 is open for entries
For the past seven years, the Transform Awards ANZ has remained the only awards programme in the region to celebrate the transformative power of brand strategy, creativity and design. Back once again, the awards will recognise best practice in corporate, product and global brand development work.
This year’s entrants will hope to emulate the success of Michael Hill and Clemenger BBDO, which scooped up three Golds along with the prestigious ‘Grand Prix.’ Praised for its creative excellence by our panel of esteemed experts in the field of brand and design, the project sets a high bar for future entries.
The judges, formed by a panel of experts in the branding, marketing and corporate communications field, will create a shortlist recognising those agencies and businesses that excel for their creative or strategic approach to their branding work.
The entry deadline for this year’s awards is 3 July 2026. Transform magazine subscribers can submit their work by 8 May 2026 to receive $250AUD off the total entry cost as well as getting their fifth entry for free. Meanwhile, non-subscribers can enter by 8 May 2025 for a $175AUD discount. Contact Paige Davies to register your interest and for more information.
To help craft your winning submissions, download the entry and information guide or contact Paige 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 Use of Packaging
Best Wayfinding or Signage
Best Use of Audio Branding
Best Use of Typography
Best Place Brand
Best Expression of a Brand on Social Media Channels
Process
Best External Stakeholder Relations During a Brand Development Project
Best Internal Communications During a Brand Development Project
Best Implementation of a Brand Development Project
Best Localisation of an International Brand
Strategy
Best Creative Strategy
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
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
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
