Creative Floor 2026 launches with a new global public vote
The Creative Floor Awards open for entries today, returning for their 13th year as the world’s leading celebration of excellence in health and wellness creativity. Globally recognised for spotlighting outstanding work and the clients and agency talent behind it, the awards continue to champion creativity that truly makes an impact. The Creative Floor Awards remain the only health and wellness awards programme to reinvest a percentage of profits into a dedicated Talent & Diversity Fund. To date, the fund has raised more than £220,000, supporting under-represented talent and helping open doors across healthcare communications worldwide.
What’s new for 2026?
A Global Public Vote
For the first time, the awards are introducing a Public Vote category, open to anyone, anywhere in the world. Alongside the expert jury, the public will now have a voice in deciding which work truly resonates. As the industry debates taste, craft and effectiveness, 2026 poses a new question: Who picks the best work. The judges? Or the public?
Continued industry impact
• A new season of The World’s No.1 Marketing Podcast, extending conversations beyond the awards and into real-world training and development.
• The introduction of The Creative Floor Mentorship platform, designed to support creatives at every stage of their careers launching later this year.
• New online and in-person Masterclasses for Global and local Creative Meetings: Equipping the next wave of marketers with unparalleled resources from industry experts.
Founder Shaheed Peera said:
“Every single entry has the potential to change someones career. But just as importantly, every entry helps change the lives of those who benefit from our Talent & Diversity Fund. That combination is what makes these awards like no other. Good luck to everyone entering this year.”
Meet the All-Star 2026 Judging Panel
A blend of award winning creative heavyweights and living-legends, this year’s jury represents the very best from across the globe:
Tim Delaney, Leagas Delaney
Dana Buckhorn, Mischief
Naz Nazli, Meta
Choi Co, FP7 McCann
Steve Hudson, The Power of Advertising
Bruno Abner, Grey New York
Viton Araujo, Area23
Aaron Sidorov, Deloitte Digital
Alex Okada, Havas Lynx Group
Rich Levy, Klick Health
Kathleen Nanda, FCB Health New York
Thiago Fernandes, Digitas Health New York
Andrew Spurgeon, Publicis Langland
Jenn Ng, CultHealth
Rituja Ghadge, Ogilvy Health
Patty Hang, 21Grams
Rita Harbie, Saatchi & Saatchi, Middle East
Stephanie Berman, The Bloc
Khalid Latif, VML
Public Vote, Open globally to creatives, clients, and the wider public.
The Creative Floor Awards 2026 are proudly supported by: Creative Rounds, PM360, School of Communication Arts, The Ideas Foundation, Key4Life, and The Power of Advertising
Key Dates
• EARLY BIRD DEADLINE: 06 February
• FINAL DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: 10 April
For more information and to submit your entries, visit thecreativefloor.com/awards