Crowning the Extraordinary: The 2026 MUSE Creative and Design Awards Officially Open for Submission

October 21, 2025

Contact: Sharon W. | Vice President of Programs Management

MUSE Creative Awards | MUSE Design Awards

International Awards Associate (IAA)

Email: sharonw@iaaawards.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Crowning the Extraordinary: The 2026 MUSE Creative and Design Awards Officially Open for Submission

(INTERNATIONAL – October 21, 2025) – The International Awards Associate (IAA) proudly announces the launch of the 2026 MUSE Creative Awards and MUSE Design Awards, inviting creators, designers, and innovators from across the globe to submit their most outstanding work. As a leading international awards platform celebrating mastery in creativity and design, MUSE continues to honor those who transform ideas into lasting impact.

2026 Theme: Crowning Achievements

The 2026 MUSE Awards unveils its official theme, “Crowning Achievements,” a tribute to those who transform imagination into form. This year’s theme celebrates the defining moments where passion, vision, and artistry converge — creating legacies that inspire across industries and generations.

“Across creativity and design, the most celebrated work today transcends aesthetics. It embodies purpose, emotion, and intelligence,” said Thomas Brandt, spokesperson of the International Awards Associate (IAA). “It reminds us that every creation carries forward, finding new meaning each time it’s seen and reimagined.”

A Global Platform for Creative & Design Excellence

Over the years, MUSE has evolved into one of the world’s most respected global creative and design competitions, honoring exceptional achievements across a wide spectrum of disciplines. The awards encompass advertising, digital media, experiential and immersive projects, architecture, interior design, product design, and more — spotlighting the individuals and teams redefining global standards of innovation and craftsmanship.

The Crown of Distinction: The 2026 MUSE Statuette

The 2026 MUSE statuette reimagines the brand’s legacy through elegant balance and sculptural refinement. Its crown symbolizes triumph and recognition, while its faceted surfaces play with light to reveal depth and brilliance. Presented in Platinum, Gold, and Silver, the trophy stands as a modern emblem of creative excellence — timeless in form and enduring in meaning.

Eligibility & Deadlines

The 2026 competition welcomes entries from agencies, studios, brands, professionals, and creative teams worldwide. Participants are encouraged to submit their entries by the Early Bird Deadline on November 13, 2025, before the Final Extension Deadline on February 12, 2026 (MUSE Design Awards) / February 26 (MUSE Creative Awards). Winners will be officially announced on April 10, 2026.

For complete details or to submit an entry, visit:

MUSE Creative Awards: museaward.com
MUSE Design Awards: design.museaward.com

About MUSE Creative and Design Awards

The MUSE Creative and Design Awards celebrate excellence in creativity and design across diverse industries worldwide. Honoring visionary projects that push boundaries, set new standards, and inspire global audiences, MUSE provides a platform that recognizes the exceptional talent, innovation, and artistry shaping the future of design and creative communication.

About International Awards Associate (IAA)

Established in 2015, the International Awards Associate (IAA) is a global organization that is dedicated to recognizing professional excellence and outstanding achievements in various industries. As the organizer of a wide range of prestigious award programs such as the MUSE Creative Awards, MUSE Design Awards, Vega Digital Awards, NYX Awards, NYX Game Awards, TITAN Business Awards, TITAN Property Awards, London Design Awards, NY Product Design Awards, and many more. IAA aims to honor, promote and encourage professional excellence, from industry to industry, internationally and domestically, through award platforms that are industry-appropriate.