CRAVE Awards 2026: competition finalists announced
May 13, 2026
The organisers of the CRAVE Awards 2026 have announced the finalists of the competition, designed for young creatives and those just starting out in the advertising and communications industry. The project was initiated by the All-Ukrainian Advertising Coalition and Havas Village.
The competition is aimed at students, young professionals with up to one year’s experience, as well as those changing careers and seeking to fulfil their potential in the field of advertising and marketing communications.
Participants were presented with three independent briefs:
- Real Client Brief — developing a Christmas campaign for the ‘Lvivski Recipes’ brand
- Social Impact — a social campaign for a non-profit organisation
- AI / Technology Brief — creating a solution using modern technologies and artificial intelligence
The shortlist included entries recognised by the jury for the creativity of their ideas, adherence to the briefs, and quality of execution. The judging took place in two stages with the participation of leading representatives of the Ukrainian advertising and communications industry. The jury included creative directors, strategists, agency CEOs and brand representatives.
The CRAVE Awards competition aims to serve as a real bridge between new talent and the advertising and communications industry. In addition to the competition itself, participants had the opportunity to attend a mentoring session and will receive feedback from industry professionals based on the competition results.
The winners of the CRAVE Awards 2026 will be announced on 28 May at Ukraine Creative Stories.
One overall winner will be selected from each of the three briefs, who will receive a cash prize of 25,000 UAH.
The shortlist for the CRAVE Awards can be found via link
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