CRAVE Awards Launches is a competition for the new generation of creators
March 05, 2026
The All-Ukrainian Advertising Coalition and Havas Village are launching CRAVE Awards is an open competition for young creatives and those who are just planning to enter the industry.
The competition revives the well-known format of “New Names in Advertising” in a modern way and will become part of the Ukrainian Creative Stories. The submission period will run until April 8, 2026, and the winners will be announced on May 28 during the awards ceremony of the Ukrainian Creative Awards festivals.
CRAVE Awards is designed as an entry point into the profession for those who do not yet have significant experience in advertising.
Who can participate:
- students;
- young specialists with up to 1 year of experience in the advertising and communications industry;
- career switchers — professionals from other fields who are changing careers and have not previously worked in the creative industries.
Participation in the competition is free of charge. Entries can be submitted individually or as a team.
The name CRAVE Awards perfectly reflects the idea behind the competition — it is for those who are passionate about realizing themselves in the creative industry, eager to showcase bold and innovative thinking, and ready to lead the next wave of communication. The slogan “This Is How I See It” emphasizes the spirit of the competition: experienced industry professionals are not here to teach, but to create an opportunity for new voices to express their vision of communication. If you see advertising differently — show it! Perhaps your perspective is exactly what the industry needs.
Participants must present solutions based on client briefs prepared by the organizers in three categories:
- Real Client Brief — a task from a business client;
- Social Impact — a social campaign for a non-profit organization;
- AI / Technology Brief — a solution using modern technologies.
Only new ideas developed specifically for the competition will be accepted. The number of submissions is unlimited.
Winners in each category will receive cash prizes.
More details about the competition rules are available on the UCS website.
