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The YouTube NZ Marketing Awards 2026 entries have now officially closed. Keep an eye out for the finalists, who will be announced on Tuesday, June 23.

The 2026 YouTube NZ Marketing Awards are split into three categories: Marketing Excellence Awards, Marketing Campaign Awards and the Individual Awards. They cover 34 awards in 32 categories.

Marketing Excellence Awards

The Marketing Excellence Awards recognise excellence in specific disciplines across different sectors. Judges look for entries that demonstrate how effective marketing strategy has led to measurable results for a business/or brand.

Marketing Campaign Awards

These awards celebrate campaigns that use innovative and agile marketing. Judges are looking for examples that have identified short-term opportunities/challenges and have delivered measurable outcomes within a 12-month or shorter period.

Individual Awards

The Individual Awards recognise marketing professionals who have been instrumental in the overall marketing success of a business/brand, both in the short and long-term.

Best of Awards

Overall winners from the Marketing Excellence and Marketing Campaign Award categories.