The 17th ICMA Worldwide Magazine Awards 2026 recognise magazine and editorial design from around the world. Organised by the International Editorial-Design & Research-Forum, the competition accepts print magazines and trade journals as well as online magazines and other digital publications.
Entries can be submitted in categories covering magazines, trade journals, online publications, social media projects and concept work. Subcategories include cover design, typography and layout, photography, photo reportage, visual storytelling, infographics, illustration and print finishing.
An international jury evaluates the entries, with attention to areas such as design, typography, originality and innovation. The competition allows publishers, designers and organisations to compare their work with magazine design produced internationally and to receive formal recognition through the ICMA awards.
Entry fee: €270 per magazine entry, including two different issues; participation in numerous subcategories is free of charge. Entries submitted from October 16 to November 6 are subject to a 20% surcharge.
Eligibility
Open to individuals and companies of any nationality submitting eligible print or digital magazine work created between January 1, 2025 and October 31, 2026.
Prize
The ICMA presents Gold, Silver and Bronze awards, as well as Awards of Excellence for exceptional individual achievements. Award winners receive personalised certificates showing the winning publication, category and jury members, while various types of trophies are also available to winners.