Ad Age A-List

Overview

The Ad Age A-List recognizes standout agencies and leaders in advertising, while the Creativity Awards honor the year’s best creative work across campaigns and disciplines. It is run by Ad Age, a major U.S. industry trade publication, and companies pursue it for industry visibility, third-party validation, and national press coverage. Credibility comes from Ad Age editorial selection for the A-List, formal judging for creativity categories, and public finalist/winner announcements plus an in-person gala.

Eligibility Requirements

• Agency of the Year & A-List is open to U.S.-based advertising agencies or agency networks of any size
• The A-List itself is open to agencies representing any advertising discipline
• Creativity Awards work must have debuted and run between Dec. 1, 2024 and Dec. 31, 2025
• Entry cycle includes Ad Age’s 2026 A-List & Creativity Awards application period