Shorty Awards

Overview

The Shorty Awards honor outstanding work in digital and social media, recognizing creativity, strategy, and engagement across brands, organizations, creators, and campaigns. They are run by the Shorty Awards and judged by the Real Time Academy, with winners announced at an in-person ceremony in New York City. Companies pursue it for industry visibility, peer recognition, and category-specific honors that can strengthen brand credibility.

Eligibility Requirements

• Work must have been at least partially live between January 1, 2025 and February 19, 2026
• Entries must be published and paid to be eligible
• Spec work and incomplete work are not eligible unless a category states otherwise