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The 2026 Cascadia Creative Awards
The Cascadia Creative Awards celebrate the boldest ideas and the talented people who bring them to life, uniting the region's vibrant creative community for an unforgettable night of recognition and inspiration.
About the Cascadia Creative Awards
From indie agencies and visionary brands to designers, strategists, media buyers, and students, this event honors the work shaping the future of creativity across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, British Columbia, and Alberta.
As a NextNW Signature Event, formerly known as The Rosey Awards under The Portland Ad Federation, the Cascadia Creative Awards continue a proud legacy while spotlighting the innovation and excellence defining our region today.
The path to recognition unfolds across the year
Submit your best work, watch the judges deliberate, then join us in June when the region celebrates what matters most.
March 6th
Early Bird Entry Deadline closes at midnight.
April 3rd
Regular Entry Deadline closes at midnight.
May
Finalists notified. Specific date TBD.
June 3rd
The awards ceremony.
Tickets information coming soon.
Eligibility Rules
Submissions must be work produced by or for a Pacific Northwest company and released to the public during the 2025 and 2026 calendar years. We recognize the region as Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Alaska, Montana, British Columbia, and Alberta.
- Campaign entities must be paid media, unless otherwise noted in the entry. Spec work is not eligible unless noted.
- Entries may be from NextNW members or non-members.
- Agencies, brands (i.e., in-house) and individuals are welcome to enter.
- A single company may enter up to 10 total awards.
Campaigns that demand attention
Traditional and digital campaigns that reached audiences and moved them to action. Work that proved advertising still matters when done right.
Visual work that speaks without words
Eight categories, one standard
What you can win
Three tiers of recognition await your best work, plus best in classification, and best in show is up for grabs!
Bronze
Awarded to entries that demonstrate strong craft
Silver
Awarded to entries that show exceptional creative thinking
Gold
The highest tier, awarded to outstanding work
Best in classification
One awarded per category to the top entry
Best in show
One awarded across the entire competition for excellence
The ones who decide
The region's sharpest minds judge what rises to the top
Supported by leading agencies and brands across the Pacific Northwest
Submission costs
Reduced pricing applies to Public Service + Purpose and Student entries.
Media Specifications
We accept multiple formats. Get the details right and your entry moves forward clean.
- Formats: MP4, MOV
- Max size: 1GB
- Max length: Case films: 2 minutes
- Work: noted in entry
- Please provide passwords for any protected sites
- Format: MP3, WAV or AIFF
- Bitrate: 320 kbps
- Sample rate: 48 kHZ
- Max size: 5MB per file
- Format: PDFCase films: 2 minutes
- Max size: 4MB
- Format: JPG, PNG, GIF
- Resolution: 72dpi
- Max size: 10MB per image
- URLs should link to commercials, websites, microsites, demos, mobile apps, games.
- Links must be live during the judging process, ending mid-May.
Still have questions?
Need more information? Our team is here to help with any inquiries you might have about the submission process or media specifications.
Make your mark this year
The submission window closes in May. Enter your best work now and join the region's creative elite.
Questions
Everything you need to know about entering and attending
Agencies, brands, and students based in or working in the Pacific Northwest are welcome. Your work must have been created or executed in the region within the past year.
We recognize work across advertising, marketing, digital, design, and emerging media. Each category celebrates different disciplines and approaches to creative excellence.
A panel of respected industry judges reviews all entries blind. They evaluate creativity, effectiveness, innovation, and impact on the market and culture.
The ceremony takes place in June each year. It's an evening celebration where finalists and winners are recognized, and the region's creative community comes together.
A Cascadia Award signals to clients and peers that your work meets the highest standards. Winners receive recognition, a place in our archive, and the respect of the region.
Still have questions?
Reach out to our team for more details