ICMA International Book and Cover Design Award 2026
Applicant criteria
- NationalityNo specific nationality required
- AgeNo specific age required
- GenderBoth
Opportunity criteria
- Opportunity FieldMusic, Art and Graphic Design, Others
- Deadline2026-10-15
Opportunity description
The International Creative Media Award – ICMA is accepting entries for the 17th edition of the ICMA Award for Books, an international award and competition that recognizes excellence and creativity in book design, visual layout, typography, illustration, and cover design.
The competition seeks outstanding works that successfully combine content and form, evaluating elements such as cover design, typography, layout, paper selection and binding, illustrations and images, as well as the overall coherence and quality of the book’s design.
Benefits
Have your work evaluated as part of an international design competition with a global presence in the fields of media and design.
Winning entries receive an official PDF certificate featuring the awarded work and the details of the designer or participating organization.
Winning works are published on the competition’s official website.
Winners may use the award and certificate on websites, social media platforms, and professional portfolios.
Award levels include Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Award of Excellence.
Winners may order an award trophy separately for an additional fee.
Results are sent to participants via email, and the list of winners is also published on the official website.
Eligibility criteria
Entries must have been produced within the eligibility period specified for the current edition.
Each entry must fall under one of the competition’s main or subcategories.
Books, publications, and creative projects related to book design may be submitted in accordance with the requirements of each category.
The official announcement does not specify any particular nationality restrictions, and the competition is international in scope.
A separate entry form must be completed for each submitted work.
Most book categories require participants to submit a printed copy of the work in addition to the entry form.
Participants must also upload PDF files of the cover and representative interior pages through the online upload center.
For subcategories such as cover design, typography, and illustration, PDF files of the work may be uploaded according to the competition’s submission guidelines.
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