FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Brendan Gannon
Senior Marketing Manager, Awards Programs
Ragan Communications
[email protected]
Ragan Communications Now Accepting Entries for 2026 Video & Visual Awards
Entry Deadline: June 5, 2026
Late Deadline: June 12, 2026
Annual award program honors the video and visual storytelling shaping communications.
CHICAGO, IL — April 3, 2026 — Ragan Communications is now accepting entries for its 2026 Video & Visual Awards, celebrating the most impactful video and visual storytelling across communications, marketing, public relations and human resources.
As organizations increasingly rely on video and design to engage audiences, simplify complex ideas and drive action, the Video & Visual Awards recognize the work that brings communications to life. From employee engagement campaigns and executive messaging to brand storytelling, social content and visual design systems, the program honors creative excellence paired with strategic impact.
New for 2026, categories are organized into Internal Communications, External Communications and Integrated categories open to both audiences, making it easier than ever for entrants to identify the best fit for their work. This updated structure reflects how communications teams operate today; developing content that connects with employees, customers and stakeholders across multiple channels.
The entry deadline is June 5. Learn more and enter here.
The awards program features categories spanning a wide range of formats and objectives, including:
- Best Overall Video
- Best Video for Driving Employee Engagement
- Best Illustration or Animated Design
- Best In-House Video Team
- Best In-House Visual Design Team
- Best Inspirational Video
- Best Long-Form Video
- Best Marketing Design
- Best Video Series
- Best Website Design
“This is an opportunity to showcase the work you’re proud of: the campaigns, videos and designs that made a difference,” Brendan Gannon, senior marketing manager of Ragan’s awards programs, added. “Whether your goal was to engage employees, strengthen reputation or connect with external audiences, we want to see how you used video and visual storytelling to achieve it.”
Key deadlines for the 2026 program include:
- Entry Deadline: June 5, 2026
- Late Deadline: June 12, 2026
Communications professionals, creative teams, agencies and organizations of all sizes are encouraged to submit their best work from the past year.
Entries will be evaluated by a panel of industry experts who will assess not only creative execution, but also strategic thinking and measurable results.
Winners will receive recognition from Ragan and PR Daily, gaining visibility among a global audience of communications professionals and industry leaders.
The entry deadline is June 5. There is a late deadline on June 12, but additional late fees apply to all entries received after June 5.
Learn more about the Video & Visual Awards, explore categories and submit entries here.
For questions, contact Barbara Kanady at [email protected].
To sponsor, contact Morgan Einspanier at [email protected].
The awards program is presented by Ragan’s Communications Week, Ragan Communications and PR Daily, the leading authorities in PR and communications intelligence.
About Ragan Communications and PR Daily:
Ragan Communications has been delivering trusted news, training and intelligence for more than 60 years to internal and external communicators, HR professionals and business leaders. Its daily news sites, PRDaily.com and Ragan.com, are read by more than 600,000 internal and external communicators monthly. Ragan’s Communications Leadership Council is one of the fastest-growing membership groups for communications executives, and its conferences, webinars and workshops are attended by more than 5,000 communicators a year. Ragan Training is the leading learning portal among communicators, offering more than 800 hours of training and development for communicators. Ragan is also the producer of Communications Week, which is held each November. Headquartered in Chicago, with team members spanning the country and loyal customers worldwide. Visit us at ragan.com.
