IDEA Awards Call for Entries Opens Feb. 9, 2026

It All Begins With an Idea: ThinkLA IDEA Awards Call for Entries Opens Feb. 9

The wait is over. On Feb. 9, 2026, ThinkLA officially opens the Call for Entries for the IDEA Awards, Southern California’s premier celebration of the year's most innovative, impactful, and creative marketing work.

Each year, the IDEA Awards recognize the campaigns, teams, and visionaries who push our industry forward. From bold storytelling and breakthrough media strategies to data-driven innovation and cultural relevance, the awards spotlight the ideas that truly move audiences and shape the future of marketing.

Whether you’re an agency, brand, media company, or independent creator, this is your opportunity to showcase the work that made an impact in 2025. Winning an IDEA Award means earning recognition from industry peers, gaining visibility across the SoCal marketing community, and celebrating alongside the brightest talent in the region.

Entries open Feb. 9, 2026.
Get ready to submit your best work, explore categories, and join us for another unforgettable awards season.

Because in the end, it all begins with an idea.