The winners will be announced at Global Marketer Week in Stockholm on April 23
Launched in 2010, the WFA President’s Awards look to recognise national advertiser association-led industry initiatives which are helping advance the marketer’s agenda and are contributing to positive change in the industry and society.
National industry associations in WFA membership are invited to nominate programmes and activities they have led/are leading that have made a real difference. Submissions must meet the following criteria:
Submissions will be evaluated by members of the WFA Executive Committee who will vote to determine a shortlist of initiatives. The winning initiatives will be selected by WFA President David Wheldon OBE and honoured during Global Marketer Week 2026 in Stockholm on April 23, 2026.
There are no entry fees.
December 17, 2025 - February 20, 2026
March 2026
April 23, 2026 at GMW Stockholm
Winners from previous editions include national associations in Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Finland, France, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Morocco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Slovenia, Sweden, Turkey, the UK and the US.
WFA to honour President’s Awards winners at Global Marketer Week 2026 in Stockholm in April.
Industry associations from the Netherlands, Italy, Sweden and the US all recognised with a special award for France and the UK.
Industry associations from France, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Sweden, the UK and the US all recognised for actions that help drive better marketing
Industry Associations from Brazil, France, Norway, UK and USA all recognised for outstanding marketing leadership
Industry Associations from Belgium, Colombia, Kenya, Sweden and the UK recognised for outstanding marketing leadership as Brazil receives special award.
Industry Associations from France, Japan, Norway, Turkey, the UK and the USA recognised for outstanding marketing leadership during the pandemic as Paraguay receives special award
For more information or questions, please contact Laura Baeyens at l.baeyens@wfanet.org
