Pitcher Awards 2026 Now Open for Entries
We’re excited to announce that entries for the 2026 Pitcher Awards are officially open!
Head over to our entries platform to register and begin submitting your work. Don’t forget to take advantage of the Early Bird discounts available until 31 December 2025. Please note: even if you submitted entries last year, you’ll need to register again to access the 2026 platform.
New for 2026! Introducing the CARE Category
This year, we’re proud to launch a brand-new category: Care. This category celebrates creative excellence in health-related communication across Africa and the diaspora. Whether your work focuses on public health, wellness, pharmaceuticals, health tech, or advocacy, the Care category provides a platform to showcase creativity that heals, informs, and empowers.
Care Subcategories Include:
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Public Health & Safety
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Pharmaceuticals & Medical Products
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Wellness & Lifestyle
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Health Tech & Innovation
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Healthcare Services & Insurance
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Employee Wellbeing & Internal Care
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Health Equity & Advocacy
Yet to download the 2026 Entry Guidelines? Download now!
Returning in 2026: Awards for Brands & Marketing Companies
Dedicated Awards
We continue to honor outstanding achievements in marketing with four dedicated awards:
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Brand of the Year (National Category)
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Brand of the Year (Multinational Category)
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Marketing Company of the Year (National Category)
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Marketing Company of the Year (Multinational Category)
These awards recognize the exceptional impact of both national and multinational entities in shaping Africa’s marketing landscape.
Ready to enter? Visit www.pitcherfestival.com and click the “Enter Awards” button to get started.
Let your creativity lead the way. We can’t wait to see what you’ve made. START SUBMITTING
