The Commercial Communications Council has announced the finalists for the 2026 Axis Awards, celebrating the most creative and impactful advertising work in Aotearoa New Zealand.
This year’s Axis Awards finalists showcase a variety of advertising campaigns from agencies and brands across the country.
The awards will take place on March 26 at the Viaduct Event Centre in Auckland.
Comms Council CEO Simon Lendrum says: “Every year, the AXIS Awards shine a light on the quality of creativity, dedication to craft and ingenuity that flows through our industry. This year’s finalists show the breadth and depth of talent that remains at the heart of the advertising and production industry.”
Axis Awards categories
Craft
- Film
- Sound
Advertising
- Art direction
- Copywriting
- Design
- Digital craft
- TV, Cinema or VOD
- Branded content
- Out of home
- Radio & Audio
- Direct
- Retail
- Digital advertising
- PR/Experiential
- Social media
- Media
- Charity
- For good
- Integrated
Special Awards
- Craft Emerging Talent
- Advertising Emerging Talent
- Axis Student Challenge
- Agency of the Year
The full list of finalists is available on the Comms Council website.
