With a keen eye on data-led storytelling and intelligent campaign design, Communicate magazine has opened for entries to the DataComms Awards 2026. This year's programme casts a discerning spotlight on communications initiatives that harness data to engage, inform and inspire.

As data becomes evermore pivotal in shaping brand narratives and deepening audience engagement, the DataComms Awards celebrates those who are deftly combining insight and creativity. From shaping integrated strategies to refining corporate messaging, data is now the quiet power behind some of the sector's most innovative work.

This year's awards programme recognises excellence across a broad sweep of formats and sectors. Among the categories this year are 'Best data insight from an integrated campaign', 'Best data-driven competitive intelligence' and 'Best media coverage impact assessment', each one championing nuanced, carefully-executed work that puts data at its core.

Last year’s winners included Carma for its 'Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Reputation' report, which analysed the region's media perception over recent years. NatWest Group and Black Sun Global were also recognised for the development of a data-driven reporting suite to provide a personalised, insightful experience for over 19 million customers. The prestigious Grand Prix award went to UK Finance and FleishmanHillard for their 'Take Five to Stop Fraud' campaign, designed to help the UK to build stronger fraud prevention habits. 

As always, the judging process will be undertaken by a panel of in-house professionals spanning corporate communications, digital strategy and data insight, each tasked with identifying the submissions that exemplify innovation, rigour and flair.

The entry deadline is 13th February 2026, but early-bird submissions, which will be eligible for a £100 discount, must be received by 5th December 2025. 

For further details or to discuss the entry process, contact Tom Leask at tom.leask@communicatemagazine.co.uk or call +44 (0)20 3950 5356.