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13.Aug.2026

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BOOKMARK

AWARDS

THE IAB SOUTH AFRICA BOOKMARK AWARDS:

WHERE EXCELLENCE MEETS INNOVATION & THE FUTURE OF DIGITAL MARKETING UNFOLDS

It all starts with a pixel…

Every masterpiece has a beginning. Every innovation, every moment of impact, every breakthrough, begins with a single pixel.
The Bookmark Awards is an IAB South Africa initiative that celebrates innovation, creativity, and effectiveness in the digital media and marketing industry. Now in its 18th year of recognising high-impact digital work from South African Agencies, Publishers and Brands, setting the benchmark for tech, digital, and leading-edge innovation.
We celebrate work that works. Work that drives digital change.

A GLANCE AT BOOKMARK AWARDS HISTORY

Established in 2008, the Bookmark Awards have grown to become the gold standard of digital excellence, attracting top talent and industry giants year after year - through our partners, our jury president, chairs and panels, and our winners.

Our esteemed headline partners including Rainmaker Media, Mark1, Accenture Song and DStv Media Sales, have played a pivotal role in elevating the Bookmark Awards to its current status as the premier event in digital marketing in South Africa. We thank you for your continued support of our industry. A full list of previous partners is available under the partners section of the website. If you would like to partner with the 2026 Bookmark Awards, please get in touch.

Past winners include titans of industry such as Ogilvy, Media24,TBWA\, MakeReign, Joe Public, Accenture Song, VMLY&R, Promise, Machine_, and many more, whose groundbreaking campaigns have set the bar for innovation and creativity in digital marketing.

Join us as we continue to celebrate and honour the best and brightest in digital marketing at The Bookmark Awards – where excellence is not just recognized, but celebrated in style. Unlock the potential of your brand and make your mark on the digital world with the Bookmark Awards.

Established in 2008, the Bookmark Awards have grown to become the gold standard of digital excellence, attracting top talent and industry giants year after year. Our esteemed sponsors, including DStv Media Sales, Accenture Song, Google, Mediamark Digital, Everlytic, Viu, Joe Public, Tractor Outdoor, Invibes Advertising, Nielsen, Imamedia (to name a few) have played a pivotal role in elevating the Bookmark Awards to its current status as the premier event in digital marketing. Past winners include titans of industry such as Ogilvy, Media24, MakeReign, Joe Public, Accenture Song (formerly King James), VMLY&R, Promise, Machine_, TBWA and many more, whose groundbreaking campaigns have set the bar for innovation and creativity in digital marketing. Join us as we continue to celebrate and honour the best and brightest in digital marketing at the Bookmark Awards – where excellence is not just recognized, but celebrated in style. Unlock the potential of your brand and make your mark on the digital world with the Bookmark Awards.

Categories & Criteria

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Partners

ENTRY MASTERCLASS

Don’t miss the 2026 Bookmarks entry masterclass on 12th February. More info to follow.

Previous Years

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Why enter the Bookmarks?

Unparalleled Prestige

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The Bookmark Awards stand as a beacon of excellence, recognising outstanding achievement in digital creativity, strategy, and execution. When you win a Bookmark, you're not just taking home an award – you're claiming your place among the elite in the digital sphere.

Industry Recognition

Being honoured with a Bookmark Award is more than just a pat on the back – it's validation from industry experts and peers who understand the challenges and triumphs of digital marketing and publishing. Elevate your brand's reputation and gain invaluable exposure among the industry's brightest minds.

Connection

Final day - Go digital, your company needs it

The Bookmarks is your chance to show up and shine. Whether you collaborate as a partner, as a judge or as an entrant, the Bookmark Awards provide exclusive opportunities to rub shoulders with industry leaders. Whether you’re participating in a judging room, attending the judges dinner or walking up on stage to receive an award, The Bookmarks invites you to forge meaningful connections, exchange ideas and be part of the conversation that is shaping our digital landscape.

An immersive programme for creative entrepreneurs, innovation directors and business owners – introducing you to London's most innovative businesses and uncovering the latest approaches to design thinking and innovation.