Excellence is rarely the result of a single moment.

It’s built over time through strategic thinking, disciplined execution, and continuous refinement. It’s a long road, not a quick sprint, which is why we’re reaching out now.

Submissions Opening Soon

The submission period for the 2026 Capital Awards is a few months away, and we want to give you the time and space to prepare.

That means gathering your strongest work, shaping a clear narrative, and presenting a compelling case for excellence.

Of course, we aren’t suggesting you find time to write a case study on top of Christmas shopping, holiday parties, and meeting year-end deadlines.

What we are suggesting is much simpler.

The Nitty Gritty

Here’s what you should put in your calendar:

• Submissions open: March 2, 2026
• Submissions close: April 13, 2026
• Awards celebration: Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Fu’s Repair Shop, 10524 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton

Award Categories

As you reflect on your work from 2025, consider which projects best demonstrate the impact, creativity, and rigour of professional communication and deserve recognition in one of the categories below.

• Communication Management
• Communication Research
• Communication Training and Education
• Communication Skills

To see the kinds of work and stories that rose to the top last year, and to inspire your thinking as you prepare your submission, visit the 2025 Capital Awards recap page for highlights, award recipients, and photos from the celebration.

One more milestone to share: we’re excited to announce a new partnership with Adverb Communications, who will be reimagining the Capital Awards identity from the ground up.

Our profession continues to evolve, and this refreshed identity reflects where we’re headed while honouring the foundation we’ve built. The new look launches in 2026. Stay tuned!