Creativity for the greater good.
The ACT Care Awards celebrate creative campaigns that drive positive social and environmental change. These awards recognize efforts focused on a wide range of issues, including public health, environmental sustainability, social justice (such as disability rights and human rights), public safety, and other critical societal concerns like homelessness, domestic violence, and education.
Established in 2008 in collabortation with the European Association of Communication Agencies in partnership with the European Parliament, the awards aim to encourage dialogue, share best practices, and accelerate behavioral changes on major global issues.
In partnership with
Christian de la Villehuchet
Godfather of the ACT Care Awards and Jury President.
Global Chief Client and Global Chief Integration officer, Havas – President, European Association of Communications Agencies.
“Communication is the only business that can change both advertisers agenda and consumer behaviours. In a positive way. The ACT Care Awards have celebrated this role since they were created 18 years by recognizing the true value of communication shaping the world to a slightly better place.
ACT Care Awards Timeline.
2025 ACT Care Awards Ceremony, which will take place on December 10th at 12:00 PM. Now is the time to register here, registration closes on Nov 30th. The ACT Care Awards Ceremony is included in the official program of the EACA Effie Awards Europe Day.
Event Details:
📅 Date: December 10, 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Royal Museum of Art and History – Parc du Cinquantenaire 10, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Open to all communications agencies worldwide, the awards aim to showcase the power of advertising in addressing global social and environmental challenges.
ACT Care Awards Winners 2025.
The ACT Care Awards honor exceptional efforts and agency contributions in caring for people and the environment. Each year, over 130 campaigns are reviewed by two distinct juries: the Creative Jury, which selects the shortlist, and the Expert Jury, comprising members from European institutions, the UN, NGOs, advertisers, agencies, media, and trade organizations, who choose the winners. All campaigns listed below receive an ACT Care Award, with one earning the Grand Prix and a special Youth Favorite.
The Black Dog(s)
Strings
Inployable
T-SEARCH®
Homelessness is Spiking
Lost Faces
Memory Shots
Ink of Democracy
Mommyphone
Three Words
Facing Bullying
Pass it on – Use Your Vote – European Elections 2025
ACT Care Youth Favourite
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One Award, two Special Juries & a Youth Favourite.
The ACT Care Awards stand out for their thorough evaluation process, involving multiple juries that bring unique, cross-sectional insights to each competing campaign. These juries play a vital role in ensuring that campaigns meet three essential criteria: creativity of the idea, quality of execution, and impact on beneficiaries. They also verify that each campaign aligns with expert perspectives, providing a well-rounded and balanced assessment.
This jury is open to creative talents worldwide who are eager to get inspired and believe in using creativity as a force for good. Jury members review entries online, select the shortlist. We ask is a simple pledge: to judge each entry responsibly and fairly.
Jury of Experts
Jury members are chosen for their communication expertise and come from diverse backgrounds — agencies, media, brands, institutions, and NGOs. To ensure fairness, anyone with a link to a campaign is excluded from voting on it.
A special distinction awarded by students, offering a fresh perspective on what resonates with younger audiences. A group of up to fifteen students reviews the shortlist and selects one winner. We trust them to judge with curiosity, honesty, and an open mind.
Focus on 3 Categories.
NGOs & Foundations
Non-profit organisations and non-governmental bodies — an organisation that exists for educational or charitable reasons and from which its shareholders or trustees do not benefit financially. An organisation created by private persons or organisations with no participation or representation of any government.
Governments & Institutions
Government bodies and related organisations — an organisation that is the governing authority of a political unit, the ruling power in a political society and the apparatus through which a governing body functions and exercises authority.
Companies & Businesses
Corporate governance (CSR) — corporate campaigns that promote care for safety, youth, communities and the environment.
Enter the Awards.
ENTRIES ARE CLOSED FOR 2025.
Entries are open every year form February to April. To enter the awards, follow the steps below.
