The National Media Awards Foundation is pleased to announce that submissions are now open for the 8th annual National Magazine Awards: B2B. The 2026 National Magazine Awards: B2B feature 24 categories, celebrating excellence in trade, professional, and alumni publishing.
Submissions are open to Canadian print and digital publications that self-identify as trade, professional, or alumni magazines, and to Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents (landed immigrants) whose work appeared in eligible publications during the 2025 calendar year.
New for 2026:
Two categories have been added to reflect emerging areas in B2B publishing:
- Best Branded Content Collaboration — B2B, recognizing outstanding branded content created with or by a B2B publication or content studio
- Best Topical Reporting: AI & Technology, honouring coverage focused on artificial intelligence, digital transformation, or emerging technologies and their impact across sectors
Full details and submission requirements for all categories are available on the Categories page.
Deadlines
- Early Bird Deadline: January 9, 2026
- Final Submission Deadline: January 14, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET
How to Submit
- Register online at NMAF Submissions Portal
- Review the Rules to confirm eligibility
- Review the Categories and Submission Requirements, and complete the required submission form(s)
- Pay the required entry fees
Acknowledgements
The National Media Awards Foundation gratefully acknowledges the support of the Government of Canada, the Ontario Arts Council, and Ontario Creates.
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