The creative power of independent agencies has a stage of its own: WINA – World Independent Advertising Awards, a festival that has established itself as a benchmark for independent advertising. For more than a decade, WINA has recognized the work of independent agencies and networks on an international level, with editions in cities such as Ibiza, Dubai, Los Angeles, Bogotá, Santiago de Chile, Barcelona, Miami and Monterrey.
One of the main things that sets this festival apart, is its participation model, which allows agencies to upload 3 cases without paying any registration fees, paying only in the instance that it wins.
As part of its value proposition, WINA organizes academic and social gatherings aimed at promoting networking between agencies, brands and industry professionals. Two main gatherings will be held in 2026: one in Miami, at the Hyatt Regency, and the other in Santiago de Chile, at the restaurant Don Carlos (Las Condes)
The judging process includes an international panel of more than 100 professionals, distributed across three stages of evaluation: Grand Jury, Shortlist and First Stage. This panel brings together independent agency leaders and marketing managers from global brands such as McDonald’s, Burger King, Tigo, Falabella, Coca-Cola Company, Google, Visa, and more.
Key Dates:
Deadline for registration and case submission: April 27
Jury gathering – Hyatt Regency Miami: May 28
Networking for Judges and Winners – Santiago de Chile: June 11
For those that work in advertising, branding or creativity, WINA is a key stage for visibility and for connecting with the best of global independent talent.
For more information, visit: winafestival.com