The Clio Awards

TIER

US - North East

CATEGORY

May

REGION

May

TIMING

US - North East

FREQUENCY

May

DuRATION

May

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Dates

Confirmed

May 11
Ziegfeld Ballroom (Historically)

Estimated

May 10
Ziegfeld Ballroom (Historically)

Estimated

May 8
Ziegfeld Ballroom (Historically)

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The Clio Awards return to New York as one of the world’s most prestigious honors in advertising, design, and communications. Since 1959, the Clios have celebrated creative excellence across industries, spotlighting campaigns and work that not only move business forward but also shape culture.

HIGHLIGHTS

🏆 Creative Excellence Across Categories – From film and print to digital, audio, experiential, and branded content, the awards recognize standout ideas across every medium.

🌟 Global Competition – With entries from agencies, brands, and studios around the world, the Clios highlight the best of international creativity.

✨ Innovation & Storytelling – Winning campaigns often set benchmarks for originality, emotional resonance, and cultural impact.

🌍 Purpose-Driven Work – Many honorees use creativity to address pressing issues like climate change, social justice, and inclusion, reflecting advertising’s growing role in global conversations.

📸 A Celebration of Culture – Beyond the trophies, the awards serve as a cultural barometer, showcasing how creative industries capture and influence the zeitgeist.

INSIGHTS

Event General Timing

Consistently held on a Thursday in October. (Same Day of Week)

Consistently held at a major ballroom venue in Manhattan.

• Submission windows run Winter to Spring
• Deadline is consistently a Monday

• Tickets/Tables
• Gala are usually available 1-2 months prior

• Single night awards ceremony
• No Preview Day

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