2026 Digital Publishing Awards
Nominations Announcement
The National Media Awards Foundation (NMAF) is pleased to present the nominees for the 11th annual Digital Publishing Awards. Our panel of volunteer judges generously donated their time and expertise to evaluate hundreds of entries, helping us recognize excellence in the content and creation of Canadian digital media. From the judges’ deliberations, nearly 200 impressive finalists have emerged. Join us in congratulating all of this year’s nominees!
Digital Publishing Awards Luncheon
Gold and Silver award winners of the 11th Annual Digital Publishing Awards will be announced on Friday, June 5, 2026 at Arcadian Court, Toronto. Doors open at 12:00 PM. Show and lunch begin at 12:30 PM. Tickets on sale now!
National Magazine Awards
Explore the National Magazine Awards, which recognizes excellence in Canadian print and digital magazines.
National Magazine Awards: B2B
For trade, professional, or alumni-association publications, explore the National Magazine Awards: B2B, which celebrates excellence in trade publishing.
Acknowledgements
The National Media Awards Foundation gratefully acknowledges the support of the Government of Canada and Ontario Creates.
Introducing J-Launchpad: Building Careers in Journalism and Media
The National Media Awards Foundation is proud to launch J-Launchpad, a career hub for the next generation of Canadian media professionals.
J-Launchpad brings together internships that provide hands-on experience, mentorship opportunities (details coming in 2026), and job listings curated from across the industry and updated regularly. It also includes the Editorial Skills Lab, offering practical training to help emerging professionals strengthen their editing and storytelling skills.
Whether you’re just starting out or ready to take the next step, J-Launchpad is designed to help you gain experience, build connections, and find meaningful work in Canadian journalism and media.
🔗 Explore J-Launchpad
Support Us
As a charitable organization, the National Media Awards Foundation is dedicated to acknowledging, fostering, and championing excellence in Canadian print and digital content creation. The Foundation produces three distinct, bilingual award programs: the National Magazine Awards, the Digital Publishing Awards, and the National Magazine Awards: B2B.
You can help support our important work by donating today through Canada Helps. Donations have a direct impact on our ability to serve the magazine publishing sector through award programs and professional development activities. You’ll receive a tax receipt for any donation of $25 or more. Thank you for your support!