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19th October 2026
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The Global Benchmark

For a decade the GPMAs have recognised the teams and partnerships delivering measurable results in performance marketing around the world.

Agencies, brands, publishers, networks and technology from across EMEA, the Americas and APAC enter to benchmark their work against the very best in the industry.

ACCESS THE ENTRY KIT

Everything you need to prepare your submission.

Explore Winning Work

See the campaigns and companies setting the benchmark.

KEY DATES & ENTRY FEES

View deadlines, tiers and early entry savings.

Who Enters the GPMAs

The awards are open to those across the full partnerships ecosystem, with many entries representing collaborative work between brands, agencies, publishers and technology platforms.

Each year entries are submitted by:

  • Agencies running performance campaigns and partnership programmes
  • Brands scaling growth through partnerships
  • Affiliate networks showcasing their technology and teams
  • Creator and commerce partnerships teams
  • Technology platforms powering the ecosystem

From global enterprise brands to specialist independent agencies and emerging challenger businesses, the GPMAs recognise the work driving measurable growth across performance and partnership marketing.

Opening the Festival of Partnerships

In 2026 the GPMAs kick off the Festival of Partnerships with a brand new networking-led format, bringing the global partnerships community together ahead of PI LIVE.

Win a GPMA and you’ll walk into PI LIVE the next morning with serious bragging rights. And proof your platform, team or partnerships deliver real commercial impact.

2025 WINNERS INCLUDED

Best Use of AI in Performance Marketing

Captiv8’s Brand Safety Initiative

Captiv8 and Mattel, UFC

Best Paid Social Campaign

The Redditor Edit

PHD UK and Reddit, Leo Burnett

Best Brand Performance Campaign

How Virgin Mobile’s Superfans Turned Brand Love Into Real Results

Assembly MENA and Virgin Mobile UAE

Grand Prix Recognition

Alongside the category awards, the GPMAs also recognise the most exceptional work through a series of Grand Prix honours.

New for 2026, judges will award Regional Grand Prix for APAC, EMEA and the Americas. These are selected from the winning entries, recognising standout work across global markets.

Above these sits the Global Grand Prix – the programme’s highest honour, awarded to the single most outstanding piece of partnership-driven work of the year.

Judged by Industry Leaders

Entries are evaluated by an independent judging panel of senior leaders representing brands, agencies, and publishers from across the globe.

Event Timeline

5

Entries Open

9th April

5

Entries Close

23rd July

5

Shortlist Announced

17th September

Awards Ceremony

19th October

A New Format for 2026

As the opening moment of the Festival of Partnerships, the GPMAs are evolving this year.

Moving away from the traditional black-tie dinner, the awards will take place as a late-afternoon celebration the day before PI LIVE, bringing the community together at the start of festival week.

The format puts networking at the centre of the experience – celebrating the year’s best work before moving straight into conversations, introductions, and new partnerships (and perhaps raising a glass with the winners).

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