The Call for Entry for Pepper Awards 2026 was jointly launched by Josy Paul – Chairman & CCO, BBDO India and Prathap Suthan – Co-founder & CCO, Bang In The Middle. Pepper Trust Chairman K Venugopal, Secretary G Sreenath, Treasurer R Madhava Menon, other Trustees T Sudeep Kumar, Rajeev Menon, U S Kutty, Varghese Chandy, P K Natesh, Lakhshman Varma, Dr T Vinay Kumar and Anil James are also seen
Pepper Creative Awards Trust is all set to celebrate the 20th milestone edition of Pepper Awards, one of South India’s most respected platforms recognising excellence in advertising, design, digital, film, content and other forms of creative communication.
It was officially announced by Josy Paul, Chairman & CCO, BBDO India and Prathap Suthan, Co-founder & CCO, Bang In The Middle.
Pepper Awards 2026 will, for the first time, open its Call for Entries to creative work from across India, expanding beyond its traditional South Indian footprint. With this pan-India expansion and the growing participation of agencies, brands and creative professionals, Pepper expects more than 1,000 entries for the 20th edition.
The 20th edition also brings together a strong and distinguished jury comprising leading creative professionals from across India, continuing Pepper’s tradition of bringing together some of the finest minds in the industry to recognise and celebrate outstanding creative work.
“Reaching the 20th edition is a deeply satisfying milestone for Pepper. What started two decades ago as an initiative to recognise creative excellence in South India has grown into a platform that has earned the affection and respect of the creative community. This journey would not have been possible without the incredible support of agencies, advertisers, media, creative professionals and our sponsors and partners who have stood with Pepper over the years.” said K.Venugopal, Chairman, Pepper Creative Awards Trust.
“For the first time, we are opening the awards to creative work from across India. With a distinguished jury drawn from leading creative minds across India, we expect the 2026 edition to be one of the most competitive and exciting Pepper Awards yet. We hope to receive more than 1,000 entries and make this milestone edition a truly memorable celebration of creativity.” said P. K. Natesh, Chairman, Pepper Awards 2026.
The Pepper Awards 2026 function will be held on November 27, 2026, at Bolgatty Event Centre in Kochi.
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