More Time to Enter: Content Creator Awards Extends Deadline and Welcomes HUMANZ as Official Data Partner

The Content Creator Awards has extended the entry deadline for the 2026 campaign from 28 June to 5 July 2026, giving creators an additional week to submit their work.

“The response to this year’s awards has been incredibly encouraging,” says Manuela Dias de Deus, founder of the Content Creator Awards and the agency behind them, One-eyed Jack.

“We’ve heard from creators across the country who are still putting the finishing touches on their entries, selecting the work they’re most proud of and trying to fit submissions into already demanding schedules. We want to make sure great work has every opportunity to be seen, so extending the deadline felt like the right thing to do.”

As the creator economy matures, so does the need for smarter tools that understand influence. The 2026 edition of the awards welcomes Humanz as the Official Creator Intelligence & Data Partner.

Humanz uses AI-powered technology to provide deeper creator insights, helping identify meaningful engagement, audience connection and creator impact in a way that’s more transparent and data-informed. At this year’s awards, Humanz will support the judging and shortlisting process with performance insights that help ensure standout creators are recognised not just for reach, but for real audience resonance.

Why enter

The Content Creator Awards has become a recognised benchmark for excellence in South Africa’s creator economy. Being shortlisted or winning places creators alongside some of the industry’s most respected talent and provides independent recognition of the quality, influence and impact of their work. For creators, brands and agencies alike, the awards represent a standard of excellence in an increasingly professional and competitive industry.

Enter at Content Creator Awards

Key Dates

• Entries Open: 14 May 2026
• Entries Close: Sunday, 5 July 2026
• Press Launch & Nominee Announcement: July 2026
• Workshops & Industry Sessions: July – August 2026
• Awards Ceremony: October 2026
• Entrants must be 18 years or older.
• Multiple entries allowed across categories (one per category).

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