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OBIE Awards 2026
- Past
- Online submission + industry awards
- Out of Home Advertising Association of America
OAAA's 2026 OBIE Awards entry cycle for creative excellence in paid out-of-home advertising in the United States.
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- Dates
- Extended final deadline: Jul 17, 2026 at 23:59 ET
- Location
- United States
- Pricing
- 2026 entries closed
Overview
The OBIE Awards are one of the longest-running creative award programs dedicated specifically to Out of Home advertising.
Eligibility
For the 2026 awards, qualifying paid OOH advertising had to have appeared between January 1, 2025 and May 31, 2026.
Entry Fees
Early Entry was listed at $300 per category and Standard Entry at $400 per category.
Relevant Work
The awards cover a wide range of physical and digital outdoor formats.
- billboards
- DOOH
- transit
- street furniture
- experiential OOH
- special builds
- public-service campaigns
Why It Matters
Unlike general advertising competitions, OBIE judging is centered on creative excellence specifically within the physical OOH medium.
Registration
- Price
- 2026 entries closed
- Deadline
- Jul 17, 2026 at 23:59 ET
- Eligibility Window
- Paid OOH appeared Jan 1, 2025-May 31, 2026
- Entry Fees
- Early Entry: $300 per category; Standard Entry: $400 per category
This edition has ended
Extended final deadline: Jul 17, 2026 at 23:59 ET
Who Should Attend
- creative agencies
- brands
- OOH specialists
- media owners
- public-service campaign teams
Organizer
Out of Home Advertising Association of America
Event organiser
FAQ
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When is OBIE Awards 2026?
Listed dates: Extended final deadline: Jul 17, 2026 at 23:59 ET.
Where is OBIE Awards 2026 held?
OBIE Awards 2026 is held at United States. The event format is online submission + industry awards.
How much does OBIE Awards 2026 cost?
Registration for OBIE Awards 2026 is closed (2026 entries closed). Check the organizer for the next edition's pricing.
Who should attend OBIE Awards 2026?
creative agencies, brands, OOH specialists, media owners, public-service campaign teams.
What topics does OBIE Awards 2026 cover?
billboards, DOOH, transit, street furniture, experiential OOH, special builds, public-service campaigns.
Sources
Sources & Methodology
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- oaaa.org
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