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PARTNER AWARDS

about partner awards

The premier Amazon Ads recognition program that celebrates agencies and technology partners who demonstrate excellence in driving advertiser success with Amazon Ads.

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FINALISTS WILL BE ANNOUNCED AUGUST 17

2026 timeline

* Subject to change

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February 12

2026 category announcement

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March 16

Submissions open

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April 10

Submissions closed

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June 18

Semi-finalist announcement

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August 17

Finalist announcement

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September 28

Winner announcement

Recognition at every stage

The Amazon Ads Partner Awards recognize excellence in driving advertiser success. Award-winning partners experience significant business growth, with a 14% increase in both total advertisers and advertiser spend over six months compared to average partner growth.1

All qualified submissions for regional and global awards will be considered for case study development, thought leadership opportunities, and events, regardless of semi-finalist, finalist, or winner status.2

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Semi-finalists

  • Recognized on the Amazon Ads Partner Awards page and across our social media channels.
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Finalists

  • Featured in the finalist announcement on the Amazon Ads Partner Awards page and social channels.
  • Recognized at the Partner Awards reception at unBoxed.
  • Awarded an official finalist badge on their Partner Directory page, a physical and digital trophy, and a case study published on social.
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Winners

  • Featured in the winner announcement on the Partner Awards page and social channels.
  • Celebrated at the Partner Awards reception at unBoxed.
  • Awarded an official winner badge on their Partner Directory page, a physical and digital trophy, and a case study published and promoted on the Amazon Ads website.
  • Winners also receive exclusive benefits, including a social media video feature and a co-branded thought leadership content opportunity.

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1 Amazon internal, WW, Mar 2024-Apr 2025
2 Please note, these benefits do not automatically apply to country-level award honorees in China, Japan, and India. Benefits may vary for Breakthrough Partner winners.

Semi-finalists and executive jury

The Partner Awards is a submission-based program recognizing Amazon Ads partners who are raising the bar for advertisers around the world. Semi-finalist entries are evaluated by a committee of industry leaders and Amazon experts, who determine the finalists and winners.

Click the category tiles below to learn more about this year's semi-finalists and executive jurors.

Frequently asked questions, answered

Are the 2026 Partner Awards open for submissions?

The 2026 Partner Awards submission window closed on April 10. We are no longer accepting submissions for the 2026 Partner Awards.

How can I find out the status of my submission?

In May, all partners were notified via email whether their entry advanced to the next round or was not selected to move forward.

In mid-June, semi-finalists will be published on the Partner Awards homepage. In mid-August, finalists will be announced on the same page.

How will Amazon use the information included in my award submission?

We will use the information to assess your submission and determine the 2026 finalists and winners. All qualified submissions will be considered for future marketing opportunities, such as case study publications, content opportunities, and events.

Are there any new opportunities for recognition in 2026?

For partners based in China, Japan, and India, we are introducing country-level recognition for select categories, based on entry volume and quality. Partners in these countries who submitted entries for the regional and global categories will automatically benefit from additional chances to win at the local level.

When will the 2026 Partner Awards winners be announced?

Regional and global award winners will be announced at the Partner Awards reception at unBoxed in September.

Country-level award winners in China, Japan, and India will be announced online in August.

I missed the Partner Awards deadline. Can I still submit a story?

Advanced partners can submit a story year-round through our Partner Success Stories (PSS) program via the PSS Hub. Stories submitted through the PSS program will be considered for case studies, events, and thought leadership opportunities — but will not be eligible for the Partner Awards since our deadline has passed.

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