The 2026 WAVE Awards
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The WAVE Awards

The 2026 Season

Pour the Old Fashioneds, pass the relish tray, and pull up a chair at the knotty pine bar — we're scouting the finest media work from our colleagues in and around Madison.

Show NightThu, Nov 12
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Before You Order

The House Rules

Projects CreatedEligibility window
Aug 1 '25 – Jul 31 '26
Early Bird OpensBest price on entries begins
July 17
Early Bird SpecialBest price on entries — now closed
Closed Aug 21
Regular PricingStandard entry pricing — now open
Now Open
Final Call for EntriesLast day to submit — no extensions
Sept 18
Meet the Panel

The Judges' Table

Robert Bishop
Robert Bishop
Lori Roberts
Lori Roberts
Benjamin Kaplan
Benjamin Kaplan
Meet the Full Panel
The Main Event

Show Tickets

Thursday, November 12

Join us at The East Side Club for the ultimate Wisconsin night out — we'll mingle, pass the appetizers, and toast to the best creatives in the area. Full show details and tickets are on the event page.

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Silent Auction

Our popular Silent Auction funds a $1,000 scholarship for students pursuing careers in media communications. Donate a hard item — electronics, artwork, event tickets, and gift baskets are the house favorites. (Spa treatments are the one service we'll allow.)

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WAVE Sponsors

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