Timeline for the 2026 CAFTCAD Awards
All times displayed in Eastern Standard Time
Qualifying Airing Period for Submissions:
September 1, 2024 - March 1, 2026
2026 Submissions will be available soon!
2026 Early Bird Submissions
Monday September 15, 2025 – Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 23:59
Last day to receive payment for Early Bird Submissions:
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Regular Priced Submissions:
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - Monday, November 10, 2025 at 23:59
Last day to receive payment for Regular Priced Submissions:
Monday, November 10, 2025
Round One Voting by Selected Jury:
Monday, November 17, 2025 - Friday, December 19, 2025
Official Nominees Announcement:
Monday, January 12, 2026
The Industry Icon Award Recipient Announcement:
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Round Two Voting by CAFTCAD Membership on Official Nominees:
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - Sunday, February 8, 2026
Last Day to Sign Up as a CAFTCAD Member to be Eligible to Vote:
Saturday, January 26, 2026
The CAFTCAD Awards:
March 1, 2026