On June 11, the A2C, in collaboration with the SDGQ, brought the industry together for the 7th edition of the Idéa Awards to celebrate the initiatives that have shaped strategic and creative communication in Quebec over the past year.
Inspired by the best international and national awards, Idéa is pursuing its mission of celebrating the diverse talent of local professionals, craftspeople, and clients, through six major disciplines of strategic and creative communication:
This edition featured a revamped format that was more integrated and inclusive, notably thanks to the launch of the very first Idéa Conference. This new event offered advertisers and agencies a unique opportunity to reflect on performance in 2026.
- Craft/Production
- Creative Advertising
- Design
- Media
- Product and Digital Experiences
- Business Results and Strategy
2026 Edition
The winners of the 2026 edition have now been announced!
Discover the award-winning projects and achievements that stood out this year across the competition’s various disciplines.
To view the complete list of 2026 winners, visit the Idéa Award page.
To learn more about 2026 Idéa Day program.
Exceptional juries to evaluate your projects
The six professionals who will chair the juries for the 7th edition of the Idéa competition have now been announced. Their expertise and keen insight will ensure a rigorous and inspiring evaluation.
- Craft/Production: Jean-François Asselin, Director, Cinélande
- Advertising Creation: Sann Sava, Chief Creative Officer and Founder, Nosolo
- Design: David Kessous, Executive Creative Director – Branding and Design, LG2
- Media: Bobby Destounis, President and Co-founder, Panoply Media
- Digital Products and Experiences: Marie-Bénédict Jacquemin, Creative Director
- Business Results and Strategy: Michel-Alex Lessard, Senior Vice-President and Chief Strategy Officer, Cossette
Album
Check out the full album from Idéa here!
Information
Mireille Forest
Director, Events and Special Projects
Background
In October 2019, A2C announced the launch of the Idéa Awards in partnership with Société des designers graphiques du Québec (SDGQ), and with the support of Infopresse and several partners. An agreement has been reached with Infopresse to ensure a smooth transition with existing awards that have been brought together under Idéa.
