The Idéa Awards – the only competition rewarding the best in strategic and creative communications in Quebec – returns for its 7th edition!

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:
- Craft/Production
- Creative Advertising
- Design
- Media
- Product and Digital Experiences
- Business Results and Strategy
2026 Edition
On June 11, the A2C, in collaboration with the SDGQ, invites you to discover the initiatives that have shaped the strategic and creative communications industry over the past year, as part of the 7th edition of the Idéa Awards.
This year, the event is evolving with a more integrated and inclusive format, enhanced by the brand-new Idéa Conference. A strategic gathering for brands and agencies, offering concrete solutions to today’s challenges
The finalists have been announced! Get an look at the projects competing for the win in this video.
To learn more about Idéa Day and purchase your tickets: learn more.
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
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.
