CHICAGO, IL (23 April 2026) — The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 Gold Quill Awards, honoring outstanding achievements in strategic communication from professionals and teams around the globe.
After more than five decades, the IABC Gold Quill Awards continue to set the global standard for excellence in strategic communications. Widely regarded as a pinnacle achievement for professional communicators, the Gold Quill Awards recognize work that delivers measurable results, demonstrates strategic thinking, and drives meaningful impact for organizations and communities.
This year’s awards cycle saw an increase in submissions and global participation compared to last year, reflecting the growing importance and sophistication of strategic communications across industries and regions. With hundreds of entries submitted from more than a dozen countries, the 2026 Gold Quill Awards highlight the truly global nature of the profession and the rising demand for thoughtful communication strategies. From healthcare campaigns and leadership engagement initiatives to social impact programs and digital innovation, this year’s winning submissions showcased the breadth and depth of strategic communication excellence across continents and sectors. Entries were evaluated by an international panel of accredited communication professionals using IABC’s rigorous scoring criteria, which emphasize strategic alignment, creative execution, ethical practice, and measurable results.
We hope to see you at the 2026 Gold Quill Awards Reception on 14 June 2026 in Toronto as we honor the remarkable achievements of professional communicators around the globe. Make sure to add the Awards Reception to your new or existing registration for the IABC World Conference 2026. To learn more about the Gold Quill Awards and see a full list of winners, visit the Gold Quill website.
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About IABC
Setting a standard of excellence since 1970, the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) is a vibrant global membership association with thousands of members from across the globe. IABC programming, delivered locally and globally through chapters and regions, includes certification and awards to provide communications benchmarks for business executives. Focused around the Global Standard (ethics, consistency, context, analysis, strategy, and engagement), IABC helps guide careers and advance the profession.