The new season of Croatia’s flagship digital competition is here with a refreshed agenda and a record-breaking setup. You can submit any project executed between 17 February 2025 and 13 February 2026, and the winners will be announced at DK2026 stage in Rovinj.
MIXX Awards Croatia celebrates the sharpest digital campaigns, tools and platforms in marketing communications. It is kicking off its new season with more updates than ever. This year brings a record 20 categories, the largest jury to date and a set of new resources to help you perfect your entry, including real entry examples, the MIXX Fit Check questionnaire and a January meetup for entrants.
MIXX Awards Croatia has partnered with Admixer Media, the official Google Ads Sales Representative in Croatia, strengthening its connection to the global digital ecosystem and top industry standards.
We are proud to support the MIXX Awards 2026 as an exclusive sponsor. For Admixer Media, the official Google Ads Sales Representative in Croatia, this partnership is a natural continuation of our mission to advance best practices in digital marketing and contribute to the development of the local market. I look forward to celebrating the outstanding achievements of the marketing community together with our partners, clients and colleagues from the industry, said Ivana Prakiš, Product Director at Admixer Media Croatia, who will join the competition jury on this occasion.
MIXX is entering the new season with new categories and new energy that I am sure will motivate even those who have viewed submitting their work with some skepticism until now. Because of this, I expect not only a larger number of entries but also higher quality submissions, as well as a generally positive atmosphere that continues to grow around the entire MIXX competition. I can freely say that this is one of the most important awards overall, and that this year both the jury and the MIXX Committee will do everything we can to raise MIXX one step higher. From personal experience, I can confirm that winning MIXX awards brings new and fresh interest in you and your agency. The market recognizes MIXX and validates its importance in the real world, beyond the confetti and stage lights. I advise everyone to start preparing on time (look who’s saying this!), to focus on choosing the right category, presenting results and the key aspects of the campaign as clearly as possible, and to study the new categories carefully, because I believe that with them, we have finally covered some previously overlooked aspects of our industry. And reach out to us. Our goal is to help you throughout the process., added Nebojša Grbačić, the President of this year’s jury.
NEW CATEGORIES: SOCIAL, EXPORT AND PUBLISHERS
Social is running the show in digital and MIXX is giving it the visibility it deserves. Best Social Campaign rewards campaigns where social media and messaging platforms are the primary stage. Best Social Media celebrates always-on content that consistently keeps a brand’s community engaged and loyal.
Export work gets its spotlight too. Best Export Campaign awards digital or integrated campaigns created in Croatia and executed in at least one international market. Best Export Platform highlights Croatian built digital products, such as websites, apps and e-commerce solutions, launched outside Croatia. In both categories, only results from international markets count.
Publisher entries are now split into two clear categories: Best Publisher Campaign recognizes campaigns that publishers or media brands conceived and ran on their own platforms, from native formats and branded content to socially responsible initiatives with measurable impact. Best Publisher Content highlights standout formats such as video series, podcasts, thematic articles and interactive projects that successfully attract and retain audiences.
BEST IN SHOW: THE ONE EVERYONE WANTS
The jury of leading Croatian experts will evaluate entries based on strategy, execution, creativity and results, with a strong focus on real value for brands and users. At the top of the ladder is Best in Show, the highest recognition within MIXX Awards Croatia. It is awarded to the highest scoring entry across all full campaign categories in Track I Campaigns. This is the title that marks one project as the digital benchmark of the year.
NEW RESOURCES FOR ENTRANTS
If you have a strong digital project but are not sure it fits MIXX or do not know which category to choose, use MIXX Fit Check. It is a short questionnaire where the Organizing Committee gives you a recommendation and advice on how to enter.
Most categories now also feature examples of winning projects that can serve as inspiration and a reference when you build your entry. You can find them in the Rulebook on the official DK website and in the winners’ gallery. For any technical questions or doubts about how to interpret the Rulebook, entrants can contact awards@danikomunikacija.com.
ENTRIES AND KEY DEADLINES
In the Campaigns track, only agencies can submit entries. The Tools/Platforms and Export tracks are open to agencies, advertisers, startups and other related companies, in line with Rules & Guidelines. The Publisher group remains reserved for publishers, who can now showcase the innovation and strength of their content and advertising projects even more clearly.
The eligibility period includes projects that ran between 17 February 2025 and 13 February 2026. The regular deadline is 13 January 2026 at 23:59, and the final late deadline is 13 February 2026 at 23:59. MIXX also rewards persistence with a 3 + 1 offer. If you submit three entries within the deadlines, you can submit a fourth entry free of charge.
All information about the competition, the entry form and the Rules & Guidelines is available here.
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