Announcing the 2025 ICAS Special Recognition Award

The International Council for Advertising Self-Regulation (ICAS) is thrilled to announce the second edition of the ICAS Special Recognition Award, a flagship category in the upcoming 2025 ICAS Global Awards.

This award celebrates the outstanding contributions of Advertising Standards Bodies / Self-Regulatory Organizations (SROs) in 2023 and 2024. It acknowledges exceptional performance, resilience, and commitment to advancing advertising self-regulation at both local and global levels.

What Does the Award Recognize?

The ICAS Special Recognition Award honors SROs that have:

• Delivered outstanding performance in their local markets.
• Overcome significant challenges with resilience and determination.
• Shown exemplary dedication to supporting regional or global initiatives in advertising self-regulation.
• Played a pivotal role in helping other SROs thrive.

This award not only highlights remarkable achievements in individual markets but also recognizes the creativity and perseverance of smaller SROs as they navigate unique challenges.

Who Can Nominate?

• Self-Nominations Are Not Allowed: SROs must be nominated by another ICAS member.
• Who Can Nominate?: Any ICAS member, industry participant, or association within the ICAS network can submit a nomination. Each nominator is limited to one nomination.

Judging Process

The ICAS Special Recognition Award is judged by designated members of the ICAS Executive Committee, making it an official ICAS Executive Committee Award.

How to Nominate

ICAS members are encouraged to nominate an SRO they believe deserves the 2025 Special Recognition Award. Nominations should include a brief statement explaining why the nominee stands out, citing specific achievements or contributions.

Celebrate Excellence in Advertising Self-Regulation

The ICAS Special Recognition Award underscores the vital role SROs play in fostering ethical advertising practices, whether through outstanding local initiatives or meaningful contributions to the global ICAS network. It is an opportunity to spotlight the resilience, creativity, and commitment that drive advertising self-regulation worldwide.

Submit your nominations today and help us honor the exceptional efforts of SROs around the globe!