The Generated
AwardsTM
Recognizing the year’s best AI-made ads.
May 27, 2026 · Lavan Chelsea, New York
NOMINATIONS CLOSING MAY 18
Nominate a projectThe last twelve months made AI video real. Sora, Veo, Runway Gen‑4, Kling, Hailuo — the tools crossed a line. So did the work.
We’re honoring that year. On time. In person.
CATEGORIES
The Categories
9 awards, 9 winners
| No. | Type | Award | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Craft | Best Storytelling | The creative writers who compel us to act, believe and buy. | Nominate a project → |
| 02 | Craft | Best Visual Effects | Making the impossible look and feel seamless and believable. | Nominate a project → |
| 03 | Craft | Best Audio Experience | The sonic half of the work — sound, music and effects. | Nominate a project → |
| 04 | Craft | Best Direction | The visionary at the helm — courage and excellence at the frontier. | Nominate a project → |
| 05 | Special | Best Bootstrapped Ad | Maximum wow, minimal resources. Best ad by an individual or small studio. | Nominate a project → |
| 06 | Industry | Platform of the Year | The most talked about product AI creators actually use. | Nominate a project → |
| 07 | Work | Commercial of the Year | The top prize. Fifteen to sixty seconds of pure commercial genius. | Nominate a project → |
| 08 | Industry | Influencer of the Year | The lighthouse leader who shows the GenAI creator community the way. | Nominate a project → |
| 09 | Honorary | Creator of the Year | They lead, others follow. The name everyone learned this year. | Nominate a project → |
| ✦ | Event | AI Creator Sprint Challenge | Challenge accepted. Hand-selected creators, real briefs, 8 hours to build. | Sprint Challenge details → |
JURY
The Jury
An independent panel decides who wins
To be announced
Jury reveal coming May 18
NOMINATE
How to Nominate
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tag @GeneratedAwards
with #nomination
WHO'S IN THE ROOM
THE VENUE
Lavan Chelsea
541 W 25th St, New York, NY 10001
A raw Chelsea gallery space built for projection, sound, and live audiences. One stage, no distractions.
View venue →FAQ
Frequently Asked
This is the first awards show dedicated to AI-generated commercial work. Where others focus on AI storytelling for entertainment, our focus is on storytelling with a purpose, using generative tools to promote and sell products, services, personalities and brands used by everyday citizens right now. 8 categories, one night, judged by an independent jury of creative leaders.
Anyone can nominate their favorite video ads and brands. Submissions must feature actual commercial companies, brands, products and services. There are no fees and no accounts required. Just drop a link and you’re done.
Any commercial video where AI tools played a significant role in the creative process — generation, editing, VFX, sound, or direction.
May 27, 2026 at Lavan Chelsea in New York City. The awards ceremony takes place on the evening of May 27th.
An independent jury reviews all nominations on a rolling basis. Final selections and winners are announced live at the ceremony.
This is an invitation only event with limited seating. You may request an invitation to attend through this site.
Applications for the 2026 jury have closed. You may still apply here to be considered for our next Generated Awards™ in the Fall.
A one-day creative sprint to be held Tuesday, May 26th. Pick a brand brief on-site and produce a 60-second AI-generated ad in 8 hours. Five winners each take home Apple AirPods Max and an Apple Studio Display. The 1st place winner also receives an automatic nomination into the Generated Awards show on May 27th.
Participation is by invitation only. Submit your interest HERE.