We encourage all ICMA members to enter the 2026 ICMA Élan Awards of Excellence and showcase your best work on a global stage. Each year, the Élan Awards recognize outstanding achievement in card design, personalization, fulfillment and innovation across the global card industry. With expanded categories this year—including separate awards for custom and machine fulfillment, as well as supplier and vendor innovations in materials, software and equipment—there are more opportunities than ever to find the right fit for your work. 

Élan Award winners are selected from more than 100 entries worldwide and will be honored during a special ceremony at the ICMA EXPO in Orlando on April 21. Open exclusively to ICMA members, the awards offer high-profile recognition, increased visibility and meaningful promotional value. Submissions are due Wednesday, February 18, and we look forward to celebrating your excellence. 

For more information and to enter, visit icma.com/elan-awards/overview.