The acceptance of applications for the V Russian National Award in the field of creative industries has started

ANO Creative Economy has opened the acceptance of applications for the V anniversary season of the Russian National Award in the field of creative industries. The award is the country's main award in the field of creative industries and the only cross-industry award in the world that covers all 16 areas of the creative sector.

The award identifies the best regions, cities, practices and companies in the field of creative industries, encouraging projects, outstanding figures, creators and professionals whose breakthrough achievements and personal contributions are changing the creative landscape of Russia.

This year, the award is presented in 11 categories that cover key areas of creative sector development.:

1. Creative region;
2. Creative event;
3. Creative innovations;
4. The cultural code;
5. Agrocreanomics;
6. Creative integration;
7. The creative trend;
8. The impact pulse;
9. Global Creanomics;
10. Competencies in creanomics;
11. A creative city.

This approach allows for a more holistic assessment of achievements in modern creative, innovative and infrastructural projects, which is especially important for the anniversary year. Over the past five years, the award has become one of the most significant events in Russia, an integral part of a large ecosystem of creative industries and a reflection of changes and evolution in the creative economy of Russia.

"Five years ago, we started with the idea of bringing together the best. Today, our creative community and hundreds of award—winning projects are a real force changing the country's economy. In the anniversary year, we want to show representatives of the industries as new heroes, symbols of Russia's success. Our key task is to find, develop and promote Russian authors and projects that reveal the identity, cultural code and values of our country through modern forms. The five—year award proved that Russia's creative potential is a valuable economic asset. Now we are looking for the next wave of leaders — projects ready to occupy new markets and strengthen the country's economic sovereignty in the world!" said Marina Mongush, President of ANO Creative Economy.

The finalists of the award will be determined from November 20 to November 24, 2025. Next, the laureates will be determined by an honorary jury, which will include more than 30 experts — government representatives, leaders and practitioners of the creative industries. The winners will receive a symbolic trophy — a statuette in the shape of a sunflower, designed by students of the Stieglitz Academy, which embodies continuous creative growth and a symbol of creativity.

The award ceremony will take place on December 1, 2025 at the Zaryadye Concert Hall in a unique creative and architectural environment.

You can apply for participation on the official website of the Russian National Award in the field of Creative Industries.