Building on more than three decades of shaping South African creativity, the iPendoring Awards continue their legacy of championing something simple but powerful: the freedom to create in the languages that shape South Africa’s stories: to #SayMo, because your mother tongue says it best.

Entries are now open at www.pendoring.co.za and will close on 28 August 2026, with the awards ceremony scheduled for November 2026. 

What began as an effort to broaden a communications landscape long shaped by English has evolved into a platform that celebrates the confidence, nuance and creativity found across South Africa’s eleven official indigenous languages, and the growing boldness with which they’re used across the industry.

This evolution is reflected in the breadth of the awards themselves. iPendoring recognises work across Design Communication, Digital Communication, Print Communication, Integrated Campaigns, Out of Home, Live Communication, Film, Radio and Student categories. From major agencies to independent creators, it remains one of the few platforms where indigenous language sits at the centre, not the sidelines.

Beyond traditional advertising and design, iPendoring continues to create space for publishing houses, digital creators, filmmakers and emerging storytellers working in indigenous languages, reflecting how audiences engage with content today, and how storytelling continues to evolve.

“At 31, iPendoring has reached a point of maturity where the conversation is no longer just about inclusion, but about excellence,” says General Manager Eben Keun. “We’re seeing more confident, more authentic work across languages, and that’s incredibly encouraging. Together with our partners, we’re excited to build on that momentum in this year’s awards.”

Originally published by Maria McCloy on Meta FB.