2026 winners & Standouts

These six Indie Impact Award winners prove that great out-of-home creative isn’t just for big brands with big budgets. These campaigns show how independent billboard companies and their creative partners help small businesses stand out in unforgettable ways. Whether through bold simplicity, clever messaging, or striking visuals, each winning ad demonstrates the kind of creativity that turns a local brand into a must-see moment.

Rather than ranking winners by gold or silver, each campaign was awarded a unique superlative that reflects what made it shine. From the most unexpected concept to the most compelling execution, these awards celebrate the distinct creative strengths that set each campaign apart.

Radical Reveal

winner

Meadow Outdoor

Budget BlinDs
Eugene, OR

Andrew Husband
Creative Director

WORDS That Work

Winner

Link Media Outdoor

Hatco
Sturgeon Bay, WI

Brandon Sweeney
creative director

Rob Wamsley
General Manager

EWWWWWWWWW

winner

Melody Roberts | Out of Home Creative

ABC Home & Commercial Services
Austin, TX

Melody Roberts
Creative Director
OOHC and Reagan Outdoor Austin

Les Stobart
Director of Marketing
ABC Home & Commercial Services

Durden Outdoor

Oaks on Park
Dothan, AL

Makayla Jennings
Graphic Designer

Big Ass Bling

Winner

Size Matters

Winner

Adams Outdoor

ShopRite
Lehigh Valley, PA

nathan linder
sr. art director

nathan linder
copywriter

rob rindock
account executive

Mike Ferreire
operations manager

Too Hot to Handle

Winner

Durden Outdoor

Oaks on Park
Dothan, AL

Makayla Jennings
Graphic Designer

Standouts

These 20 entries earned their place as Standouts by demonstrating exceptional creativity, execution, and impact. Each one reflects the skill and ingenuity of independent billboard companies and their designers. These campaigns deserve to be recognized—and remembered.

FLO Advertising

Coastal Outdoor