Military Creator Awards — The Kadre
The inaugural · A flagship program of The Kadre

Military Creator Awards.

Recognizing the military-connected creators whose work is shaping culture, community, and industry. Winners announced live at the Military Creator Summit.

Applications openSEP 26, 2026
Winners announcedAPR 16, 2027
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The Military Creator Awards trophy — a crystal A with a brass play-button triangle
The Military Creator Award

The Military Creator Awards honor excellence across the disciplines military-connected creators actually work in: video, podcasting, writing, photography, livestreaming, education, and creative entrepreneurship.

Entries are evaluated by a panel of working creators, educators, and industry professionals against published criteria. Audience size is one input among many, never the deciding factor.

Winners are announced live on April 16, 2027 at the Military Creator Summit in San Antonio, Texas.

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Eligibility

Who can enter.

Entrants must be military-connected: active duty, veterans, National Guard, Reserve, military spouses, or Gold Star family members. Work submitted must have been published between January 1 and November 30, 2026.

You may enter your own work or nominate another creator. There is no fee to enter, and no requirement to attend the Summit to win.

Get notified when applications open Email the awards team
Presented at the Summit

Winners are announced on stage.

The awards presentation closes the Military Creator Summit on April 16, 2027 at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas.

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