CELEBRATING THE best and brightest
The 2026 Rakuten Optimism Golden Link Awards celebrate excellence and innovation across affiliate marketing. Submissions are open to all attending advertisers, publishers, and agencies, as well as Rakuten client services teams.
Entries are now open and will close on March 20th, 2026.
The awards show will take place on Tuesday, May 5 at the Arizona Biltmore. This year's theme is a Golden Age Gala, and dinner will begin at 5:30 pm, with the Golden Link Awards ceremony at 6:45 pm, followed by celebrations at 8 pm. Entry is included in your conference ticket.