The WIPO-NCAC Copyright Awards program is the result of the cooperation between the National Copyright Administration of the People’s Republic of China (NCAC) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). This biennial award is the only international award and the highest accolade in the  copyright sector in China.

Its precursor was the WIPO Creativity Award (China), which was held in 2008, 2010, 2012 and 2015. It has presented awards to 55 copyright-related companies, organizations and copyright holders, garnering global attention and receiving active responses.

The WIPO-NCAC Copyright Awards 2016 consists of Creativity Award, Award for Copyright Utilization, Award for Copyright Protection, and Award for Copyright Administration Management, all of which celebrate the achievements of individuals and entities in the four sectors.