These are the awards that are won through the calculation of points from winning and shortlisted entries at Dubai Lynx rather than awarded by a jury.
You can find the full rules for the Special Awards in Entry Kit 3: The Rules and Terms & Conditions.
In previous years we have awarded the following Special Awards at Dubai Lynx:
Network of the Year The winner will be the Network whose member companies obtain the most points for winning and shortlisted entries. Companies credited in the Idea Creation role will receive points.
Agency of the Year The winner will be the Agency that obtains the most points for winning and shortlisted entries. Companies credited in the Idea Creation role will receive points.
Independent Agency of the Year The winner will be the Independent Agency that obtains the most points for winning and shortlisted entries. Companies credited in the Idea Creation role will receive points.
Media Network of the Year The winner will be the Media Network whose member companies obtain the most points for winning and shortlisted entries. Companies credited in the Media Placement role in Media Lynx receive points.
Golden Palm The winner will be the Production Company that obtains the most points for winning and shortlisted entries in the following Lynx: Film, Film Craft, Digital, Entertainment (Section A) and Mobile and the following Healthcare mediums: Film, Film Craft, Branded Content & Entertainment, Digital, Digital Craft and Mobile. Companies credited in the Production role in the Lynx and Mediums listed above receive points towards The Golden Palm.