The entry must have been created within the context of a normal paying contract and genuine brief from a brand OR, if it’s a case of self-promotion or a non-profit organisation, the brand has approved all the media / production / implementation. Download the Entry Kit for more information.
Eligibility dates are dependent on the Lynx Award and year that is being entered. Please check the eligibility criteria on our Rules & Eligibility page.
If you're not sure whether your work is eligible get in touch.
Entries will open in October 2023. You can find further details on our dates & fees page.
Awards Experts are available all year to talk you through the process and give you further advice about any specific queries, including help with category selection. Contact us if you need help.
The Supporting Material Guidelines can be found in Entry Kit 1. Download the Entry Kit.
If you are concerned that you won’t meet the final deadline, please get in touch.
All media included in your entry must be the final version at the point that you complete and pay for them. No replacement or additional media can be accepted after an entry has been finalised and received by the Festival without exception.
We accept Credit Card and Bank Transfer Payments . If you wish to change your payment method after you have submitted your entries, please get in touch with our Awards Experts for more information.
The entry fee is charged per individual entry, i.e. one piece of work entered in a single category. The fees per Lynx Award differ, you can find all fees on our Dates & Fees page.
After submission, each entry is reviewed by our Awards experts before it is presented to the Jury. Please make sure that the Entry Contact is ready to be contacted by our team if we have any need for clarification about your entry. Find out more about the judging process.
To request a withdrawal, please email withdrawals@dubailynx.com with your entry number and title. Please check our Dates & Fees page for further information on the withdrawals process.
Shortlists will be announced on dubailynx.com on 14 March 2023.
Winners will be announced on dubailynx.com on 15 March 2023.