Dates and Fees
Important dates for entering
Entries open: 9 October 2025
First late fee applies: After 11 December 2025
Second fee applies: After 15 January 2026
Final deadline: 22 January 2026
Awards Ceremony: 8 October 2026
If you are concerned that you won’t meet the final deadline on 22 January 2026, please get in touch.
Release of Results
Award
Shortlist
Winners (Awards ceremony)
Audio & Radio
Thursday 01 October
Thursday 08 October
Creative Strategy
Thursday 01 October
Thursday 08 October
Direct
Thursday 01 October
Thursday 08 October
Entertainment
Thursday 01 October
Thursday 08 October
Industry Craft
Thursday 01 October
Thursday 08 October
Social & Creator
Thursday 01 October
Thursday 08 October
Film Craft
Friday 02 October
Thursday 08 October
Media
Friday 02 October
Thursday 08 October
PR
Friday 02 October
Thursday 08 October
Print & Publishing
Friday 02 October
Thursday 08 October
Creative Effectiveness
Monday 05 October
Thursday 08 October
Design
Monday 05 October
Thursday 08 October
Digital Craft
Monday 05 October
Thursday 08 October
Film
Monday 05 October
Thursday 08 October
Outdoor
Monday 05 October
Thursday 08 October
Brand Experience & Activation
Tuesday 06 October
Thursday 08 October
Healthcare
Tuesday 06 October
Thursday 08 October
Glass: The Award for Change
Wednesday 07 October
Thursday 08 October
Integrated
Wednesday 07 October
Thursday 08 October
Creative Commerce
Thursday 08 October
Thursday 08 October
Awards entry fees
Lynx Award- Price in USD
Fee until 11 December 2025
Fee after 11 December 2025
Fee after 15 January 2025
Audio & Radio
575
720
780
Brand Experience & Activation
630
775
835
Creative Commerce
630
775
835
Creative Effectiveness
965
1,110
1,170
Creative Strategy
630
775
835
Design
575
720
780
Digital Craft
835
980
1040
Direct
630
775
835
Entertainment
835
980
1040
Film
835
980
1040
Film Craft
835
980
1040
Glass: The Award For Change
575
720
780
Healthcare
630
775
835
Industry Craft
575
720
780
Integrated
965
1110
1170
Luxury
630
775
835
Media
630
775
835
Outdoor
575
720
780
PR
630
775
835
Print & Publishing
575
720
780
Social & Creator
630
775
835
Refunds / Cancellations
This helpful summary is only a guide to the key points about refunds/cancellations. It is not a substitute for reading the full rules of entering, terms & conditions, refunds/cancellations and our policies on ineligible and "scam" entries, which can all be downloaded in the Entry Kit: The Rules.
Withdrawing on or before 11 December 2025 – receiving a refund
An entrant may withdraw their entries on or before 11 December 2025 for any reason and be eligible for a refund of the entry fee paid, minus a processing fee of USD 155.
Withdrawing after 11 December 2025 – not receiving a refund
An entrant may withdraw their entries after 11 December 2025 but won’t be eligible for a refund.