Special Awards

Special Awards are won through the calculation of points from winning and shortlisted entries at Dubai Lynx, instead of being awarded by a Jury.

Think your creativity could climb the rankings? Read the full rules for the Dubai Lynx Special Awards in our Entry Kit: The Rules.

Network of the Year This Award will go to the network whose member companies secure the most points for shortlisted and awarded entries.

Companies credited in the Idea Creation role will gain points.

MENA Agency of the Year Special Award To be named Agency of the Year, your agency must obtain the most points for shortlisted and awarded entries.

Companies credited in the Idea Creation role will gain points.

Independent MENA Agency of the Year Special Award 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 Media Network of the Year Award will go to the media network whose member companies obtain the most points for shortlisted and awarded entries.

Companies credited in the Media Placement role in the Media Lynx gain points.

The Dubai Lynx Golden Palm This Award is specifically for production companies. To win, you’ll need to obtain the most points for shortlisted and awarded entries in the following Lynx and Mediums:

Digital Craft, Entertainment (Categories A01, A02, A03, F01, G01 & H01), Film and Film Craft Lynx as well as the Digital Craft, Entertainment, Film, Film Craft and Mobile Mediums in the Healthcare Lynx.

Companies credited in the Production role in the Awards and Mediums listed above will gain points.