The Audio & Radio Lynx celebrates creativity that is wired for sound - work that communicates a brand message through audio excellence, sonic innovation or superior aural storytelling across the airwaves and digital streams.

The main criteria considered during judging will be the idea, the execution and the impact.

There is no overall limit to how many times the same piece of work can be entered into Audio & Radio as long as the categories chosen are relevant. However, the same piece of work may only be entered once in ‘D. Audio & Radio: Sectors’.

In sections B and D each execution constitutes one entry and all executions must have run within the eligibility period.

In sections A and C multiple executions may be entered as one entry. However all audio & radio executions must have run within the eligibility period.

Subtitles are highly recommended on all case films, films, demo films and original content.

The Brand Experience & Activation Lynx celebrates creative, comprehensive brand building through the next level use of experience design, activation, immersive, retail and 360° customer engagement. 

The work will need to demonstrate how the customer journey, experience of the brand and optimisation of every touch point led to increased brand affinity and commercial success.

A number of criteria will be considered during judging and weighted as follows: 20% idea; 20% strategy; 30% execution; 30% results. 

The same piece of work can be entered up to three times in Brand Experience & Activation. However, the same piece of work may only be entered once in ‘A. Brand Experience & Activation: Sectors’.

Subtitles are highly recommended on all case films, films, demo films and original content.

The Creative Commerce Lynx celebrates the innovative and creative approach to online and offline commerce, payment solutions and transactional journeys.

The work will need to demonstrate how innovation and optimisation at any point of the end to end customer journey led to increased consumer engagement and commercial success.

A number of criteria will be considered during judging and weighted as follows: 30% Idea; 20% strategy; 20% execution; 30% results.

The same piece of work can be entered up to three times in Creative Commerce. However, the same piece of work may only be entered once in ‘A. Creative Commerce: Sectors’.

Subtitles are highly recommended on all case films, films, demo films and original content.

The Creative Effectiveness Lynx celebrates the measurable impact of creative work.

The work will need to demonstrate how an effective strategy rooted in creativity has met its chosen business objectives, how it generated positive customer outcomes and drove sustainable business impact over time.

A number of criteria will be considered during judging, weighted as follows: 25% idea; 25% strategy; 50% impact and results.

The same piece of work can be entered up to three times in Creative Effectiveness. However, the same piece of work may only be entered once in ‘A. Creative Effectiveness: Sectors’.

To be eligible, your work must have won or been shortlisted at Dubai Lynx in 2023, 2024, or 2025.

Subtitles are highly recommended on all case films, films, demo films and original content.

The Creative Strategy Lynx celebrates the idea behind the idea, how strategic planning can redefine a brand, reinvent its business, and influence consumers or wider culture.

The work wil need to demonstrate exceptional interpretation of the business/brand challenge, breakthrough thinking and transformational problem-solving that led to compelling creative strategy.

A number of criteria will be considered during judging, weighted as follows: 30% interpretation of business/brand challenge; 30% insight/breakthrough thinking; 20% creative idea; 20% outcome/results.

The same piece of work can be entered up to three times in Creative Strategy.

The Creative Strategy Lynx eligibility dates are 01 January 2023 - 22 January 2026, where the strategy being judged was first implemented within the eligibility period, except for category 'B04 Long-term Strategy', which has an eligibility period of 01 January 2021 - 22nd January 2026. 

Subtitles are highly recommended on all case films, films, demo films and original content.

The Design Lynx celebrates visual craftsmanship. 

The work will need to demonstrate how design has been used to define a brand or communicate its key messages, achieving consumer recognition or understanding through a unique visual identity.

A number of criteria will be considered during judging, weighted as follows: 40% idea; 40% execution; 20% results.

There is no overall limit to how many times the same piece of work can be entered into Design as long as the categories chosen are relevant.

All work entered into category 'A04. Product Design' must be available for purchase in order to be eligible.

Subtitles are highly recommended on all case films, films, demo films and original content.

The Digital Craft Lynx celebrates technological artistry. 

The work will need to demonstrate exceptional form and function in a digital context, demonstrating flawless design and masterful execution, offering an outstanding user experience created for all digital environments that moves a brand forward.

The main criteria considered during judging will be the execution and experience.

There is no overall limit to how many times the same piece of work can be entered into Digital Craft.

Subtitles are highly recommended on all case films, films, demo films and original content.

The Direct Lynx celebrates targeted and response-driven creativity.

The work will need to demonstrate how insights and/or data were used as part of the strategy to engage specific target audience groups and develop customer relationships, inspiring action and producing measurable results.

A number of criteria will be considered during judging and weighted as follows: 30% idea; 20% strategy; 20% execution; 30% impact and results.

The same piece of work can be entered up to three times in Direct. However, the same piece of work may only be entered once in ‘A. Direct: Sectors’.

Subtitles are highly recommended on all case films, films, demo films and original content.

The Entertainment Lynx celebrates creativity that turns content into culture. 

The work will need to demonstrate ideas that are unskippable. It should captivate in order to cut through, communicating a brand message or connecting with consumers in a new way.

A number of criteria will be considered during judging and weighted as follows: 30% creative idea; 20% strategy & insight; 30% craft & execution; 20% results.

Brands refers to talent, artists, creators, influencers, streamers, athletes, teams, organisations, sponsors, platforms, media owners, rights holders or any entity that produces and distributes products and content related to the entertainment industry.

There is no overall limit to how many times the same piece of work can be entered into Entertainment as long as the categories chosen are relevant. 

Subtitles are highly recommended on all case films, films, demo films and original content.

The Film Lynx celebrates the creativity of the moving image. 

The work will need to demonstrate brilliant brand storytelling intended for a screen; filmed content created for TV, cinema, online and out-of-home experiences.

The main criteria considered during judging will be the idea, the execution and the impact.

There is no overall limit to how many times the same piece of work can be entered into Film as long as the categories chosen are relevant. However, the same piece of work may only be entered once into section ‘A. TV/Cinema Film: Sectors’ and once into section 'B. Online Film: Sectors'. 
 
In sections A, B, C and D each execution constitutes one entry. In Sections E and F multiple executions may be entered as one entry. However all Film executions must have run within the eligibility period.

Multiple microfilm executions can be entered as one entry up to a maximum 3 minutes. Each microfilm should be a maximum of 15 seconds in length and all entries must have run within the eligibility period.

Subtitles are highly recommended on all case films, films, demo films and original content.

The Film Craft Lynx celebrates onscreen artistry. 

The work will need to demonstrate exceptional filmmaking, showcasing technical skill and prowess in production/post-production, elevating an idea or dramatically enhancing its execution.

The main criterion considered during judging will be the execution.

There is no overall limit to how many times the same piece of work can be entered into Film Craft.

Each execution constitutes one entry, and all executions must have run within the eligibility period.
 
Multiple microfilm executions can be entered as one entry up to a maximum of 60 seconds. Each microfilm should be a maximum of 15 seconds in length and all entries must have run within the eligibility period.

Subtitles are highly recommended on all case films, films, demo films and original content.

Glass: The Award for Change recognises creative work that addresses inequality and prejudice by consciously representing and empowering marginalised communities. This can include, but not be limited to, disabled people, Black and Indigenous people, refugees, asylum seekers, displaced individuals, minority religious groups, marginalised ethnic groups, LGBTQ+ communities, underserved socioeconomic groups and people of all ages, especially those underrepresented or stigmatised in society.

Celebrating brands that use creative excellence to drive cultural shifts, create systemic change, and set new standards for positive impact for the communities it serves.

A number of criteria will be considered during judging and weighted as follows: 25% idea; 25% strategy; 50% impact and results.

The same piece of work can be entered up to two times in Glass. 

The work entered into Glass can be for any commercial or non-commercial client, regardless of the product or service or the medium of communication.

Shortlisted entrants will be required to present their work to the jury online.

All case films, films, demo films and original content must be subtitled in English.

All entry fees for Glass are donated to related charities that will be announced after the festival has taken place.

The Healthcare Lynx celebrates creativity found in consumer healthcare as well as the more regulated pharmaceutical industry.

Consumer Healthcare work will need to demonstrate an inspired approach to exceptionally engaging work that publicly educates, promotes non-prescription products, allows self-diagnosis or facilitates pro-active personal care.

Pharma work will need to demonstrate ideas that inform and engage health practitioners, patients and targeted consumers; work that brings science and innovation to life, facilitating diagnosis, prescription, disease mitigation or illness management.

Criteria considered during judging will be medium dependent. 

There is no overall limit to how many times the same piece of work may be entered into Healthcare as long as the categories and mediums chosen are relevant. However, the same piece of work may only be entered as Health & Wellness in sections A, B, C & D or as Pharma Section E.

All entrants must provide regulatory requirements for your region in relation to your submission.

Subtitles are highly recommended on all case films, films, demo films and original content.

The Industry Craft Lynx celebrates the creative artistry, talent and skill required to deliver a beautifully executed solution and bring a creative idea to life. 

The work will need to demonstrate the highest levels of expertise and vision in the application of creative techniques.

The main criterion considered during judging will be the execution. Digital only work should be entered into digital craft and will not be eligible here. 

Single executions of Packaging, Print & Publishing and Outdoor should only be entered into the relevant category. However if they form part of a wider campaign, they will be accepted into Brand & Communications Design.

For Standard Print and Outdoor entries, each execution constitutes one entry.

For Packaging and Brand & Communications Design entries, whole campaigns should be entered as one entry.

There is no overall limit to how many times the same piece of work can be entered into Industry Craft.

Subtitles are highly recommended on all case films, films, demo films and original content.

Celebrating creative communications for luxury goods and experiences with work that brings an aspirational lifestyle to life.

The Luxury Lynx will recognise branded communications and solutions that drive business performance and brand loyalty. 

The Luxury Lynx will also recognise creativity and innovation that are rooted in craftsmanship. Work that should aim to set a new benchmark for the luxury sector, including the creative evolution of business models and broader transformation. 

A number of criteria will be considered during judging, weighted as follows: 20% creative idea; 20% strategy; 30% execution; 30% results

There is no overall limit to how many times the same piece of work can be entered into the Luxury Lynx as long as the categories chosen are relevant.

Subtitles are highly recommended on all case films, films, demo films and original content.

The Media Lynx celebrates the context of creativity.

The work will need to demonstrate an inspiring and innovative implementation of media ideas, enhanced and amplified by a game-changing channel strategy that takes consumers on new journeys and unlocks new experiences.

A number of criteria will be considered during judging, weighted as follows: 30% insight and idea; 30% media strategy and targeting; 20% media execution; 20% impact and results.

The same piece of work can be entered up to three times in Media, not including section 'E: Excellence in Media Craft'. However, the same piece of work may only be entered once in ‘A. Media: Sectors’.

The work in section 'E: Excellence in Media Craft' can only be submitted and paid for by independent media agencies or companies owned by a media network or independent media network. The same piece of work can be entered only once in each category within this section.

Subtitles are highly recommended on all case films, films, demo films and original content.

The Outdoor Lynx celebrates creativity experienced out of home. 

The work will need to demonstrate ideas that engage in the field. Work that leverages public spaces to communicate a message or immerse consumers in a brand experience.

The main criteria considered during judging will be the idea, the execution and the impact.

There is no overall limit to how many times the same piece of work can be entered into Outdoor as long as the categories chosen are relevant. However, the same piece of work may only be entered once in ‘A. Billboards: Sectors’ and/or ‘B. Posters: Sectors’.

In sections A and B each execution constitutes one entry and all executions must have run within the eligibility period.

In Sections C, D and E multiple executions may be entered as one entry however all Outdoor executions must have run within the eligibility period.

Subtitles are highly recommended on all case films, films, demo films and original content.

The PR Lynx celebrates the craft of strategic and creative communication. 

The work will need to demonstrate how original thinking, transformative insight and a strategy rooted in earned media have influenced opinion and driven progress and change in business, society or culture. Work that has storytelling at its core and establishes, protects and enhances the reputation and business of an organisation or brand.

A number of criteria will be considered during judging, weighted as follows: 20% creative idea; 30% PR strategy; 20% PR execution; 30% impact and results.

The same piece of work can be entered up to three times in PR. However, the same piece of work may only be entered once in ‘A. PR: Sectors’.

The work in section 'E: Excellence in PR Craft' can only be submitted and paid for by independent PR agencies or companies owned by a PR network or independent PR network. The same piece of work can be entered only once in each category within this section. 

Subtitles are highly recommended on all case films, films, demo films and original content.

The Print & Publishing Lynx celebrates creativity in circulation. 

The work will need to demonstrate ideas that leap off the page. Entries should showcase ingenuity and outstanding craftsmanship in published media including books, magazines, covers and digital publications for public distribution.

The main criteria considered during judging will be the idea, the execution and the impact.

There is no overall limit to how many times the same piece of work can be entered into Print & Publishing as long as the categories chosen are relevant. However, the same piece of work may only be entered once in ‘A. Print: Sectors’.

In section A, each execution constitutes one entry and all executions must have run within the eligibility period.
In sections B, C and D multiple executions may be entered as one entry however all Print & Publishing executions must have run within the eligibility period.

Subtitles are highly recommended on all case films, films, demo films and original content.

The Social & Creator Lynx celebrates creative social thinking and strategic influencer marketing solutions.

The work should demonstrate how levels of engagement, social reach and the creative use of social media, brand ambassadors, creators, celebrities and influencers led to commercial success.

A number of criteria will be considered during judging, weighted as follows: 30% idea; 20% strategy; 20% execution; 30% results.

There is no overall limit to how many times the same piece of work can be entered into Social & Creator as long as the categories chosen are relevant. However, the same piece of work may only be entered once in ‘A. Social & Creator: Sectors’.

Subtitles are highly recommended on all case films, films, demo films and original content.

The Integrated Lynx celebrates work that uses multiple media platforms.

The work should demonstrate the integration of chosen elements or channels throughout the campaign. It should illustrate how the different media complemented and built on each other to drive tangible business results, while being instrumental in driving cultural change or integral to achieving the brand's purpose.

The same piece of work can only be entered once in Integrated.

Subtitles are highly recommended on all case films, films, demo films and original content.

The Integrated Lynx celebrate work that uses multiple media platforms.

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DIGITAL CRAFT

DIRECT

ENTERTAINMENT

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FILM CRAFT

GLASS: THE AWARD FOR CHANGE

HEALTHCARE

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