The Audio & Radio Eurobest Award 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.

The Brand Experience & Activation Eurobest Award celebrates creative, comprehensive brand building through the next level use of experience design, activation, immersive, retail and 360° customer engagement. 

The Work should demonstrate how the customer journey, experience of the brand and optimisation of every touchpoint 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’.

The Creative B2B Eurobest Award celebrates a business product, proposition, service, solution or experience whose primary buyer is a business decision-maker or group of decision-makers/buyers who make purchases/transactions on behalf of another businesses. 

The work will need to demonstrate a blend of short-term tactics and long-term brand-building strategies that connect with customers, improve brand health and ultimately drive growth.

A number of criteria will be considered during judging, weighted as follows: 20% creative idea; 30% strategy; 20% execution; 30% results.

There is no overall limit to how many times the same piece of work can be entered into Creative B2B Eurobest Award as long as the categories chosen are relevant.

For the Creative B2B Eurobest Award, the eligibility dates are 14 August 2022 – 17 October 2024. The work being judged should have first been implemented within this eligibility period. Exceptionally, category A06. Long-term Brand Building has an eligibility period of 14 August 2021 – 17 October 2024.

The Creative Business Transformation Eurobest Award celebrates the creativity that drives businesses forward – creative thinking that changes how businesses organise themselves, how people work and how customers engage with them.

This Award recognises the ingenuity that leads to the creation of new products and services, and the reinvention of operations and customer experiences in companies of all sizes that drives transformative change.

The work should demonstrate how creative change has been achieved across core business functions and has delivered a positive impact and growth for business, staff or customers. This could include, but not be limited to, the creation of new products and services, the use of technology and business design and the reinvention of operations and customer experiences in order to generate transformative change.

A number of criteria will be considered during judging, weighted as follows: 30% strategy & process; 35% experience & implementation; 35% business results & impact.

The same piece of work can be entered up to three times in Creative Business Transformation.

For the Creative Business Transformation Eurobest Award, the eligibility dates are 14 August 2021 - 17 Oct 2024 where the transformation being judged was first implemented within the eligibility period, except for category 'B05. End-to-End Transformation', which has an eligibility period of 14 August 2019 - 17 Oct 2024.

The Creative Commerce Eurobest Award 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, 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’.

The Creative Data Eurobest Award celebrates the interplay of ideas and information. 

The work will need to demonstrate how the work was enhanced or driven by the creative use, interpretation, analysis or application of data. The creative use of data must sit at the core of the idea, and the results/impact must be clear and robust.

A number of criteria will be considered during judging, weighted as follows: 30% strategy; 30% use of data; 20% idea; 20% impact and results.

There is no overall limit to how many times the same piece of work can be entered into Creative Data as long as the categories chosen are relevant.

The Creative Effectiveness Eurobest Award 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, generated positive customer outcomes and driven 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.

To be eligible your work must have won or been shortlisted at Eurobest in 2020/2021, 2022 or 2023.

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’.

The Creative Strategy Eurobest Award celebrates the idea behind the idea – how strategic planning can redefine a brand, reinvent its business, and influence consumers or wider culture.

The work will need to demonstrate exceptional interpretation of the business/brand challenge, breakthrough thinking and transformational problem solving that led to a 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. 

For Creative Strategy Eurobest the eligibility dates are 14th August 2021 - 17th October 2024 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 14 August 2019 - 17 October 2024.

The Design Eurobest Award celebrates visual craftsmanship. 
The work will need to demonstrate how design has been used to define a brand or communicate its key messages. It should achieve 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 section 'F. Products' must be available for purchase in order to be eligible.

The Digital Craft Eurobest Award celebrates technological artistry. 

The work will need to demonstrate exceptional form and function in a digital context. It should have a flawless design and masterful execution and offer 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.

The Direct Eurobest Award 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, 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’.

The Entertainment Eurobest Award celebrates creativity that turns branded 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, weighted as follows: 20% strategy & insight; 30% creative idea; 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.

The Film Eurobest Award 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.

The Film Craft Eurobest Award celebrates on-screen artistry.

The work will need to demonstrate exceptional filmmaking. It should showcase 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.
 
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.

Glass: The Award for Change celebrates culture-shifting creativity.
The Glass Eurobest Award recognises work that implicitly or explicitly addresses issues of gender inequality or prejudice, through the conscious representation of gender in advertising.
The work will need to demonstrate ideas intended to change the world. It should set out to positively affect ingrained gender inequality, imbalance or injustice, and entries should illustrate how the work tackles, highlights or redresses issues of gender representation.

The same piece of work can only be entered only once into Glass.

The work entered into Glass can be for any commercial or non-commercial brand, regardless of the product or service being advertised, or the medium of communication, as long as they address the conscious representation of gender in advertising.

All entry fees for Glass are donated to related charities which will be announced nearer to the festival dates.

The Healthcare Eurobest Award celebrates creativity found in consumer healthcare as well as the more regulated pharmaceutical industry.

Consumer Healthcare entries should demonstrate an inspired approach to exceptionally engaging work which publicly educates, promotes non-prescription products, allows self-diagnosis or facilitates pro-active personal care.

Pharma entries should 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 in either Section A, B, C & D or Section E.

All entrants must provide regulatory requirements for your region in relation to your submission.

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

The main criterion considered during judging will be the execution.

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.

The Innovation Eurobest Award celebrates ground-breaking innovation, technology and problem solving ideas that turn imagination into impactful reality.

The same piece of work may only be entered in either section A or B. Work can be entered up to two times in section ‘B. Innovation'. However, the same piece of work may only be entered once in ‘A. Early Stage Technology’.

Work entered into 'A01. Early Stage Technology' may be at prototype/pre-production stage. However pre-development ideas/concepts are not eligible. Entrants in all categories must be in a position to fully demonstrate any technology entered. Concepts alone will not be permitted.

Shortlisted entrants will be required to present their work to the jury online.

The Eurobest Integrated Award celebrates work that uses multiple media platforms.

The work should demonstrate the integration of chosen elements or channels throughout the campaign, and how the different media complemented and built on each other to drive tangible business results, cultural change and how it was integral in the achievement of brand purpose.

The same piece of work can only be entered once in Integrated.

The Media Eurobest Award celebrates the context of creativity.
The work will need to demonstrate an inspiring and innovative implementation of media ideas. It should be 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.

The Outdoor Eurobest Award celebrates creativity experienced out of home.

The work will need to demonstrate ideas that engage in the field. It should leverage 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.

The PR Eurobest Award celebrates the craft of strategic and creative communication.
The work should 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. The work should have storytelling at its core and establish, protect and enhance the reputation and business of an organisation or brand.

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

The Print & Publishing Eurobest Award celebrates creativity in circulation.

The work will need to demonstrate ideas that leap off the page. It should show 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.

The Social & Influencer Eurobest Award celebrates creative social thinking and strategic influencer marketing solutions.

The work will need to 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 & Influencer as long as the categories chosen are relevant. However, the same piece of work may only be entered once in ‘A. Social & Influencer: Sectors’.

Each year, the benchmark for European creativity is set across 24 Eurobest Awards, from Audio & Radio to Social & Influencer, each with its own set of categories.

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