Summary of key rules for entering

This is a helpful summary of key information.

It is not a substitute for reading the full entry rules, terms and conditions, which can be found here.

1. The Entry has been submitted exactly as published/aired/released and has not been modified for entry into the 2026 Kyoorius Creative Awards.

2. The entry has 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.

3. You have permission to enter this work from the commissioning brand/ brand-owning company. We may request proof of this permission directly from the brand.

4. You have included the brand contact details in the entry including name, position and full contact details.

5. The entry is not speculative or conceptual advertising and has not been banned or withdrawn from the market.

6. A duly authorised senior officer (CD, CEO or Chairperson) from the Entrant has given permission for the work to be entered.

7. The entry was not entered into the same award last year.

8. There is no reference to your Company or any contributing creative Companies in any digital or physical materials (except in the case of self-promotion or if the reference existed in the original execution).

9.  The entry, and/or digital or physical materials can be understood in English.

10.  All media included in your entries 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.

11.  By submitting an entry you confirm that you own all applicable legal rights for all media included in your entry.

12. By submitting an entry you agree to pay the relevant entry fee. 

If you’re unable to meet all the requirements on this list, your entry may be ineligible for the Kyoorius Creative Awards.

Failure to meet all these requirements could see your entry being disqualified or withdrawn without a refund.

Go ahead. Download the KCA26 Submission Guide.

Please remove the following before uploading any media:
> Agency Credits
> Individual Credits
> Agency Logos
> Slates

ENTRY TRANSLATIONS
For entries not in English please provide an English language translation. For video uploads, please provide a subtitled version of the video, ideally. Else, use the “English Translations” section of the entry form to add translations.

IMAGES & REFERENCE IMAGE SPECS
File Size: ≤15MB
File Formats: jpg/png
Dimensions: Longest side ≤ 5000px

CASE STUDY VIDEO SPECS
File size: ≤ 500MB
Duration: ≤ 120 seconds preferred
Format: mp4/mov

Preferred:
Aspect Ratio: 16x9
Resolution: 1920 px x 1080 px
Codec: AVC (H.264 / H.265)

All bars, slates and black must be removed from all videos.

CONTENT  VIDEO SPECS
File size: ≤ 500MB
Format: mp4/mov

Preferred:
Aspect Ratio: 16x9
Resolution: 1920 px x 1080 px
Codec: AVC (H.264 / H.265)

All bars, slates and black must be removed from all videos.

AUDIO
File Size: ≤ 250 MB
File Format: mp3

• ENTER EARLY
  Entering early offers you financial savings and gives Team Kyoorius more time to review your entry before it reaches the jurors. During the review process, we verify that all the necessary information and assets are included, work properly, and adhere to our media specifications. In some cases, we suggest minor adjustments to improve your submission, so the more time we have, the better!

• SPEND TIME ON THE DESCRIPTIONS
  Including a concise, yet sharp Description is strongly recommended not only by Team Kyoorius but also by our jurors, as they often use the provided copy when additional context is needed. This can include cultural background, insights on the creative process, and/or specific notes on what makes the entry unique in the discipline or category entered.

• PRESENT STRATEGICALLY
  Take advantage of the opportunity to upload a case film and/or case board to showcase your creative campaign. This can be found within the Media portion of your entry. If you do not have the resources to create a case study video, we recommend you create a presentation overview of your project and upload it as the Case Study Video to your entry. Regardless, please keep your entry presentation concise, highlighting the creative aspect of your campaign and if possible, focusing on the medium you are submitting into rather than a one-size fits all overview.

• ENTRY INSPIRATION
  In order to see what has won in previous years, you may look up track and discipline specific winners in our Winners Gallery. 

• BULK UPLOADING CREDITS
  Give credit where credit is due. With our new credit library, you can now bulk upload individual as well as company credits to your library. Download the credit template file, fill out all the fields, and be sure to save your file as a CSV in order to upload it to the credit library. This allows you to save time, show more love, and edit your credits across all entries as you see fit.

• DUPLICATING ENTRIES
  You can now effortlessly replicate your entries across not only tracks, disciplines and categories, but awards too! You can do this by simply navigating to your Draft Entries, My Cart, or your Orders, and then clicking on “Duplicate Entry.” This feature enables you to conveniently choose the program, medium, and category in which you would like to submit the entry, streamlining the submission process.

Some of the most common entry errors and how to avoid making them:

• Miscategorised Entries:
  AKA choosing the wrong categories. Utilise the Submission Guide to closely review the track, discipline and category definitions. Check to see if any other categories better suit your entry. Remember that you can enter the same piece into as many categories as you’d like that the execution fits.
  

• Series VS Single:
  AKA campaigns (“Series”) submitted as Single entries. Familiarize yourself with the difference between a Series and a Single entry. A “Series” needs 3 to 5 executions of work that function as a whole and are judged together as one.
  

• Video Links VS Content Videos:
  AKA links to videos instead of uploading the video directly to the submission. This also includes adding links to portfolios, Dropbox and similar sites, and/or Google Drive accounts: Be sure to upload all relevant media directly to your submission via our online entry system. When reviewing the entries, jurors are presented with this media first. Please avoid using URLs to sources that house more media such as Dropbox and Google Drive, as well as portfolio websites that include other pieces of work.
  

• Incorrect URLs:
  AKA avoiding error 404. Try and keep the URLs short and refrain from including any tracking codes.

• Entrant Identification:
  AKA including entrant / agency credits, individual credits, agency logos, and/or slates in submissions, particularly within the Description and uploaded media. Make sure your agency name is removed from all elements of the submission. All submissions remain anonymous during the judging process; this means no agency mentions in or on any of the uploaded media (video, image, audio, URL or PDF) or in the Description. Links that lead to personal or company accounts on sites such as Vimeo and YouTube must remain anonymous.

• Wrong Media Assets:
  AKA providing media assets that are not eligible for a particular medium. Be sure to reference the entry kit or individual medium information to understand what media is allowed for submission into each specific medium.
  

• One-For-All:
  AKA submitting into multiple categories and not customizing each entry: If you are submitting the same work into multiple categories, we strongly recommend you tailor each submission to the specific category. Some simple ways to do this are updating your case board content images, as well as adding a sentence or two in your synopsis that speaks to the category for your submission. 

Meet the Elephants from the KCA25 Winner’s Gallery or visit the Awards Archives to deep-dive into the history of KCA!