2026 Key Dates
- Eligibility period: 1st August 2025 – 30th September 2026
- Applying period: 9th June – 30th September 2026
- Entry deadline: 30th September 2026
- Online Jury session: 23th October – 2nd November 2026
- Shortlist announcement: 4th November 2026
- Live presentations of events: 26th November 2026
- Awards Ceremony: 27th November 2026
Entry Policy
To apply for the Best Event Awards an entry fee is required.
- From 9th June to 31st July 2026 at 18.00 CET early bird fees apply (see below).
- From 31st July at 18:01 to 30th September 2026 at 18.00 CET standard fees apply.
- All material must be delivered and all entry fees must be paid within the date your entry fee applies.
- Entries will definitely close on 30th September 2026 at 18.00 CET.
- No deadline extensions will be allowed.
Entry Fees
| Early Bird Fee (until 31st Jul h.18.00 CET) | Standard Fee (31st Jul h18.01 CET – 30th September h.18.00 CET) | |
| One/First Category | €600 | €750 |
| Each additional Category | €400 | €550 |