Entry Kit

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