Examples of the best entries from The WARC Awards, highlighting a campaign from 7-Eleven by Dentsu Creative New York

The WARC Awards 2024

Strategic brilliance, effective impact

The WARC Awards

The WARC Awards for Effectiveness are back, bigger and better than ever. The juries are now reviewing entries for the ultimate accolade for marketing and strategic effectiveness across five regions. Gold regional winners automatically progress to compete for the Global Grands Prix, announced during Cannes Lions week. Entries are closed for 2024.

in association with LIONS

How the new Awards structure works

Stage 1

Enter in your region and compete for Bronze, Silver and Gold

Stage 2

All regional gold winners are elevated to the global championship

Stage 3

Global Grands Prix are awarded, celebrating the most effective campaigns in the world

Key dates for 2024 Entry

24 October

Open for entries

12 December

Early-bird deadline

12 February

Extended deadline

14 May

Shortlists announced

20 May

Regional winners announced

June

Grand Prix awards at Cannes

How the entry process works

Step 1: Get the entry pack

Download the Entry Pack which contains all the information you need to enter the Awards – from details on categories and what judges are looking for, to an entry template and full rules for entering.

Step 2: Submit your entry

When you are ready to upload your entry, click on Enter the Awards. You'll be taken through to the LIONS portal where you can register and upload your entry, as well as submit supporting images and video content.

Entry fees:

Early-bird (until 12 December)
WARC members: €416.25
Non-members: €555

Standard rate
(from 13 December until 6 February)

WARC members: €832.50
Non-members: €1110

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Learn from The Creative Effectiveness Ladder

This unique tool offers a new shared language of effectiveness for the marketing industry.

Each entry will be benchmarked against the WARC/LIONS Creative Effectiveness Ladder (and the B2B Effectiveness Ladder in the B2B category).

The Ladder ensures the awards are judged against a consistent and rigorous framework every year.

2024 Global Jury Chairs

Top tips

WARC Awards for Effectiveness 2023 Grand Prix Reports
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Any questions?

If you are interested in nominating yourself or a colleague for judging or just have general enquiries please contact:

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John Bizzell Awards Lead

john.bizzell@warc.com