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AWARDS
  • 2026 ESA Awards
    • Judges
    • Categories
    • Rules of Entry
    • FAQ & Dates
    • Enter Now!
    • ESA Best of Europe
    • Ceremony
    • Partners
  • Previous Awards
    • Previous Winners
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Enter Now!

How to enter the 2026 ESA Awards in partnership with Pearlfinders

Watch the ENTRY VIDEO

  • Decide which Categories are right for you
  • Read the ESA Awards Rules of Entry
  • Download your category Guidelines and Mark Scheme:
Agency of the Year entry guidelines & mark scheme
Rights Holder of the Year entry guidelines & mark scheme
ESA Best of Europe entry guidelines & mark scheme
All other category entry guidelines & mark scheme
  • Prepare your
    – 250-word summary (elevator pitch)
    – AND: 10-minute video presentation OR: 2,000-word written submission*
    per the criteria detailed in your category Guidelines and Mark Scheme
  • *Please note that 2,000 words is the total word limit of the entry (plus 250 words for the summary), and each section of the entry form must be completed separately
    Additional note:

    ALL videos must be hosted on a third-party site, with no expiry date and no password required

  • Prepare to pay by card – see entry fees table HERE
    Login to check your ESA membership level HERE

  • To enter, please click on the link below – you will be asked to register as an individual on our new entry platform:

    SUBMIT and pay for YOUR ENTRY HERE

    Good luck!

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