Awards

Cannes Lions

The Comms Council is the official New Zealand representative for Cannes Lions.

Cannes Lions in Aotearoa

The Comms Council is the official New Zealand representative for Cannes Lions — the global benchmark for creative work across advertising, media, strategy, craft and effectiveness.

 

For New Zealand agencies, entering Cannes Lions puts work in front of a global jury and alongside the best creative thinking from around the world.

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Access official information about entries, awards support, and winning work.

Register your interest for Cannes Lions 2027

Be the first to hear about Festival passes, Awards updates and other Cannes Lions 2027 opportunities.

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Awards information

Review categories, entry guides, eligibility criteria and support materials.

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New Zealand at Cannes Lions

Explore work from Aotearoa recognised at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.

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LIONS Academies

Fast-track your skills and learn alongside global leaders. Each academy is designed for specific career stages and disciplines.

Brand Marketing Academy

Brand Marketing Academy

For marketers aged 30 or under, learning directly from global brand leaders.

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Creative Academy

Creative Academy

For emerging creatives aged 30 or under, with at least two years’ experience.

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Roger Hatchuel Student Academy

Roger Hatchuel Student Academy

For students aged 18–25 exploring a future in advertising and creative communications.

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Scholarships and funding

Fully or partially funded opportunities to attend the Festival supporting diverse talent and under-represented communities.

See It Be It

Accelerates the careers of women and non-binary talent.

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The ERA Programme

Festival passes supporting under-represented communities.

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Jodi Harris Scholarship

A fully funded programme for client-side marketers aged 31–36.

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LIONS Scholarship

Fully funded support for next-generation creative talent.

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