We’re offering you a sneak peek of what you can expect in this edition of Symbol Awards.
A new, expanded catalog of categories reflecting a wide variety of business trends.
A new tiered pricing structure that makes entering the awards more affordable, while offering new premium opportunities for recognition for the truly exceptional.
Grand Prix categories with limited availability, reserved for game-changing creativity and innovation.
In addition to winners, we will also unveil a selection of Honorable Mentions, who will receive a limited promo pack.
Why Symbol Awards?
Awards require investment, both in terms of time and money, meaning you should choose wisely.
The benefits of winning awards
Research shows that award-winning companies enjoy 38% higher sales on average as compared to non-winners. (Source: British Quality Foundation)
Business benefits
Building credibility - Awards make your brand more trustworthy since they act as a third-party seal of approval.
Good for your bottom line - Higher credibility and visibility mean more customer inquiries, which can translate into more sales and higher revenue.
Higher credibility and visibility mean more customer inquiries, which can translate into more sales and higher revenue.
The ultimate recognition choice
Since not all awards are made equal, you need to select the ones that will maximize your awards ROI.
Symbol Awards recognize outstanding achievements in a variety of business areas on a global scale.
The entry process is easy, smooth, and straightforward — cutting down time spent figuring out how to register for the awards and submit your entries.
The evaluation process ensures objectivity, dispensing with both conflict of interest and unintentional bias.
There is no limit on the number of entries an organization or an individual can submit for Symbol Awards.
The category of an entry can be changed upon request at any time before the submission deadline.
Entries must be submitted in English via Symbol Awards’ official awards management software — Evalato. Access to the platform is provided upon registration for the awards.
ELIGIBILITY PERIOD: November 1, 2024 — June 26, 2026
Key Dates
Early-bird fee ends
27 FEB 2026
Registration deadline
29 MAY 2026
Submission deadline
12 JUNE 2026
Jury & Public voting
JUNE-AUG 2026
Winners Announced
SEPT 2026
Super early-bird fee ends
30 JAN 2026
Early-bird fee ends
27 FEB 2026
Registration deadline
29 MAY 2026
Submission deadline
12 JUNE 2026
Jury & Public voting
JUNE-AUG 2026
Winners Announced
SEPTEMBER 2026
Entry Fees
Symbol Awards 2026 features four category-based pricing tiers, each featuring promotional rates for early registration.
Categories recognizing outstanding work, teams, and individuals
Premium
Categories celebrating organization-wide impact and remarkable creativity
Grand Prix
Limited availability categories that award exceptional excellence
Super early-bird Until Jan 30, 2026
€240
€440
€640
€1,500
Early-bird Until Feb 27, 2026
€280
€480
€680
€1,600
Regular Until May 29, 2026
€360
€560
€760
€1,800
Core
People’s Choice
Super early-bird Until Jan 30, 2026
€240
Early-bird Until Feb 27, 2026
€280
Regular Until May 29, 2026
€360
Standard
Categories recognizing outstanding work, teams, and individuals
Super early-bird Until Jan 30, 2026
€440
Early-bird Until Feb 27, 2026
€480
Regular Until May 29, 2026
€560
Premium
Categories celebrating organization-wide impact and remarkable creativity
Super early-bird Until Jan 30, 2026
€640
Early-bird Until Feb 27, 2026
€680
Regular Until May 29, 2026
€760
Grand Prix
Limited availability categories that award exceptional excellence
Super early-bird Until Jan 30, 2026
€1500
Early-bird Until Feb 27, 2026
€1600
Regular Until May 29, 2026
€1800
Evaluation process
The Symbol Awards team has spent nearly two decades perfecting the evaluation process to make sure that all entries get fair and balanced scores.
Every year, we invite experts and professionals from a variety of business areas to join our jury panel — C-suite representatives of companies, agencies, and brands, as well as top influencers and thought leaders.
A complete overview of the Symbol Awards evaluation process — from submission to winning an award — is available in our complimentary entry kit.
What winners get
Тrophy — all winners getthe opportunity to order a trophy to mark their achievement
Certificate of Excellence
Digital seal for your website, email signature, ads, etc
PR materials provided for your use
Promotional campaign of your work via our social media and other channels
