Welcome
This entry kit is designed to help guide you on your GIMA journey to success and answer your questions before you have them.
GIMA continues to recognise work that is culturally ambitious, strategically rigorous and commercially accountable.
For 2026, the programme has evolved to reflect the realities of the industry today.
- Categories have been reviewed and refined.
- Judging has been strengthened.
- Criteria have been sharpened.
- Commercial impact carries real weight.
This guide outlines everything you need to enter with confidence, including:
- Key dates and entry fees
- Eligibility rules
- Full category listings (PDF)
- Judging criteria
- Submission requirements and supporting material guidance
- Practical tips to strengthen your entry
Additionally, we have summarised the following pages in a brief one-pager for your ease. However, it is important to understand that this does not replace the Entry Kit and you will still need to refer back to the main guide for complete details.
I look forward to seeing your entries and celebrating the work that truly moves the industry forward.
Best of luck.
Dates to remember!
- Entries Open - 3 March 2026
- Earlybird Deadline - 26 March 2026
- Regular Deadline - 16 April 2026
- Late Deadline - 30 April 2026
- Final Deadline - 14 May 2026
- Shortlist Brunch - 2 July 2026
- Shortlist Announced - 18 June 2026
- Awards Ceremony - 3 September 2026
Entry Fees
Earlybird Entry – £415
Regular Entry – £495
Late Entry – £595
Last Chance Entry – £695
Ceremony
The Awards will be held at the 5* Boutique Londoner Hotel, London on the 3rd September 2026.