Cannes, France – The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, a premier event celebrating global achievements in advertising and marketing, is calling for nominations to assemble a formidable jury for its 2025 edition, scheduled from June 16-20. In a parallel development, the Spikes Asia Festival, another significant event in the creative industry, is set for March 2025.
The Cannes Lions festival seeks respected creative leaders who possess significant experience at the Chief Creative Officer (CCO) or Executive Creative Director (ECD) level. Candidates are expected to have a history of recognition in prominent global awards, including previous Lions awards, underscoring their understanding and expertise in assessing top-tier creative work.
Prospective jurors are requested to manage their own travel expenses. In addition, the organizers emphasize the importance of gender parity and diversity in the nomination process, aiming to assemble a panel that reflects broad perspectives and backgrounds.
Tony Hale, CEO of Advertising Council Australia, expressed enthusiasm about the nomination process. “This is a fantastic opportunity for Australia’s brightest talent to judge world-class creative work,” Hale said. “We look forward to receiving everyone’s nominations.”
The 2025 jury will deliberate on a wide range of categories that span the breadth of the creative industry. Notable categories include Audio & Radio, Brand Experience and Activation, Creative B2B Lions, and Creative Business Transformation Lions. Other areas such as Creative Data, Creative Commerce, and Creative Effectiveness highlight the festival’s adaptation to evolving market dynamics and the increasing integration of data and commerce in creative strategies.
Further specialized categories like Digital Craft, Film, and various Entertainment Lions for Gaming, Music, and Sport testify to the festival’s broadened scope to welcome diverse forms of media and entertainment. The inclusion of Sustainable Development Goals and Glass: The Lion for Change categories also reflects the industry’s on-going commitment to social impact initiatives.
The festival not only acts as a convergence point for celebrating achievements but also stirs discussions and partnerships that shape the future of advertising and marketing. With a jury that represents the highest echelons of creative endeavor, the Cannes Lions Festival continues to uphold its tradition of excellence and innovation.
Nominations are now open through the festival’s website, where potential jurors and the industry at large can access the full list of categories and jury criteria. Interested participants are encouraged to engage with the global creative community and contribute their expertise to venerating the best works of creativity from around the world.