How to submit a project
to EBEA 2026?


Submitting an entry to the EBEA competition is simple – if you know what you did and why.
Below you will find step-by-step instructions, the price list, the schedule, and answers to the most frequently asked questions.

1

Choose a category

Read the descriptions of all competition categories and decide which one, or ones, best fit your project. You can submit one project in several categories – each entry requires a separate fee. If you are unsure which category to choose, contact us at: konkurs@hrminstitute.pl

2

Download the competition guide

Before completing the form, read the EBEA 2026 Competition Guide (PDF). It includes detailed evaluation criteria for each category, guidelines for describing your project, and a list of required attachments.

3

Pay the competition fee

Participation in the competition is subject to a fee. After completing the purchase, you will receive a confirmation by email. The order number must be provided in the competition entry form.

4

Complete the competition entry form

The form is available online at ebeaawards.com/formularz. It consists of three sections: company and contact person details, project description according to the guidelines for the selected category, and attachments such as creative materials, links, data, and presentations. You can save the form and return to it later.

5

Wait for the results

After the submission deadline, the jury will begin evaluating the projects. Each entry is assessed individually by several jury members. The results – the list of finalists and winners – will be published on the website in October 2026.

1

Wybierz
kategorię

Read the descriptions of all competition categories and decide which one, or ones, best fit your project. You can submit one project in several categories – each entry requires a separate fee. If you are unsure which category to choose, contact us at: konkurs@hrminstitute.pl

2

Pobierz przewodnik konkursowy

Before completing the form, read the EBEA 2026 Competition Guide (PDF). It includes detailed evaluation criteria for each category, guidelines for describing your project, and a list of required attachments.

3

Uiść opłatę konkursową

Participation in the competition is subject to a fee. After completing the purchase, you will receive a confirmation by email. The order number must be provided in the competition entry form.

4

Wypełnij formularz konkursowy

The form is available online at ebeaawards.com/formularz. It consists of three sections: company and contact person details, project description according to the guidelines for the selected category, and attachments such as creative materials, links, data, and presentations. You can save the form and return to it later.

5

Poczekaj na wyniki

After the submission deadline, the jury will begin evaluating the projects. Each entry is assessed individually by several jury members. The results – the list of finalists and winners – will be published on the website in October 2026.

Key Dates
15th Edition 2026

SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY
AT A TIME THAT SUITS YOU
– BUT NO LATER THAN
3 SEPTEMBER 2026

24 june 2026

Opening of
Competition Entries

UNTIL 20 JUly 2026

Early Birds Entries
– Lowest Entry Fee

UNTIL 10 august 2026

Regular
Entries

UNTIL 3 SEPTEMBER 2026

Late Entries
– Final Deadline for
Project Submission

SEPTEMBER 2026

Jury Deliberations
– Project Evaluation

5 OCTOBER 2026

Announcement of
Competition Nominations

16 OCTOBER 2026

EBEA 2026 Gala
– Awards Ceremony, Warsaw

Key Dates
15th Edition 2026

SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY
AT A TIME THAT SUITS YOU
– BUT NO LATER THAN
3 SEPTEMBER 2026

24 june 2026

Opening of
Competition Entries

UNTIL 20 JUly 2026

Early Birds Entries
– Lowest Entry Fee

UNTIL 10 august 2026

Regular
Entries

UNTIL 3 SEPTEMBER 2026

Late Entries
– Final Deadline for
Project Submission

SEPTEMBER 2026

Jury Deliberations
– Project Evaluation

5 OCTOBER 2026

Announcement of
Competition Nominations

16 OCTOBER 2026

EBEA 2026 Gala
– Awards Ceremony, Warsaw

Guide
Competition 2026

THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
EBEA 2026

Online
entry form

Guide
Competition 2026

DOWNLOAD THE GUIDE

DOWNLOAD THE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Online
entry form

FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS (FAQ)

Yes.
You may submit one project to any number of categories, provided it meets the criteria of each category.
Each submission requires a separate entry form and a separate entry fee.

Yes.
You may submit a project delivered in cooperation with an agency or external provider. In such cases, the submission form should indicate both the company (employer) and the agency.
The award is granted to the employer, while the agency is listed as a partner and invited to attend the ceremony.

The jury may grant a main award or a distinction.
The jury may also decide not to grant any award in a category if the quality of submissions is insufficient.
Every participant receives information about the outcome.

Winners and honorees receive a justification for the award. Detailed feedback is not available as standard.
A Premium Feedback option is available. Details regarding the scope and price of the feedback are available on the competition website. Feedback is provided after the announcement of the results during the EBEA Gala on 16 October 2026, within 7 business days of placing the order.

Requirements regarding attachments are described in the Competition Guide.
In most categories, we accept PDF files, PowerPoint or Keynote presentations, as well as links to online materials.
Maximum attachment size: 50 MB via the submission form.

CONTACT
REGARDING SUBMISSIONS

Anna Macnar
anna.macnar@hrminstitute.pl
+48 500 041 562
Chair of the competition jury

Aleksandra Kępkowska-Wilczek
aleksandra.kepkowska@hrminstitute.pl
+48 574 146 000
Contest Coordinator

imię i nazwisko
email
telefon
funkcja

Anna Macnar
anna.macnar@hrminstitute.pl
+48 500 041 562
Chair of the competition jury

Aleksandra Kępkowska-Wilczek
aleksandra.kepkowska@hrminstitute.pl
+48 574 146 000
Contest Coordinator

imię i nazwisko
email
telefon
funkcja

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