The Golden Award of Montreux, renowned as one of Europe’s leading advertising, media, digital, film, and design festivals, has officially opened its submission process for 2025. Serving as a precursor to Cannes for over 30 years, the festival offers a platform for both national and international campaigns. Eligible entries include work done and released since January 1, 2024, across all advertising, media, digital, design, production, film, and event categories.
India had a remarkable performance last year, securing four Gold Medals and nine finalists. Tata Motors won two Golds, while Tree Design and White Rivers Media each received a Gold. The nine finalists were from Tata Motors (3), Tree Design (3), White Rivers Media (2), and Musemakers (1).
The 2025 jury includes top industry leaders such as:
- Symonne Torpy, BETC Paris
- Rafal Rys, Havas Warsaw
- Marcelo Lourenco, Coming Soon Portugal
- Luis Silva Dias, FCB International
- Olivier Teepe, Signature Switzerland
- James Welch, Group M UK
- Joern Welle, la Red Germany
- Daniel de Hora, Creative Boutique Brazil
- Mitesh Kothari, White Rivers Media India
- Oisin James Deady, 12 am UK
- Joseph Dubruque, McCann Paris
- Ajay Chandwani, Mumbai
- Rafael Ribeiro, Dentsu New York
Alongside the Golden Award, the Montreux Talent Award recognises the work of students and young professionals in advertising, e-content, and design. Winners at Montreux are showcased on adforum, a leading platform in the global advertising industry.
The Golden Award is an independent forum that works in collaboration with the Institut for Future Science and adforum.com to promote creative excellence.
For more information on entry forms and categories, visit goldenawardmontreux.com.
