Key Dates

  • Entries began 14 February 2023

  • Judging between 5 May to 19 May 2023

  • In-Books revealed in the last week of May 2023

  • Results on 2 June 2023
    at the #KCA23 Awards Night

Dates & Pricing

  • Phase 1

    14 February 2023 - 12 March 2023
    Entries submitted in Phase 1 are
    priced at INR 10,000 + GST per entry.

  • Phase 2

    13 March 2023 - 14 April 2023
    Entries submitted in Phase 2 are
    priced at INR 13,000 + GST per entry.

  • Phase 3

    15 April 2023 - 30 April 2023
    Entries submitted in Phase 3 are
    priced at INR 16,000 + GST per entry.

Eligibility & Rules
At A Glance

Dates

  • All entries must be published or aired for the first time between 01 January 2022 to 31 March 2023.
  • “Published” means the advertisement or work appeared in a form of mass media exposed to a substantial audience.

Submission Restrictions

  • Please refer to individual category requirements for specific category regulations. Download the Submission Guide from the bottom of the page.
  • The exact same piece in different executions may NOT be entered into the same category, even by different entrants.
  • Work produced on behalf of Kyoorius and its programming, including the The Shortlist, Kyoorius Creative Awards, Kyoorius Design Awards, Kyoorius Young Blood Awards, Kyoorius Designyatra, etc. is NOT eligible.

Language Restrictions

  • There is no restriction of the language used in each entry.
  • However, English translations are required for all entries not in English.
  • Translations should be included as subtitles for video entries, or provided in the translations dialogue box for digital images or audio files.

Non-Compliance

Kyoorius reserves the right to review all entries questioned during the judging process. Not complying with the rules and/or attempting to enter fraudulent work will result in the following:

  • An agency, the regional office of an agency network, or the independent agency that enters an ad made for non-existent clients, or made and run without a client’s approval, will be banned from entering the Kyoorius Creative Awards / other Kyoorius properties for 5 years. The team credited on the fake ad will be banned from entering the Kyoorius Creative Awards / other Kyoorius properties for 5 years.
  • An agency, the regional office of an agency network, or the independent agency that enters an ad that has run once, on late night TV, or has only run because the agency produced a single ad and paid to run it themselves, will be banned from entering the Kyoorius Creative Awards / other Kyoorius properties for 3 years.*

Terms & Conditions

  • All entries become the property of Kyoorius Communications Pvt. Ltd. and will not be returned. Kyoorius will require proof of publication for all entries. Kyoorius has the right to request additional proof of initial publication and/or air date to be submitted within 15 days of the request.
  • The entrant also grants permission to Kyoorius to show, copy or play the entries at such times as Kyoorius deems appropriate. Kyoorius reserves the right to make available for educational and reference purposes, including electronic publishing, any material entered into the Kyoorius Creative Awards. If any network or local television or radio station shall agree to telecast a news or other program relating to Kyoorius Creative Awards, the entrant further agrees to obtain any permissions and to absorb talent or other residual charges incurred by inclusion of his or her entry in the program, if required.
  • All entries are subject to the rules of Kyoorius Creative Awards. Decisions of the audit, including regarding qualifications and categories, are final.
  • After the audit, all disputes will be decided by the Kyoorius Board of Directors. Kyoorius reserves the right to disqualify work that it finds to be fatally compromised as to originality or veracity after review and final decision by the Kyoorius Board of Directors.

For More Details

 

Awards, Disciplines & Categories

 

  • Press
    - Press Advertising
    - Topical Press Advertising
    - Innovation In Press Advertising

    Outdoor
    - Posters
    - Traditional Billboards
    - Digital Billboards
    - Ambient & Point Of Purchase
    - Topical Posters & Outdoor Advertising
    - Innovation In Outdoor Advertising

    Direct
    - Press, Poster & Mailers
    - Out Of Home & Ambient
    - Radio & Audio
    - Targeted Video
    - Experiential & Activations
    - Digital & Online
    - Innovation In Direct Marketing

    Industry Craft
    - Art Direction
    - Copywriting
    - Illustration
    - Photography
    - Typography

    Radio & Audio
    - Radio & Audio Spots
    - Topical Radio & Audio Advertising
    - Radio & Audio Craft
    - Casting & Performance
    - Direction
    - Editing
    - Sound Design
    - Use of Music
    - Writing & Scripts
    - Innovation In Radio & Audio Advertising

    Film
    - TV & Cinema
    - Online Films
    - Topical Film Advertising
    - Other Screens & Events
    - Innovation In Film Advertising

    Broadcast
    - Idents
    - Promos

    Film Craft
    - Animation
    - Casting & Performance
    - Cinematography
    - Data & Technology
    - Direction
    - Editing
    - Formats & Layouts
    - Production Design
    - Produced Under INR 10 Lakh
    - Sound Design
    - Use Of Music
    - Visual Effects / VFX
    - Writing & Scripts

    Branded Content & Entertainment
    - Advertorials
    - Apps & Games
    - Audio-Only Content
    - Digital Media & Native Content
    - Fiction Films
    - Non-Fiction Films
    - Live Broadcast & Streaming
    - Talent
    - Topical Branded Content & Entertainment
    - Innovation In Branded Content & Entertainment

    Digital Display, Push & Search Marketing
    - Banners & Display Advertising
    - Newsletters & Push Marketing
    - Organic Search & SEO
    - Websites

    Social
    - Posts On Social Media
    - Channels On Social Media
    - Real-Time Response
    - User Engagement & Community Building
    - Co-Creation & User-Generated Content
    - Influencer / Talent
    - Livestreams, Active Engagement & Other Activations
    - Innovation In Social Media

    Digital Design & Craft
    - Form
    - Digital Art Direction, Illustration or Photography
    - Motion Graphics & Animation
    - Sound Design & Use Of Music
    - Writing For Digital & Social Media
    - Design
    - UX
    - UI
    - Content
    - Cross-Channel Storytelling
    - Real-Time Contextual Content
    - Personalised Storytelling & Experience

    Technology
    - Activation By Location
    - Application Of Native / Built-In Features
    - Apps, Tools & Utilities
    - AR, MR & VR
    - Connected Device / Wearables
    - Games
    - Innovative Use Of Technology
    - Voice Activation

    Experience & Activation
    - Brand-Owned Experience & IPs
    - Community
    - Contests & Games
    - Exhibitions & Trade Shows
    - Guerilla Stunts & Activations
    - Large Public Spaces
    - Launch / Re-Launch
    - Online Experiences
    - Retail
    - Sponsorship or Partnership
    - Talent Integration
    - Technology
    - Topical Experience & Activations
    - Innovation In Experience & Activations

    Gaming & Virtual Worlds
    - Brand Integration
    - Brand Partnership
    - Brand Experience
    - User Participation
    - Use Of Avatars
    - Use Of Blockchain
    - Use Of AR, MR & VR

    Commerce
    - Omnichannel
    - Acquisition & Retention
    - Customer Journey
    - Purchase Experiences
    - Promotions
    - Brand Partnerships
    - Entertainment
    - Live
    - Social
    - Cultural Experiences
    - Topical Commerce
    - Use Of Data
    - Use Of XR

    Creative Use Of Data
    - Data-Visualisation
    - Targeting
    - Storytelling
    - Social Media
    - Real-Time

    Creative Use Of Media
    - Use Of Traditional Media
    - Use Of Publications
    - Use Of Radio & Audio Platforms
    - Use Of Outdoor
    - Use Of TV & Cinema
    - Use Of Direct Media
    - Use Of PR
    - Use Of Digital Media
    - Use Of Mobile & Digital Platforms
    - Use Of Social Platforms
    - Use Of Technology
    - Use Of Experiential
    - Use Of Retail
    - Use Of Live Events
    - Use Of Interaction
    - Cross-Platform/Integrated
    - Use Of Brand Integration
    - Use Of Collaboration
    - Use Of Integrated Media

    Public Service Announcements
    - Press
    - Poster & Outdoor
    - Radio & Audio
    - Film
    - Branded Content
    - Experience & Activation
    - Digital Media
    - Social Media
    - Integrated Campaign

    Creativity For Good
    - Brand Led Campaign

    Integrated
    - Integrated Campaign

  • Created in collaboration with Indian Creative Women, the Purple Elephant recognises and rewards work that has addressed and impacted gender inequality in India through innovative thinking.

    No fees are applicable for entries to the Zee Equality Award.