The Categories
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Dates
February 17, 2025
is the final late closing date for these festival entries.
April, 2025*
Entrants will be notified by eMail.
May 20, 2025
Awards ceremony in Berlin, Germany
* Changes are possible.
The main categories:
The main categories plus sub-categories
Advertising
Videos and Audio crafted for targeted promotion, aimed at business audiences or consumers, focusing on brand awareness, storytelling, or product visibility.
Audio Streaming Ads
Ads crafted for audio streaming platforms, delivering targeted messaging to listeners in brief, engaging audio formats.
Audio Podcast Ads
Advertisements designed for placement within podcasts, using host-read scripts or pre-produced audio segments to engage listeners.
Audio Radio Spots
Audio advertisements created specifically for radio broadcasts, focusing on concise brand messaging and audience engagement.
B2B
Advertisements specifically designed for business-to-business audiences.
Branded Content
Video content integrating brand messaging within entertaining or narrative formats.
Broadcast and Streaming
Advertisements produced for television, cinema, and streaming platforms (OTT).
Immersive Experience
Advertising using virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), or mixed reality (MR) to create immersive brand experiences.
Impact
Video content emphasising social or public service messages (e.g., PSAs) or cause marketing, focused on creating awareness or driving social change.
Long-Form
Extended advertisements, including infomercials and longer-form branded content.
Short-Form
Brief video content, including teasers, trailers, or short promotional clips, designed to capture quick attention and deliver a concise message.
Social Media
Advertisements optimised for social media platforms, including both vertical and standard formats.
Omnia Open
A category for advertising submissions that do not align with the other specified categories, offering flexibility for unique formats, approaches, and topics.
Animation
Animated content for diverse applications, including branded storytelling, children’s programming, and various styles such as anime and special effects.
Anime/Manga
Animated content or illustration in the distinct anime or manga style, reflecting this popular artistic genre.
Banners
Digital advertisements using motion graphics, text animations, or interactive elements in digital banners for marketing purposes.
Branded
Animated content created for brand promotion or storytelling, engaging consumers and enhancing brand identity.
Children and Youth
Animated content specifically targeting younger audiences, focusing on themes and narratives suited to children and youth.
Commercials
Animated advertisements for brands, products, or services.
Educational & Explanatory
Animated content aimed at teaching or informing audiences about topics or concepts, simplifying complex ideas.
Entertainment
Animated works created solely for entertainment purposes, including short films, music videos, or series.
Immersive Experience
Animated content designed for virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), or other immersive experiences.
Infotainment
A blend of informative and entertaining animated content that engages audiences while delivering useful information.
Short Films & Series
Short animated films (up to 40 minutes) and episodic content using animation.
Special Effects
Animated content focused on visual or special effects that enhance the narrative across various formats.
Omnia Open
A category for animation submissions that do not align with the other specified categories, offering flexibility for unique formats, approaches, and topics. Submissions can explore a wide range of animation styles, themes, or techniques.
Children & Youth
Content designed for young audiences, including educational, entertaining, and age-appropriate themes. This category encompasses diverse formats aimed at engaging children and youth with suitable storytelling and informational topics.
Educational Content
Videos that educate children across various age groups, such as preschool, elementary, middle school, and high school, focusing on learning outcomes suited to each age level.
Edutainment
Content that blends educational and entertaining elements, engaging children and youth through storytelling and activities tailored to different ages.
Entertainment
Engaging video content with storytelling and creativity, designed to entertain children and youth through age-appropriate themes.
Family Content
Videos intended for family viewing, suitable for members of various age groups, and fostering inclusive family engagement.
Immersive Experience
Immersive video content designed for virtual reality (VR) or augmented reality (AR), created to engage children and youth in age-appropriate experiences.
Short Films
Short films (up to 40 minutes) aimed at children and youth, with themes and narratives tailored to specific age groups.
Omnia Open
A flexible subcategory for content that doesn’t align with other specified categories, allowing for diverse formats, topics, and approaches suitable for young audiences.
Corporate Communications
Videos created for external communication purposes, focusing on corporate messaging, brand identity, and engagement with audiences outside the organisation.
Branded Entertainment
Content that integrates brand messaging with engaging entertainment to reach public audiences.
Branded Storytelling
Videos that use narrative-driven approaches to communicate brand identity or values with external viewers.
Corporate Image
Content crafted to enhance or showcase the company’s identity and reputation among external audiences.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Videos showcasing the company’s commitment to ethical practices, community engagement, and social impact. Content may highlight initiatives that benefit society and reflect corporate values.
Corporate Sustainability Culture
Videos dedicated to the company’s environmental initiatives, including sustainable product lines, eco-friendly practices, and efforts to reduce environmental impact.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Videos that reflect a company's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion within its organisational culture and broader impact.
Ecology and Environment
Videos focused on environmental topics, sustainability efforts, and the company's ecological responsibilities.
Educational Videos
Videos developed to inform or educate external audiences about corporate policies, products, or services, providing valuable insights or practical knowledge.
Green Products & Services
Videos centred on sustainable products or services that emphasise eco-friendly features or innovations.
Immersive Experience
Interactive content utilising VR, AR, or other immersive formats to create engaging experiences for external audiences.
Innovation & Strategy
Videos highlighting corporate innovation, strategic goals, and future-focused initiatives, aimed at sharing insights with external stakeholders.
Investor Relations
Informative videos for investors or stakeholders, detailing financial performance, growth trajectories, or strategic initiatives.
Press Conferences & Events
Coverage of corporate events, conferences, or press meetings that convey relevant information to the public and stakeholders.
Recruitment
Videos that communicate career opportunities, workplace culture, and organisational values to attract new talent.
Reputation Management
Videos focused on maintaining or enhancing a company’s public image, with content that communicates core values, transparency, or trust.
Social Engagement & Justice
Videos that address social issues, support community initiatives, or promote the company's stance on social justice.
Social Media Content
Videos specifically crafted for social media platforms, tailored to engage and interact with broader audiences.
Visitor Information
Content providing practical information to visitors, enhancing their experience at company locations or events.
Vodcast
Video podcasts used to share company updates, insights, or industry discussions with external viewers.
Omnia Open
A flexible category for corporate communication content that does not align with other specific categories, offering opportunities for unique or unconventional formats.
Documentary
This category encompasses non-fiction content that investigates, documents, or sheds light on diverse topics, including history, culture, environment, and contemporary issues. It offers space for different documentary formats and approaches, focusing on insightful, real-world storytelling.
Activism
Documentaries focusing on social or political movements, raising awareness or encouraging change.
Arts and Culture
Exploration of artistic expression and cultural heritage in documentary form.
Biodiversity
Documentaries highlighting the variety of life on Earth.
Biography
Documentaries telling the life stories of individuals and their contributions or experiences.
Business
Documentaries examining corporate practices, innovations, and the impact of business on society and the economy.
Climate
Documentaries addressing climate change, its effects, and potential sustainability solutions.
Company Philosophy and Portrait
Insights into the values, missions, and cultures of organisations.
Current Affairs
Documentaries examining contemporary issues and events in society, politics, economics, sports, and more.
Design
Documentaries focusing on design and its influence on life, industry, and culture.
Destinations
Documentaries showcasing travel locations and their cultural, historical, or natural significance.
Docudrama
Dramatized accounts of real events, blending factual storytelling with creative interpretation.
Ecology and Environment
Documentaries that explore ecological challenges, conservation initiatives, and the relationship between humans and nature.
Economy
Documentaries analysing economic systems, trends, and their impact on individuals and communities.
Entertainment
Documentaries centred on the entertainment industry.
Environmental Protection
Documentaries focused on efforts to protect the environment and promote sustainability.
Ethics and Religion
Documentaries exploring ethical questions and the role of religion in shaping societal values.
Family Programmes
Documentaries aimed at family audiences.
Finance
Documentaries exploring financial markets, personal finance, and economic policies.
Gender Equity
Documentaries that explore gender equality and its influence on individuals and communities.
Global Issues
Documentaries focusing on significant global challenges such as poverty, conflict, and international relations.
Green Innovations and Technologies
Documentaries highlighting technological advancements aimed at environmental sustainability.
Green Products and Services
Documentaries focusing on eco-friendly products and services.
Health and Medicine
Documentaries covering advancements in healthcare, medical practices, and health-related issues.
History
Documentaries exploring historical events, figures, and movements.
Human Concerns
Documentaries examining aspects of human life, such as well-being, education, and societal challenges.
Human Relations and Values
Documentaries examining human interactions, values, and their influence on rights and dignity.
Human Rights
Documentaries exploring the importance of human rights and individual freedoms.
Immersive Experience
Documentaries using advanced video technology such as VR or AR to engage viewers in immersive experiences.
Inclusion & Diversity
Documentaries examining diversity and efforts toward inclusivity within various communities.
Legal Affairs
Documentaries examining legal systems or notable legal cases.
Lifestyle
Documentaries focusing on lifestyle choices, trends, and their impact on well-being.
Magazine Format
Documentaries presented in a magazine-style format, covering a variety of topics.
Nature and Wildlife
Documentaries exploring the natural world and wildlife.
Nature and Wildlife / Ocean
Documentaries focusing specifically on marine life and ocean ecosystems.
Nature and Wildlife / Urban
Documentaries exploring wildlife in urban environments and the impact of urbanization on nature.
Politics
Documentaries analysing political systems, movements, and significant events shaping society.
Public Health and Crises
Documentaries discussing health crises, public health initiatives, and societal impacts of health emergencies.
Research and Science
Documentaries exploring scientific research, discoveries, and their impact.
Social Engagement
Documentaries examining community involvement, activism, and social responsibility initiatives.
Social Equity and Inclusion
Documentaries exploring efforts toward equity and inclusivity within society.
Social Justice
Documentaries addressing equality, fairness, and justice in societal contexts.
Society and Social Issues
Documentaries examining societal challenges and the dynamics of various social issues.
Special Events
Documentaries covering notable events and their cultural, social, or political impact.
Sports and Activities
Documentaries exploring sports and athletic activities.
Sustainability
Documentaries focused on sustainable practices and environmental stewardship.
Technology
Documentaries examining technological developments and their impact on society.
Tourism and Travel
Documentaries focused on travel experiences, cultural exchanges, and the impact of tourism on communities.
True Crime
Documentaries exploring criminal cases, investigations, and the criminal justice system.
Vodcast
Video podcasts exploring real-life topics, focusing on interviews, storytelling, or ongoing events.
Omnia Open
A category for documentaries that do not align with other categories, offering flexibility for diverse topics.
Education & Training
Videos created to inform or instruct on educational topics, skill-building, or professional development, targeted towards children, youth, and professionals. This category also includes educational institutions presenting themselves through image or brand content.
Career Guidance and Change Management
Providing insights and strategies for individuals navigating career transitions, with a focus on adapting to new professional roles or directions.
Elementary School
Designed for elementary school students, covering foundational subjects and engaging content suited to their developmental stage.
General Education
Educational content covering diverse topics and foundational knowledge for all audiences.
High School
Targeted at high school students, addressing advanced topics and preparing them for higher education or career paths.
Immersive Experience
Using immersive technologies (like VR or AR) to enhance engagement and learning experiences in educational settings.
Institutional Identity and Branding
Showcasing the values, culture, and identity of educational institutions to inform potential and current students and staff members.
Kindergarten and Pre-School
Educational content for early childhood, emphasising foundational skills suited for young learners.
Middle School
Tailored for middle school students, addressing age-appropriate subjects and transitions between educational stages.
Professional Development and Soft Skills
Training on essential skills such as communication, leadership, and teamwork for higher education students and professionals.
Vocational Training Programs
Focused on skill-building for specific careers or trades, targeting students in vocational programs.
Vodcast
Video podcasts delivering educational content for students, professionals, or trainees, covering a wide range of topics and learning experiences.
Omnia Open
A flexible category for educational videos that don’t align with the other subcategories, encouraging unique and diverse submissions in Training & Education.
Entertainment
The Entertainment category covers a broad range of content formats, including films, series, shows, and specials, across diverse genres and styles. Submissions in this category highlight storytelling designed to engage audiences through various formats and subjects.
Film - Action, Adventure & Thriller
Films featuring thrilling action sequences, adventurous plots, and suspenseful or tension-filled narratives.
Film - Animated
Animated films, whether feature-length or short, appealing to various age groups and styles (e.g., 2D, 3D, stop-motion).
Film - Comedy
Films focusing on humour, including situational comedies, romantic comedies, and satire that entertains audiences.
Film - Drama & Melodrama
Films focusing on serious narratives, character development, emotional depth, and dramatic conflicts.
Film - Documentary
Non-fiction films that explore real-life topics, events, and people, either feature-length or short format.
Film - Fantasy, Sci-Fi & Horror
Films that explore imaginative worlds, futuristic themes, speculative fiction, or supernatural and horror elements.
Film - Family & Children
Films designed for family audiences or children, offering wholesome entertainment.
Film - Romantic & Relationship
Films focusing on romantic relationships, emotional journeys, and intimate personal connections.
Short Films - Action, Adventure & Thriller
Films featuring thrilling action sequences, adventurous plots, and suspenseful or tension-filled narratives.
Short Films - Animated
Animated films, whether feature-length or short, appealing to various age groups and styles (e.g., 2D, 3D, stop-motion).
Short Films - Comedy
Films focusing on humour, including situational comedies, romantic comedies, and satire that entertains audiences.
Short Films - Drama & Melodrama
Films focusing on serious narratives, character development, emotional depth, and dramatic conflicts.
Short Films - Documentary
Non-fiction films that explore real-life topics, events, and people, either feature-length or short format.
Short Films - Fantasy, Sci-Fi & Horror
Films that explore imaginative worlds, futuristic themes, speculative fiction, or supernatural and horror elements.
Short Films - Family & Children
Films designed for family audiences or children, offering wholesome entertainment.
Short Films - Romantic & Relationship
Films focusing on romantic relationships, emotional journeys, and intimate personal connections.
Series - Action, Adventure & Thriller
Serialized content featuring thrilling plots, adventurous settings, and suspenseful narratives.
Series - Animated
Serialized animated content for various audiences, from children to adults.
Series - Comedy
Serialized comedic content, including sitcoms, dramedy, romantic comedy, and sketch shows.
Series - Drama & Melodrama
Serialized dramatic content, featuring emotional depth, complex characters, and ongoing storylines.
Series - Documentary
Serialized non-fiction content exploring real-life events, people, or topics over multiple episodes.
Series - Educational
Serialized content designed to inform, teach, or inspire learning across a wide range of subjects.
Series - Fantasy, Sci-Fi & Horror
Serialized speculative fiction, futuristic or imaginative worlds, and horror-driven content.
Series - Family & Children's
Serialized shows designed for family audiences or children, offering educational or wholesome content.
Series - Romantic & Relationship
Serialized content focused on romantic relationships, emotional arcs, and personal connections over multiple episodes.
Series - Reality & Unscripted
Serialized unscripted content, including reality TV, competition shows, and social experiments.
Series - Mini-Series
Serialized narratives that conclude in a limited number of episodes (typically 2-6 episodes).
Shows & Specials - Contest & Game
Competitive entertainment programs featuring participants engaged in challenges for rewards and recognition.
Shows & Specials - Culinary
Programs focused on food, cooking, and the culinary arts, often showcasing chefs, recipes, and competitions.
Shows & Specials - Lifestyle
Programs focused on lifestyle themes such as home improvement, fashion, health, and wellness.
Shows & Specials - Music Videos
Short-form videos featuring musical performances or creative visual interpretations of songs.
Shows & Specials - Performing Arts
Films and series showcasing live performances, including theatre, music, dance, and other artistic expressions.
Shows & Specials - Special
Coverage of notable live events such as festivals, award shows, concerts, and other major broadcasts.
Shows & Specials - Talk Shows
Programs featuring interviews, discussions, or celebrity guests covering a variety of topics.
Shows & Specials - Vodcast
Vodcasts focused on providing entertainment, including interviews with celebrities, movie reviews, and discussions on current trends in media.
Omnia Open
A flexible category for innovative and experimental entertainment videos that don’t align with the other subcategories, encouraging unique and diverse submissions.
Internal Communications
This category encompasses videos specifically crafted for internal use within organisations, aimed at keeping employees informed, engaged, and aligned with the company's values and goals. Content can range from leadership updates and employee engagement initiatives to training materials and crisis management strategies, all designed to enhance communication and foster a cohesive work environment.
Annual Reports
Videos that summarize the company’s financial and operational performance for internal stakeholders.
Company Culture and Values
Videos that convey the company’s values, mission, and culture, aiming to foster a cohesive internal identity.
Corporate Identity
Content designed to strengthen the company’s brand identity internally, aligning employees with positioning/goals.
Crisis Management
Videos focused on crisis management strategies, leadership responses, and communication protocols for emergencies.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Content that promotes workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an inclusive environment.
Employee Engagement & Communication
Videos encouraging communication between employees and management, supporting feedback and peer-to-peer interactions.
Employee Motivation & Recognition
Content designed to motivate employees and celebrate achievements, including awards and recognition programs.
Employer Branding
Videos showcasing the workplace culture and values to enhance the company’s appeal as an employer.
Immersive Experience
Videos using VR, AR, or immersive formats to create engaging, interactive experiences for internal audiences.
Leadership & Organisational Announcements
Videos covering leadership updates, strategic decisions, and organisational changes to inform employees.
Live Feeds
Real-time broadcasts or live-streamed internal events, meetings, or conferences to connect remote teams.
Meeting & Event Communication
Videos used in internal meetings or events, including openers, breaks, and content for internal events.
Onboarding
Videos that introduce new employees to the company’s culture, processes, and values, supporting a positive experience.
Safety
Videos focused on workplace safety guidelines, protocols, and training to promote a safe work environment.
Training
Instructional videos aimed at training employees on new tools, processes, or protocols for skill development.
Omnia Open
A flexible subcategory for internal communication videos that do not fit into the specified categories, encouraging unique approaches to organisational messaging.
Marketing & Promotions
This category includes videos designed to enhance brand visibility, communicate brand values, and promote products, services. Subcategories cover a wide range of promotional efforts, from B2B marketing and brand identity to product showcases and immersive experiences.
B2B
Videos targeted at business audiences, promoting products, services, or solutions in a business-to-business context.
Brand Identity
Videos that communicate and establish the brand’s identity through consistent use of visual and narrative elements, reflecting core values.
Commercials
Promotional videos for TV or online distribution.
Events & Exhibitions
Promotional content for physical or virtual events, exhibitions, or trade shows.
Explanatory Videos
Videos that explain products, services, or concepts.
Immersive Experience
Videos using VR, AR, or other immersive formats to enhance the marketing experience.
Introducing Institutions and Events
Videos introducing institutions, events, or corporate programmes, helping build awareness or promote key aspects.
POS (Point-of-Sale) Solutions
Videos showcasing in-store promotions or product displays, highlighting how products or services are presented to influence purchases.
Products
Videos showcasing products, highlighting key features, benefits, and use cases.
Programme Openers & Titles
Videos that introduce or open programmes, events, or institutional content, typically used in broadcasts.
Sales Presentations
Videos designed for sales pitches, either in-person or virtual, helping sales teams communicate key points and close deals.
Services
Videos promoting specific services, explaining their benefits, and showcasing customer solutions.
Social Media
Promotional content designed for social media platforms, focusing on short-form ads, product launches, and brand awareness.
Special Interest Marketing
Niche marketing videos that cater to specific, targeted audiences or unique product categories.
Station/Network & Streaming IDs
Station, network, or streaming platform IDs, highlighting the identity of the broadcast or streaming service.
Strategies
Videos that outline a brand’s overall marketing approach, illustrating thought processes and strategic elements of the brand's efforts.
Sustainability & Green Marketing
Videos promoting eco-friendly products, services, or technologies, with a focus on sustainability and environmental innovation.
Teasers & Trailers
Short promotional content designed to build anticipation for events, products, or media content, such as movie or series trailers.
Technology Marketing
Videos promoting technology products, services, innovations, or solutions, focusing on developments in the tech industry.
Travel & Tourism
Marketing videos promoting travel destinations, tourism services, and related experiences.
Vodcast
Video podcasts used as part of a brand's marketing strategy, incorporating storytelling or product discussions to engage audiences.
Omnia Open
A flexible category for marketing and promotion videos that don't align with the other specified subcategories, allowing for innovative and unique submissions that present creative approaches or novel ideas in promoting brands, products, or services.
News & Current Affairs
Encompasses video content focused on reporting, analysing, and documenting events and issues impacting society. This category includes live coverage, investigative reports, and interviews, aiming to present information clearly and thoughtfully for a broad or specialized audience. Topics may include politics, social issues, public health, sports, and culture, providing viewers with timely and relevant insights.
Analysis & Commentary
Videos offering in-depth analysis or commentary on current issues by subject-matter experts, commentators, or journalists.
Breaking News & Live Coverage
Videos capturing breaking news stories or live events as they unfold, offering real-time or immediate coverage of significant happenings.
Public Health & Crisis Reporting
Videos covering public health concerns, crises, or emergency situations, providing timely information and updates on public safety issues.
Current Events
Videos covering ongoing or recent events, with an emphasis on providing context and relevance on a global, national, or local scale.
Documentary
Long-form or short-form journalistic documentaries that investigate and explore timely and relevant issues, events, or societal trends. These works focus on real-world impact and provide audiences with in-depth understanding and analysis of topics related to news and current affairs
Finance & Economics
News reports and features covering financial matters, economic policies, stock markets, and business-related topics.
Interviews
News features focusing on interviews with prominent figures, experts, or individuals connected to the story’s subject matter.
Investigative Report
In-depth video reports that thoroughly examine specific topics or issues, uncovering new information or insights through detailed research and investigative journalism.
Legal Affairs
Coverage of legal cases, court proceedings, legislative changes, or other issues related to the legal and judicial system.
Magazine Feature
Videos that cover a range of topics or stories in a magazine-style format, offering a mix of insights, interviews, and features.
Public Affairs
Videos focusing on government policies, politics, or public policies, providing updates or insights on issues of public interest.
Social Justice
Videos exploring social justice topics, focusing on issues of equality, human rights, or the fight for fairness in society.
Special Events
Coverage of significant events, such as elections, state visits, international summits, or other global or national gatherings.
Sports
News reports covering sports events, athletes, competitions, and sports-related features.
Social Media Coverage
Videos that specifically focus on the coverage of current events or issues through social media platforms, highlighting engagement and interaction across digital spaces.
Vodcast
Episodic news content delivered in a vodcast format, offering commentary, analysis, and in-depth coverage of current events and trends.
Omnia Open
A flexible subcategory for submissions that do not fit within the other categories, offering a platform for unique or innovative content in the current affairs space.
Public Relations
This category covers a broad range of video projects aimed at managing brand reputation and engaging audiences by communicating organisational values, achievements, and initiatives. Submissions can focus on areas such as brand identity, corporate culture, social responsibility, crisis management, and media relations, among others. Public Relations videos can include campaigns, media coverage, and community engagement projects designed to inform or influence public perception.
Agriculture
Focuses on topics within the agriculture industry, such as farming, agribusiness, and related innovations.
Aid, Charitable & Non-Profit
Supports charitable causes, non-profits, or fundraising initiatives, raising awareness and engagement.
Arts, Culture & Entertainment
Developed for cultural institutions, arts organizations, or entertainment entities to highlight their initiatives and projects.
Automotive & Transport
Covers developments in the automotive, aviation, shipping, and transport sectors, enhancing public perception or stakeholder engagement.
Brand Building & Image
Designed to shape, communicate, and reinforce a brand’s identity, highlighting core values and positioning.
Business & Economy
Centers on topics such as corporate growth, financial matters, economic trends, or investor relations.
Company Philosophy & Values
Reflects a company’s internal culture, mission, and guiding principles, enhancing internal and external understanding.
Crisis Communication
Addresses communication strategies for managing public relations during crises or emergencies, including corporate, health, or public safety challenges.
Countries, Cities & Regions
Promotes governments, cities, regions, or tourism boards to attract visitors, investment, or positive engagement.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Focused on promoting workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Education
Related to educational institutions, initiatives, or programs aiming to engage stakeholders or promote services.
Employee Engagement
Aims to foster employee communication, engagement, and recruitment, emphasizing corporate culture and internal collaboration.
Energy & Resources
Covers the energy sector, renewable energy, and resource management topics, helping to shape public opinion or policy support.
Explanatory & Public Information
Provides clear and accessible information to educate or inform the public on critical topics, policies, or institutional goals.
Health & Medicine
Focuses on health-related topics such as medical advancements, wellness initiatives, or public health campaigns.
History & Heritage
Centers on historical institutions, heritage sites, or campaigns focused on preserving and promoting cultural or corporate legacies.
Immersive Experience
Utilizing advanced video technology to engage viewers in unique narratives or environments.
Public Health & Crisis Management
Focuses on topics related to public health, emergency response, and crisis management strategies to maintain public trust and safety.
Social Awareness
Focused on raising public consciousness about specific societal, environmental, or cultural issues, aiming to inform and educate the public.
Social Engagement & Responsibility
Involves direct involvement or action from the organization, often addressing their responsibility in addressing societal or environmental issues.
Social Media
Developed for social media platforms, influencers, and digital channels, focusing on storytelling, engagement, and brand visibility.
Society & Public Issues
Addresses broad societal concerns such as civic engagement, public policy, or community welfare, contributing to public discourse.
Special Events
Provides coverage or promotion for major events like product launches, galas, conferences, or large-scale social gatherings.
Sports, Travel & Leisure
Highlights offerings, achievements, or experiences of sports organizations, athletes, tourism destinations, and leisure activities for public engagement.
Sustainability & Environment
Highlights efforts in sustainability, green technologies, and environmental conservation, aligning with modern eco-conscious values.
Technology & Innovation
Highlights technological developments, startup innovations, or product advancements to foster public or stakeholder engagement and shape perceptions.
Vodcast
Video podcasts that discuss corporate initiatives, CSR activities, or updates for engaging audiences on key PR issues.
Omnia Open
A flexible category for public relations video projects that don't align with the other specified categories. This category offers space for creative, innovative, or unique PR content, encompassing diverse themes and approaches. Submissions can explore unconventional topics or techniques while still aligning with overall communication goals.
Tourism & Travel
This category encompasses video content focused on promoting destinations, cultural experiences, travel services, and tourism-related initiatives. Submissions may highlight various aspects of travel, including hospitality, adventure, local attractions, and sustainable tourism efforts, designed to inform, inspire, and engage potential travellers or tourism industry stakeholders.
Caravaning & Camping
Videos showcasing caravaning or camping experiences, highlighting outdoor adventure and exploration in natural settings.
Commercials
Short-form videos promoting tourism destinations, services, or experiences.
Destination Advertising – Attractions
Videos focusing on specific tourist attractions or landmarks (e.g., museums, theme parks, historical sites, or natural wonders) to attract visitors.
Destination Advertising – City/Town
Videos promoting a specific city or town as a tourism destination, highlighting local attractions, cultural experiences, or events.
Destination Advertising – Country
Videos promoting an entire country as a tourism destination, featuring the country’s landscapes, culture, and tourist experiences.
Destination Advertising – Lifestyle
Videos that focus on lifestyle elements of a destination, such as local cuisine, wellness, shopping, nightlife, and outdoor activities.
Destination Advertising – Region
Videos promoting a broader region through towns, cities, or natural attractions, presenting the region’s identity and appeal.
Documentary
Long-form videos or documentaries exploring a destination or travel experience in detail, providing a more in-depth perspective.
Ecology & Sustainability
Videos highlighting eco-friendly and sustainable tourism initiatives, focusing on conservation efforts and responsible travel.
Hospitality & Resorts
Videos showcasing hotels, resorts, or broader hospitality services, focusing on the accommodations and experiences available to travellers.
Products & Services
Videos promoting specific tourism-related products or services, such as tour operators or travel gear.
Reports & Public Information
Videos presenting tourism trends, policies, or public announcements, offering insights relevant to the travel and tourism sector.
Social Media
Short-form videos created for social media platforms, designed to be visually engaging and tailored for online audiences.
Teasers & Trailers
Short promotional videos previewing upcoming tourism events, experiences, or destinations, creating anticipation.
Transportation
Videos promoting transportation services related to tourism, such as airlines, railways, or cruise lines.
Vodcast
Episodic video podcasts that cover tourism and travel topics, offering insights, interviews, or discussions on destinations, travel tips, cultural experiences, and industry trends.
Omnia Open
A flexible category for tourism and travel videos that do not fit into other subcategories, providing space for unique or innovative content.
Corporate Print
Professionally produced print materials designed for brand communication, corporate reporting, and audience engagement. This category includes diverse formats, from annual reports and product catalogs to targeted magazines, promotional pieces, and sustainability communications. Submissions may be in digital or physical formats, with the option to include printed copies if physical presentation enhances the impact.
Annual Reports
Corporate or institutional reports focused on annual financial performance, achievements, and key messages.
B2B Industry
Print materials tailored for business-to-business communication within the industrial sector, such as product catalogs, trade brochures, or service overviews.
B2B Services
Print resources for B2B services including consulting, logistics, and professional services, highlighting offerings and expertise.
B2C Associations
Print materials for consumer associations, focusing on informing or engaging members and the general public.
B2C Industry
Print communications aimed at business-to-consumer industries, promoting products, services, or customer experiences.
B2C Non-profit
Print resources created for consumer-facing non-profits, covering advocacy, awareness, fundraising, or service promotion.
Books
Printed books used for corporate storytelling, education, professional training, or promotional content, including histories, sustainability reports, manuals, and brand stories.
Brand Storytelling
Publications that communicate a brand or company story, including histories, milestone celebrations, or other narrative-driven content.
Brochures, Catalogues & Calendars
Print brochures, catalogs, or calendars for promotional use, often showcasing products or services.
Employee Communications
Internal print materials like employee magazines, newsletters, or other engagement-focused publications.
Event Publications
Print resources created for events, including programs, guides, and promotional content for conferences, expos, or trade shows.
Investor Communications
Print materials directed at investors, covering topics such as financial performance, shareholder updates, or investment guides.
Luxury & High-End Publications
Print materials promoting luxury brands, products, or experiences, often presented as high-end catalogs or exclusive invitations.
Magalogs
Magazine-catalog hybrids that combine editorial content with product promotion.
Marketing & Promotion
Printed materials for marketing or promotion, including flyers, leaflets, and other tools for campaigns.
Media Kits
Kits provided to media, which may include press releases, company information, and promotional material.
Posters & Outdoor Advertising
Posters, billboards, or other outdoor advertising aimed at increasing brand visibility or promoting events, products, or services.
Specials & Annuals
Special edition or annual publications often tied to events, commemorations, or milestones.
Special Interest Publications
Niche magazines, journals, or newsletters tailored to specific audiences, such as enthusiasts or industry professionals.
Sustainability Communications
Print materials that communicate an organisation’s sustainability efforts and values, intended for public, customer, or employee engagement.
Sustainability Reports
Formal reports detailing an organisation’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance, including metrics and updates on sustainability initiatives.
Tourism Guides
Printed guides providing comprehensive information on travel destinations, accommodations, and activities for travellers.
Tourism Magazines & Journals
Print magazines or journals focused on the tourism industry, including features, industry updates, and destination overviews.
Product Launch Materials
Printed resources developed for product or service launches, providing detailed information and building anticipation.
Omnia Open
A flexible category for print materials in corporate communication that do not align with the other specified categories, allowing for unique and diverse projects.
Cross Media
Projects that integrate multiple media formats to deliver a unified experience, requiring at least two media types for each submission. This category encourages creativity across platforms, including video, print, digital, and interactive content.
Branded Content
Multi-format projects that communicate a cohesive brand story, fostering brand engagement and awareness.
Brand Awareness
Campaigns to enhance brand visibility and recognition, using consistent messaging across various media.
Cause Related
Multi-format campaigns that promote social or environmental causes, designed to inform and inspire positive action.
Corporate Communications
Integrated media projects for communicating consistent corporate messages to either internal or external audiences.
Educational Projects
Learning-focused content spread across multiple media formats to engage, educate, and allow feedback from audiences.
Entertainment Projects
Entertainment content delivered through multiple platforms, enriching storytelling and audience engagement.
Events & Experiences
Media-rich coverage that extends engagement with events, engaging audiences before, during, and post-event.
Interactive Storytelling
Projects offering audience interaction, using different formats to involve viewers directly in the narrative.
Tourism & Travel
Projects that promote tourism and travel experiences across media, highlighting cultural and social elements.
Omnia Open
A flexible category for unique projects that do not fit into other subcategories, inviting creative and exploratory approaches.
Web Apps
Projects developed for user interaction and engagement on mobile or web platforms. This category encompasses applications designed for brand engagement, education, entertainment, productivity, and more, highlighting the versatility and innovation of web-based solutions.
Branded
Mobile or web applications developed to foster brand engagement through interactive experiences, offering brand-related content, services, or entertainment.
Cause-Related & Non-Profit
Apps developed to support social causes or non-profit work, with options for donations, volunteering, or content related to social and environmental advocacy.
Corporate & Productivity
Apps built for internal business use or to enhance productivity, collaboration, and communication within organisations, including tools like project management, employee portals, or CRM systems.
Educational & Learning
Applications designed for learning, offering educational resources such as e-learning platforms, language-learning tools, or skill-building programs.
Emerging Technology
Apps that incorporate cutting-edge technologies like augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), artificial intelligence (AI), or blockchain, advancing user interaction and app functionality.
Entertainment & Gaming
Apps centred around user entertainment, including mobile games, streaming platforms, or interactive storytelling, engaging users through immersive content.
Health & Wellness
Apps focused on personal health and wellness, such as fitness trackers, meditation guides, or health management tools, providing personalized routines, data, or wellness tips.
Shopping & E-Commerce
Apps for seamless online shopping experiences, integrating product discovery, purchasing options, personalized recommendations, and loyalty programs.
Social & Community
Apps designed to connect users and create online communities, facilitating interaction and content sharing among users through social networking or community-building features.
Tourism & Travel
Apps that enrich the travel experience by providing destination information, booking options, maps, and personalized recommendations, with features like interactive maps and tour guides.
Omnia Open
A flexible category for unique apps that don’t fit into other specified subcategories, allowing for diverse, cross-platform functionality and innovative media use.
Websites
Includes a range of web-based platforms, such as full websites, microsites, and mobile-optimized sites, each serving specific organisational or audience goals. Sites may focus on brand representation, content delivery, e-commerce, education, entertainment, or advocacy, and are crafted to ensure user engagement and functional depth.
Corporate
Sites for companies or organisations, showcasing brand identity, services, products, and mission.
E-Commerce
Sites focused on online shopping, with integrated shopping carts and purchasing features.
Educational
Sites providing educational content, online courses, or learning resources.
Entertainment & Media
Sites delivering entertainment content, including streaming services, music, gaming, or on-demand video.
Events & Experiences
Sites supporting events, live webcasts, or virtual experiences.
Government & Civic
Sites for public services, government resources, or promoting civic engagement.
Health & Wellness
Sites offering health services, wellness information, or telemedicine resources.
Institutions
Websites for educational, cultural, or civic organisations that showcase, for example, identity and image, as well as achievements such as research, history, or community impact.
Interactive & Experimental
Sites employing advanced technologies like 360° VR, AR, or other interactive features, emphasizing innovation in user engagement.
Landing Pages
Single-page sites for targeted marketing, product promotions, or lead generation, focusing on specific calls to action like event registrations or product inquiries.
Lifestyle & Culture
Sites covering lifestyle topics such as fashion, food, travel, or personal well-being.
Non-Profit & Advocacy
Sites created for charitable organisations, advocacy efforts, or social causes, often featuring donation options or awareness campaigns.
Portals
Sites aggregating information and services, offering users customized access to particular resources or tools (e.g., employee, customer, or student portals).
Product Showcase
Sites dedicated to displaying products or services, commonly used for product launches, promotions, or feature highlights, without direct purchasing functionality.
Science & Technology
Sites presenting scientific research, technological developments, or showcasing tech products.
Tourism & Travel
Sites promoting travel destinations, tourism services, or related experiences.
Omnia Open
A flexible category for sites that don't align with other subcategories, allowing for innovative approaches to design, functionality, and user engagement.
Social Media
A category for campaigns and content created specifically for social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, and X. Entries are evaluated on how effectively they engage audiences, utilize platform features, and reflect current trends across these channels.
Content Creation and Curation
This subcategory highlights innovative approaches to creating and curating engaging content across various formats, including single posts, stories, and reels. It emphasizes creativity in storytelling, visual design, and the effectiveness of posts tailored for specific social media platforms. Multiple curated posts are encouraged to showcase a range of styles and themes, demonstrating the curator's ability to engage with their audience meaningfully.
Collaborations
This subcategory showcases successful partnerships between brands and various collaborators, including influencers, other brands, and community organizations. It examines the strategies employed to align brand values with collaborators and the impact of these partnerships on visibility and audience engagement.
Platform Adaptation
This subcategory focuses on how brands tailor their strategies to align with the unique audiences and styles of different social media channels. It examines how content and engagement strategies are adapted to resonate with users on at least two platforms.
Presence
This subcategory recognizes individuals, brands, or organizations for their overall content quality, visual aesthetics, and cohesive branding on a specific social media channel. It focuses on how effectively the visual elements and messaging work together to create an appealing and recognizable presence within that platform.
Omnia Open
A flexible category for unique social media strategies that don’t fit into standard formats, allowing for innovation and experimentation.



