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FAIR & TRANSPARENT ENTRY FEES
The Brilliance Awards™ from the Digital Skills Authority are committed to providing fair and transparent entry fees for individuals, organizations, and businesses worldwide. Entry fees are set by region to reflect local economic conditions, helping ensure the Brilliance Awards remain accessible to participants across different markets while maintaining the exceptional standards of a global awards program. There are no additional taxes added to entry fees.
Every entrant and nominee receives:
- An official digital shareable Brilliance Awards Nominee Badge
- A complimentary digital copy of the Official Brilliance Awards Annual 2026
The Brilliance Awards is a global programme, divided into nine global regions. There are various benefits at each stage of the awards journey from Nominee to Winner. Those regional winners move on to the Brilliance Awards – Elite Honours 2028 (where all regional winners compete one of six Elite Brilliance Awards™, from global icons and world leaders in their field).
There are four key stages: –
Read through the four stages below, for complimentary benefits and entry information.
STAGE 1
Submit your entry or nomination for your chosen regional Brilliance Awards™. Entry fees vary by region and are displayed on each regional awards page as above. When you are ready, select your region, or read through all four stages below.
STAGE 2
If your entry or nominee becomes a finalist in any category, your Nominee Badge will be upgraded to an official digital shareable Brilliance Awards Finalist Badge. Finalists are invited to attend their regional awards ceremony at no additional cost.
Where a finalist entry represents an initiative, organization, startup, or team, up to two representatives may attend. A booking code will be provided for use through our official event partner’s booking platform.
Additional representatives and guests may purchase tickets directly through our event partner. Event pricing is provided on each regional awards page.
STAGE 3
Regional winners are announced during a stylish Brilliance Awards reception held at a selected venue. Winners receive the following at no additional cost:
- Official Brilliance Awards Winner Digital Certificate
- Official Digital Brilliance Awards Winner Badge
- An iconic Brilliance Awards Trophy
- Downloadable official ceremony photographs
- Media coverage through Brilliance Awards online channels
- Automatic entry into the Brilliance Awards – Elite Honours™ 2028
- Inclusion in the Official Brilliance Awards Annual 2027
STAGE 4
Regional Category Winners earn their place to compete for one of six Elite Brilliance Awards™, presented by global icons and leaders at the prestigious Brilliance Awards – Elite Honours™ Gala in Paris. There are no entry fees to compete for an Elite Brilliance Award.
Regional Category Winners are invited to attend the Elite Honours Gala at no additional cost. Where a winning entry represents an initiative, organization, startup, or team, up to two representatives may attend.
Additional representatives and guests may purchase tickets through our official event partner. Event pricing will be provided on the relevant regional awards pages. Elite Brilliance Awards winners receive the following at no additional cost:
- Official Elite Honours Digital Certificate
- Official Digital Brilliance Awards Badge
- An iconic Brilliance Awards Trophy
- Downloadable official ceremony photographs
- Media coverage through Brilliance Awards online channels
- Inclusion in the Official Brilliance Awards Annual 2028
