Glass: The Lion for Change
The Glass Awards celebrate the brands that go beyond purpose to shift culture, create systemic change and positively impact the world.
Introduction

The history of the Glass Lions
The Glass: The Lion for Change was introduced in 2015 to reward work which shatters sexual stereotyping, confronting prejudice and inequality through progressive, socially conscious representations of gender and marginalised communities.
In 2025, on its 10th anniversary, we expanded the scope of the Award beyond gender to celebrate creative excellence that promotes more equitable representation for a broader range of communities – from disability and race to sexuality and social inequity. Entrants are now asked to identify the specific community that the work is aiming to represent; explain the problem it’s trying to address and demonstrate how it’s having a meaningful and long-lasting impact on that community.
All entry fees for Glass are donated to related charities that will be announced after the festival has taken place.
Entries & Judging

What kind of work can be entered?
Glass: The Lion for Change recognises creative work that addresses inequality and prejudice by consciously representing and empowering marginalised communities. This can include, but not be limited to, disabled people, Black and Indigenous people, refugees, asylum seekers, displaced individuals, minority religious groups, marginalised ethnic groups, LGBTQ+ communities, underserved socioeconomic groups and people of all ages, especially those underrepresented or stigmatised in society.
The work entered into Glass can be for any commercial or non-commercial client, regardless of the product or service or the medium of communication.
What are the judging criteria?
A number of criteria will be considered during judging and weighted as follows: 25% idea; 25% strategy; 50% impact and results.
Is there a limit to how many times I can enter?
The same piece of work can be entered up to two times.
Eligibility
Work will need to have been executed during the eligibility period of 06 February 2025 - 09 April 2026.
Presentation in Cannes
Shortlisted entrants will be required to present their work to the Jury in Cannes. These are live presentations with an audience that include a Q&A session where entrants will be expected to answer questions from the Jury.
What do I need to provide with my entry?
To enter, you’ll need to complete an online entry form, which can be found on the Cannes Lions entry site. In the ‘Written Explanation’ section, you’ll be asked to provide the Jury with everything they need to know about your work.
You’ll also be able to submit optional supporting materials to provide additional context with your entry.
All case films, films, demo films and original content must be subtitled in English.
Detailed information outlining the entry process can be found on A Guide to the Cannes Lions Awards.
What if I don’t have all the details right away?
Don’t worry – you can fill in the form in any order and save your progress at any time while it’s still in the pending stage. However, please only check out when your entry is 100% complete as no changes can be made to your entry once you’ve clicked “Submit” and “Checkout”.
Entry Tips

What’s the Jury looking for?
Work that demonstrates how addressing inequities not only reflects a brand’s commitment to social responsibility but also strengthens its reputation, relevance and business success.
- A strong insight, impressive execution and real results that link back to the objective
- Considered strategy, thoughtfully designed at every touchpoint
Tips from the Jury
- Determine the most impressive part of your campaign and find a category that showcases it
- Provide tangible results that demonstrate impact
- Remember the Jury are from all over the world, so provide context throughout your entry to ensure they understand the significance of your results and the relevance of your insight
- The Jury look at hundreds of pieces of work, use storytelling in the written submission and case film to help your work stand out
The Categories

A. Glass
The Written Submission

Here’s the questions you’ll be asked regarding your work.
To start your entry to the Glass Lions, go to our Awards page.
The Jury will refer to the written explanation you provide throughout the judging process. Our advice is to provide as much relevant detail as possible.
When answering the following questions keep the main element you’re trying to celebrate in mind (e.g. the storytelling, the strategy, the craft, the use of data).
*The bullet points under each question are prompts designed to guide your thinking, based on the factors the jury will be considering when reviewing your work. You might not need to use them all, and that’s totally fine. They’re there to help you consider what’s most important in your work. *
Questions
Category Specific Questions
Contact us

Everything you need to know to enter
For more detailed information on how to use the entry site, craft a compelling submission or submit your work we have a whole range of resources.
From Entry Guides that give you a step-by-step overview of the entire process to the Entry Kits that provide all the detailed rules and requirements for each and every category.

We are here to help
As Awards Experts, we know the Lions inside out. We can help with:
- Sharing the updates to the Awards for 2025
- Offering best-practice advice on how to craft a compelling entry
- Discussing your work and relevant categories
- Scheduling regular catch-ups to answer any questions that arise throughout the entry process.
Whether you have a specific query or would like expert advice, get in touch today.
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