Advertising Council Australia (ACA) has officially opened jury nominations for 2027’s Cannes Lions.

Eligible nominees include recognised leaders across advertising, audio, media, marketing, design, and more, as well as industry specialists who have won Spikes, Lions, or other major global awards over the past three years.

Find detailed jury criteria and categories here, and the nomination form here.

Tony Hale, CEO, ACA, stated, “Australia has no shortage of experienced industry leaders with the perspective and expertise to contribute at Cannes. We want to see people from across disciplines put themselves forward and play a part in setting the standard for the work recognised on the global stage.”

The Cannes Lions team will make the ultimate selection of jurors in all categories, ensuring that each jury is evenly balanced, with gender and ethnic diversity at the core.

Only jurors who are Australian residents can nominate via ACA, with nominations closing 5pm AEST Friday, September 25.

Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity takes place from June 21-25 2027.

2027 Jury categories are:

Audio & Radio
Brand Experience and Activation
Creative B2B Lions
Creative Brand Lions
Creative Business Transformation Lions
Creative Data
Creative Commerce
Creative Effectiveness
Creative Strategy
Design
Digital Craft
Direct
Entertainment
Entertainment Lions for Gaming
Entertainment Lions for Music
Entertainment Lions for Sport
Film
Film Craft
Glass: The Lion for Change
Health & Wellness
Industry Craft
Innovation
Luxury
Media
Outdoor
Pharma
PR
Print and Publishing
Social & Creator
Sustainable Development Goals
Titanium Lions