Awards FAQs
The entry must have been created within the context of a normal paying contract and genuine brief from a brand OR, if it's a case of self-promotion or a non-profit organisation, the brand has approved all the media/production/implementation. Download the Entry Kit for more information.
The key eligibility dates for Spikes Asia 2026 are 1 January 2025 and 31 January 2026, however this may differ depending on the Award being entered. Please check the eligibility criteria on our Rules & Eligibility page.
If you're not sure whether your work is eligible, get in touch.
Awards experts are available all year to talk you through the process and give you further advice about any specific queries, including help with category selection. Contact us if you need help.
The supporting material guidelines can be found in the Entry Kit: Getting Ready to Enter.
Contact our Awards Experts to discuss how we can help you with your entry process.
No. Everything included in your entry, including media assets, must be the final version at the point that you complete and check out your entry. No replacement or additional media can be accepted after an entry has been submitted and received by the Festival without exception.
We accept Credit Card and Bank Transfer Payments.
If you wish to change your payment method after you have submitted your entries, please get in touch with our Awards experts to discuss.
Payment is due immediately upon entry into the Spikes Asia Awards
The entry fee is charged per individual entry, i.e. one piece of work entered in a single category. Fees are different for each Award — you can check the fees on our Dates & Fees page.
Each individual entry will have a unique entry ID, for example, 00013.
There are a few exceptions, so check the Awards breakdowns available in Entry Kit 1.
Or if you are in any doubt, please contact our Awards Team for support.
After completing your payment, you will receive your tax invoice within one to two weeks.
If you paid via bank transfer, ensure you send a copy of the transfer confirmation and the proforma invoice to awards@spikes.asia.
If there are any issues with your submission, the first step you must take is to get in touch with the Awards team. We can provide advice and talk to you about the most appropriate next step.
Any entry fees due but unpaid at the time of withdrawal are immediately due and payable.
Refunds on or before 18 December 2025
An entrant may withdraw their entries on or before 18 December 2025 for any reason and be eligible for a refund of the entry fee paid, less a processing fee of SGD 165.
No refunds after 18 December 2025
An entrant may withdraw their entries after 18 December 2025 if payment has been made; then, they will not be eligible for a refund. We request immediate settlement if payment has not yet been made, as the entrants are still liable to pay for entries.
After submission, each entry is reviewed by our Awards team before it’s presented to the Jury.
Please make sure that the entry contact is ready to be contacted by our team if we have any need for clarification about your entry.
Find out more about what happens after you submit in our Guide to the Awards. Find out more about the judging process.