Rules, fees and dates
How to enter
Everything you need to prepare a strong entry — who can apply, what to submit, what it costs and when.
01 — Who can enter
Eligibility
Open worldwide
Organizations from any country can enter the Programme & Campaign Awards. The Grand Prix Adria and the Grand Prix per market are reserved for legal entities registered in BiH, Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia or Slovenia.
June 2025 – October 2026
An employer brand strategy, or employer branding activities and campaigns launched or implemented in this period.
In English
The judging panel is international, so all entries and communication are in English.
02 — What to submit
One PDF per category
Entering several categories? Prepare a separate presentation for each. Links and videos go into the same email or are embedded in the PDF.
Submit onlineOpen the entry formPrefer email? Send your entry to
bestemployerbrandawards@careercentar.com
Name the category in the email. Not sure which one? Ask us.
- a
The activity or campaign
What you did, for whom, and how it was delivered.
- b
The business challenge
The problem you wanted to solve or the outcome you wanted to influence.
- c
The results
Measurable indicators wherever possible.
- d
The impact on your employer brand
How it contributed to your employer brand, employer attractiveness and employee experience.
- +
Supporting material
Visuals, photographs, videos, websites, brochures and related materials created for the activity.
03 — Key dates
The 2026 calendar
25 June
Entries open
31 July
Early bird: 15% off for entries registered and paid by 23:59
26 October
Entries close at 23:59 CET
15 November
Payment deadline — judging begins
9 December
Winners announced and awarded at Hotel Palace, Zagreb
04 — Entry fees
Simple, per category
Payment must be received before 15 November 2026. The judging panel does not review unpaid entries.
€340 for each additional category
€340 for each additional category
For entries registered and paid by 31 July 2026, 23:59
05 — The fine print
Terms of entry
Confidentiality
Your entry is disclosed only to the judging panel and the organizer's team, on a strictly confidential basis.
Rights to submitted materials
Make sure you hold the rights and approvals for all submitted materials and photos. Submitted materials are retained by Careerathand d.o.o., the organizer. The organizer is not liable for infringements of copyright, trademarks or patents by the applicant.
Publication of shortlisted and winning entries
Details from shortlisted and winning entries may be used in press releases, web content, books or professional papers. Please make sure all facts are correct: changes may not be possible after publication.
Use of your company name
By entering, you agree that your company name may be used in the promotion of the awards and in the marketing and promotion of case studies.
Promotional packages
Careerathand and the project's media partners may offer additional promotional packages to entrants.
Staying in touch
Entrants are added to our database to stay up to date with the awards and the related conference. To opt out, write to hello@careercentar.com.