CIM AWARDS 2025
APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN
CIM AWARDS is an event that brings together the best agencies, creatives, innovators from the region, and all free minds who make strides in the world of creative industries, marketing, media, and communications through their work.
CIM AWARDS 2025 – APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN
In a world that breathes with the rhythm of changes, the CIM Forum does not stop pushing the boundaries, and the most important moment in that mission is precisely the CIM AWARDS. This year, the awards that celebrate the most inspiring ideas, the most successful projects and the most daring creative steps are back even stronger, with a jury of 11 credible experts from Montenegro and the region.
CIM AWARDS 2025 is an invitation to all those who create the future of creative industries, marketing, media, design, culture and communications. If in 2024 you realized a project that changes the rules of the game – now is the time to present it to the world.
Applications are open until May 17, and the finalists will be presented during the awards ceremony on May 31 in Kotor, as part of the final evening of the CIM Forum.
How to apply?
To apply in the selection categories, you need to prepare a video presentation of your project (show, campaign, series, digital product, etc.) lasting up to 180 seconds. The number of entries is not limited, submit all the projects you are proud of.
Why should you apply?
Because this is more than a reward. The CIM AWARDS is a recognition that comes from a community that understands the power of ideas and the power of story. It is the moment when creativity gets its deserved attention, in front of an audience that knows what it means to create beyond the boundaries of the known.
Sign up and show the world why your idea deserves to be included in the new tradition.
For all categories (except Special Awards) it is necessary to submit a video presentation of up to 180 seconds.
Participants can submit an unlimited number of projects.
Registration fee:
Each project in one category – 80 EUR + VAT
Each subsequent category for individual project – 20% discount per category
For more information, write to us at: awards@mediaforum.me
CATEGORIES
Grand PriX – CIM 2025.
This prestigious award is given to the best submitted campaign or project that has achieved outstanding results in the creative industry and media.
Participants must win at least two prizes from any category to be considered for this prize.
CAMPAIGNS
An award for a campaign that redefined the market, pushed boundaries and achieved measurable results.
Recognition for public relations that have made a real difference in brand communication, crisis management or raising awareness about important topics.
The award is given to a campaign that has shown how marketing can be a force for good – whether through inclusion, sustainability or social change.
For projects and campaigns that directly engaged audiences in action, created a movement, or empowered a community.
A campaign that created trends, viral content and engaged audiences through TikTok, Instagram, YouTube or other digital channels.
Campaign category application
AGENCIES
This category is decided by the jury, based on the registered campaigns from the other categories.
Recognition for the agency that shaped the market in Montenegro with its innovative campaigns, strategies and creative solutions.
Awarded to an agency that has made a significant impact on the industry in the region, pushing the boundaries of creativity and setting new standards.
Application in agency category
CSR AWARDS
Here you apply with your social responsibility campaigns, which have left a significant impact on society and the community.
(Recognition for initiatives that left a lasting mark on society, brought concrete changes and inspired others to act.)
Application in the CSR awards category
MEDIA AWARDS
It awards a media company, portal, TV show, podcast or individual who, through their content, has had the greatest social and cultural impact in the past year. The focus is on innovation, a research approach and creating stories that have shaped public opinion.
It is awarded to the most creative and innovative media format that has brought a new approach to storytelling – whether it is a multimedia platform, interactive stories, podcasts, video series or XR content.
An award for a young and promising journalist, content creator or media professional who has demonstrated exceptional skills and talent in shaping the media landscape in the past year.
Media awards category application
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
It is awarded to colleagues who have made great contributions to the development of the media scene and creative industries in the region)
