General information

The "Mi:t&links. Baltic Communication Awards" is the most significant event in the Baltic Sea region and neighbouring countries for communication professionals. For over a decade, it has presented the industry's most formidable challenges.

Application process

Communication management professionals worldwide, including private and public sector in-house PR/Communication departments, agencies, freelancers, etc., can apply.

• Early Birds: 22.01.2024. ­­– 07.02.2024, 15:59 EET
• Regular: 07.02.2024, 16:00 EET – 07.03.2024., 15:59 EET
• Late: 07.03.2024, 16:00 EET – 21.03.2024., 16:00 EET

Note: Late submissions incur additional fees.

• Early Bird: €175 + VAT 21% per entry (€130 + VAT 21% for 3+ entries).
• Regular: €230 + VAT 21% per entry (€175 + VAT 21% for 3+ entries).
• Late: €285 + VAT 21% per entry (€225 + VAT 21% for 3+ entries).
• Super Late: €340 + VAT 21% per entry (€295 + VAT 21% for 3+ entries).
• No fee for "NO BUDGET" category. However, these entries will not be included in the total count of the entries where charges are applied.
• Additional €50 + VAT 21% for amending entries.
• Payments via card, Paysera or bank transfer, with invoices generated automatically upon submission.
• Entries are confirmed only after full payment. The payment term is as per indicated in invoice.

• General: Completed by December 31, 2023.
• “Issue and Crisis” and “Storytelling” categories: Between January 1, 2019, and December 31, 2023, unless the Case has been submitted before (please see Competition rules Article 2.4.2.)

• One project can be entered into a maximum of three categories.
• Separate entry forms and materials are required for each category.

• Visual story board preview 297mm x 420mm, *jpg or *png, max 1.5 Mb, horizontal layout.
• Visual story board for printing: Print-quality PDF, max 45 Mb, horizontal layout.
• Presentation slides: *.pdf and *.ppt (no iOS-specific formats).
• Video presentations: *.mp4 format.
• Images: *.jpg or *.png format.

• Finalists choose their presentation method.
• Shortlisted presentations are live & online, with a 10-minute slot (4-minute presentation, 6-minute Q&A).
• Contestants must provide details of 2-3 presenters maximum.
• Organizers provide online platform access and guidelines.

Judging process

A jury of 20 members: professionals from Latvia (5), Estonia (5), Lithuania (5), and international members from diverse fields (5).

• First stage: Online Jury assesses projects, shortlisting four entries in 20 categories.
• Second stage: Jury assesses shortlisted projects based on live presentations, selecting category winners.