In the constantly evolving world of media and advertising, fresh ideas often come from fresh minds--the young talent just starting their careers. By hosting The Globe and Mail Young Lions Competition, The Globe challenges young minds and offers excellent exposure to the industry.

The Globe Young Lions Competition is the only way to qualify and compete in the Cannes Young Lions Competition--and it is free to enter!
Designed to simulate the conditions at Cannes, this year’s official Young Lions Competition provides the winning teams with the preparation they’ll need to compete internationally in the Young Lions Competition at Cannes.


The 2008 Young Lions competition is now complete. Congratulations to the four winning teams who rose above the pack with their compelling media strategies and creative executions.


The Globe and Mail Young Lions Competition is open to advertising creatives, planners/buyers and students age 28 or under (Entrants must be born after June 21, 1979). Visit our entry information page for full competition details.

Entrants will compete in one of four categories: Print, Cyber, Media and Film.

Print: An Art Director and a Copywriter have 24 hours to create a print ad.

Cyber: A Web Designer and a Copywriter have 24 hours to create a web ad.

Media: Two Planners/Buyers have 24 hours to develop an innovative media/contact strategy.

Film: Two Creatives have 48 hours to film and edit a 30-second commercial.

On April 26, 2008 the creative briefs will be emailed to registered entrants at 9 A.M. Entrants will have either 24 hours or 48 hours, depending on their category, to submit work for judging.

Please note that all entries must be submitted as digital media.

Registration: NOW CLOSED
Deadline for registration: April 14
Creative briefs released to Entrants: April 26 at 9 A.M.
Print, Cyber and Media Entry Deadline: April 27 at 9 A.M.
Film Entry Deadline: April 28 at 9 A.M.
Judging: May 1-9
Winners Announced: May 14

The winning teams from each category win a trip to Cannes and the opportunity to compete in the Young Lions Competition at the Cannes Lions Festival. Travel, accommodation and registration costs will be covered by The Globe and Mail.



The winning entries will be posted on this site after judging is complete. Check out the 2007 competition winners.

Judging will take place on-line between May 1-9, by a panel of award-winning Canadian Creatives. The winners will be announced online on May 12. The three winning teams will be sent to Cannes to compete in the International Young Lions Competition as Canada’s Young Lions.

Learn more about this years judging panel.

For more information, please contact:

Dean Black - President, BLACK
Competition Administrator
dblack@black-co.com