Fee
The application fee (HK$2,800) is waived if you have a nominator. And shortlisted brands are entitled to settle the final round judging fee of HK$5,000 within seven working days after being shortlisted by the judges.
*If the shortlisted brands fail to win the award, the BDA organising committee will refund the full amount within one month of notification of final results.
*If your brand is finally awarded, All winners are mandatorily entitled to one booth at Hong Kong Design Summit 2025. The respective exhibition fee is:
1. Best Awards: HK$29,800
2. Grand Award of the Year: HK$49,800
3. Best of the Best: HK$76,800All winners are mandatorily entitled to one booth at Hong Kong Design Summit 2025. Upon settling the Exhibition Fee, Winners are entitled to all the benefits mentioned in the “Winners’ Privileges” without a fee.
Hong Kong Design Summit 2025 is an eligible event under the support of SME Export Marketing Fund, eligible exhibitor could claim up to 50% of the Exhibition Fee, for the fee details, please refer to section “FEES”
Kindly refer to https://www.smefund.tid.gov.hk/english/emf/emf_update.html for more details of SME Export Marketing Fund.
Joining
The deadline is 24 September, 2024 (Tuesday).
Currently, BDA is open to limited and unlimited companies to join, and they have to submit BR / CI as proof.
BDA is established with a mission to honour the success of brands, as stated in the Terms and Conditions, if ownership of an entry does not belong to a single entity, the applying entity is required to acquire authorisation from all relevant entities and to ensure the accuracy of the information presented. Thus if you are working with a brand as an individual, we would suggest you nominate them to join. And we are more than welcome to receive your nominations with contact points!
Sub-categories are designed specifically for the marketing use of awarded brands; they will be reviewed by the first-round judges and printed on the trophy and certificate, so you are welcome to suggest your own sub-category to categorize your brand. You could enter up to 8 Chinese characters or 40 English characters.
No limitation in the date back time as we welcome you to share the growth of your brand.
You can apply more than one category.
Yes.
You will be required to provide following information:
1/ Category
2/ Entry name
3/ Brand Logo
4/ Company / Organisation Information
– Company / Organisation name
– Establishment date
– Location of business
– Certificate of Incorporation or the latest BR in PDF format
– Contact Person
– Contact Number
– Email
– Website
5/ Brand Information
– Brand Sub-Category
– Brand name
– Nominator
– Brand Information
6/ Attachment
7/ Criteria
– User Experience
– Brand Image
– Market Value
– Tech and Innovation
– Sustainability
How to Enter:
Your Guide to the BDA 2026
Your Entry Pathway
A simple process from preparation to celebration
Step 1: Choose Your Category & Track
Review the five competition categories and select the one that best represents your project's core innovation. Then, identify your entry track:
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Track A: Enterprise Brands (Open to all corporate brands)
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Track B: Rising Star (For startups established within the last 3 years—enjoy a 30% fee discount.)
Step 2: Prepare Your Materials
Ensure your submission includes:
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Project Overview: A compelling synopsis outlining objectives, strategy, and impact.
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Visual Evidence: High-resolution images, PDFs, or video links that showcase your work.
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Supporting Details: Client name, project timeline, and your duties.
Step 3: Submission
Complete the online form, and upload your materials for entry. Submit Here
Step 4: Await the Results
Following the submission deadline, our distinguished judges will review all submissions. The shortlisted entrants will be notified, and all winners will be honored at the prestigious awards ceremony.
Need Help? Contact for Support
Our team is here to help.
Should you have any questions while preparing your submission regarding category selection, eligibility, or technical requirements, please do not hesitate to reach out. We are committed to supporting you through the entry process.
BDA Brand Award 2026 Organising Committee
Email: bda2026@hkda.hk
Phone: +852 2527 3968 (Office Hours: 9:30 am - 6:30 pm, Mon-Fri)