Bookmark Awards 2026 Categories	Bookmark Awards 2026 Standard Fee	Bookmark Awards 2026 IAB Member Discount Fee
Build	R2400 Ex VAT	R1920 Ex VAT
Communicate	R2400 Ex VAT	R1920 Ex VAT
Connect	R2400 Ex VAT	R1920 Ex VAT
Innovate	R2400 Ex VAT	R1920 Ex VAT
Impact	R2400 Ex VAT	R1920 Ex VAT
Publish	R2400 Ex VAT	R1920 Ex VAT
Craft	R2050 Ex VAT	R1640 Ex VAT
Special Honours Paid Entries (HON06, HON12)	R2350 Ex VAT	R1880 Ex VAT
Special Honours Free To Enter (HON01, HON02, HON05, HON07, HON08)	FREE	FREE

IAB SA MEMBER DISCOUNT: IAB South Africa members are entitled to a 20% discount on entry fees, and will be issued with a unique discount code. Entrants will only be eligible for the discount if they have fully paid-up membership fees at the time of check out. If you would like to become an IAB SA member, or for more information about IAB SA membership, please email debbie@iabsa.net.

EARLY BIRD ENTRY DISCOUNT:  Any entry completed and paid for between Tuesday 17th February and Monday 9th March 2026 by 23h59, will receive a 10% discount. Thereafter, normal rates will apply, as per the outlined entry fees for 2026.

LATE FEE (3 - 27 April 2026): Entries submitted past the 2nd April 2026 will be subject to a 12% late penalty fee. The entry timeline closes on 27th April 2026 at midnight and no entries will be accepted past that date.

PLEASE NOTE: The “Best Digital Brand”, “Best Digital Agency” and “Best Publisher”, “Best Marketer” and “Best Creative” categories are free, as they are drawn from performance in the competition and therefore do not need formal entries.

ELIGIBLE ENTRIES: Please make sure your work is eligible - read the Entry Rules before submitting your work. All entries are subject to the Terms & Conditions of The Bookmark Awards.

METHODS OF PAYMENT: Payment can only be made by Bank Transfer or Credit Card. Account details are provided on the invoice.

NO REFUNDS ON ENTRIES: Under no circumstances will refunds of any fees or costs relating to Entries or entry into the Bookmarks be issued to Entrants. The fees paid for Entries are intended to cover the costs of administration, processing and judging the Entries and preparing the awards.

If you have any entry queries, please send an e-mail to thebookmarks@iabsa.net. If you have any technical queries, please call us on 011 772 1220 or send an e-mail to bookmarks@loeries.com