LIA was established in 1986 as a creative awards festival built entirely around what the creative community always wanted an awards festival to be. Constantly listening to what the industry needs, and acting on your feedback, means doing things the way they should be done.
Winners & Finalists Announced:
29th September through 5th October
Of The Year Awards Announced: 4th November 2025
Annually, over 300 young creatives participate in the most comprehensive global training program in the industry. The Creative LIAisons Global Coaching Academy is an initiative to develop, educate, inspire and nurture emerging talent.
Established in 2012, this porgram gives the next generation of talent the opportunity to learn from the most experienced and awarded people in our industry. With both onsite and virtual offerings, Creative LIAisons is recognized as one of the most valuable training tools in our industry.
Not to mention, an incredible experience for those lucky enough to participate. An elite few have credited the program for propelling their career and for being invited back as LIA Jurors and Creative LIAisons Coaches.
Today, there are thousands of people in the creative community who have benefitted from these programs. A good number of whom are now high level creatives and company founders.