GENERAL NOTES

It is the entrant's responsibility to select the correct category and to ensure that their entry meets the eligibility requirements for that category — however Kidscreen reserves the right to move entries into categories that are more suitable, as required. Entries that are deemed ineligible in any category, and entries that are removed at the request of the entrant after payment has been made, will not be refunded.

All entrants will receive confirmation by email that their submission has been received. Companies with entries that are nominated will be contacted by email after the first round of judging is complete, followed by a press release announcement and coverage in the Kidscreen Daily newsletter.

If Kidscreen receives no response to repeated requests for additional information in support of an entry, it may be subject to withdrawal and the entry fee forfeited.

Entries must have first aired somewhere in the world between September 1, 2025 and August 31, 2026.

All entries must be originally intended for broadcast on a linear television network or SVOD streaming platform, including having been significantly funded by the network/streaming platform it was intended for.

Episodes or programs submitted in support of entries that are originally produced in a language other than English must be dubbed or subtitled in English.

The company submitting an entry is responsible for notifying any co-production partners involved in the project.

In the event of a dispute by any of the partners in a co-production, the entry will be deemed ineligible.

In the case of co-productions, only the designated representative of the company that submitted the entry will be presented with the award.

All components (entry form, payment in full, and a full episode or program upload) must be received by Friday, August 21, 2026 at 11:59pm EST. Entries received after this closing deadline will not be eligible.

Entries must have been available on their respective platforms between September 1, 2025 and August 31, 2026.

Companies or individuals entering apps, interactive formats, Roblox experiences, games, YouTube channels, digital series, podcasts or vodcasts for which they do not hold copyright ownership must obtain consent from the rights owner.

Entrants may choose to also include universal access link/codes for judges to experience the format or game for themselves, but these codes/links must be universally accessible (not geo-locked).

BEST EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Any digital learning-focused platform or experience, including websites, apps, and interactive formats, is eligible for consideration.

BEST ROBLOX EXPERIENCE + BEST GAME

Gameplay footage should be included in demo videos in order to give judges a complete understanding of the Roblox/game experience.

BEST DIGITAL SERIES

The company submitting an entry is responsible for notifying any co-production partners involved in the project.

In the event of a dispute by any of the partners in a co-production, the entry will be deemed ineligible.

In the case of co-productions, only the designated representative of the company that submitted the entry will be presented with the award.

Episodes submitted in support of Digital Series entries that are originally produced in a language other than English must be dubbed or subtitled in English.

Episodes must be submitted without visible on-screen time code, corporate logos, promo reels/spots or commercials.

All episodes in support of Digital Series entries must be submitted as they are viewed by users, without the content of the episode edited in any way.

BEST PODCAST OR VODCAST

Best Podcast or Vodcast is open to series, both scripted and unscripted.