ABOUT

The Creative LIAisons 2026 U.S. Hispanic Competition is organized by Círculo Creativo USA in collaboration with the London International Awards (LIA).

The First Place Winning Team will be invited by the LIA to the Creative LIAisons Onsite Program in Las Vegas, Nevada from September 27 through October 1, 2026 as Mentees.

The Second Place Winning Team will be invited by the LIA to the Creative LIAisons Virtual Coaching Program from April through November 2026 as Mentees.

Onsite Program 
Funded by festival entry fees, LIAisons brings approximately 125 young creatives to Vegas every year for a five-day program running concurrently with LIA judging.

  • Seminars, panels, workshops

  • Sitting in jury rooms during statue discussions, as the world’s best creatives analyze, argue, promote and dissect the world’s best work

  • Inspiration and learning from the best in the industry

  • A campus-like atmosphere where conversation and connection with fellow delegates and industry heavyweights is constant

  • No delegates fees, with flights and accommodation covered by LIA; certain restrictions apply.


Virtual Program 
To ensure as many young creatives as possible benefit, our virtual program offers each mentee one-to-one mentorship and online coaching sessions with three global industry leaders.

And because everything we do is created for creatives, we don’t dictate how the sessions are structured. Everyone’s journey is their own, so both coach and mentee decide what will work best for them.

As a mentee, you get to select a wish-list from the available coaches. And it’s always a great list, testament to the generosity and all-round awesomeness of the creative community.

TIMELINE*

REGISTRATION
OPENS
March 30

REGISTRATION CLOSES
April 10
11:59 PM PST

CREATIVE BRIEF
PRESENTATION
April 13 via Zoom
Time: 12:00 pm CST

ALL ENTRIES DUE
April 19

JUDGING
April-May

WINNERS ANNOUNCED
May 12

 

*Dates are subject to change

ElIgibiliTY

UPDATED: MARCH 31, 2026

The Competition is open only to teams consisting of two (2) young creative professionals who satisfy ALL eligibility requirements set forth below throughout the Competition Period.

Individual Requirements:

  • Legal resident of one of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia

  • At least 21 years old and no older than 30 years old at the time of Onsite Creative LIAisons Program (born on or after November 1, 1995)

  • At least one Team member must be a current Círculo Creativo USA 2026 member (either through Agency Membership or Individual Membership)

  • At least one Team member must be of Latin American or Spanish origin

  • Both Team participants must be employed in a creative role at an eligible agency in the United States at the time of entry

  • Team participants do not have to be employed by the same agency, but each must be employed by an eligible agency

  • Not have previously participated in the On-Site Creative LIAisons program. Any mentee who has already participated in the On-Site program is not eligible to compete again, as LIA is committed to providing this opportunity to as many young creatives around the world as possible. Participants who have previously taken part in the Creative LIAisons Virtual program are still eligible to compete for the on-site placement, as this would be a new experience for them. However, if a former virtual participant places second, they will not be eligible for the virtual placement. In that case, Sponsor will award the virtual placement to the next eligible runner-up.


Eligible Agencies: 

Hispanic Market Agencies: Acento, Alma, Archer Troy Miami, BBQ Agency, BeautifulBeast, Casanova McCann, Conill Saatchi & Saatchi, Creative On Demand, Creyentes, d Expósito & Partners, Dieste, El Autobus, Espacio, fluent360, Fuerza, Gallegos United, Infusion by Castells, inspire!, LERMA/, López Negrete Communications, Marca, MEL (Messianu/Edelman/Lerma), MEM, Ogilvy Miami, Orcí, República Havas, Rest of the World, Third Ear, Upstreamers, VML Miami, WALO, We Believers, and Zubi Advertising.

U.S. General Market Agencies: Any U.S. General Market agency employing creative professionals of Latin American or Spanish origin.


*Please refer to the Official Rules for complete eligibility details.

Prize*

FIRST PLACE WINNING TEAM

The First Place Winning Team will be invited by the LIA to the Creative LIAisons Onsite Program in Las Vegas, Nevada from September 27 through October 1, 2026 as Mentees.

Prize Includes (provided by LIA Festival Organizer):

  • Two (2) Onsite Program Mentee Passes to attend seminars, panels, workshops, and jury room discussions

  • Full or partial round-trip coach (economy) airfare reimbursement

  • Six (6) nights single occupancy hotel accommodation in Las Vegas

SECOND PLACE WINNING TEAM

The Second Place Winning Team will be invited by the LIA to the Creative LIAisons Virtual Coaching Program from April through November 2026 as Mentees.

Prize Details:

  • Virtual coaching sessions (no travel expenses included)

  • This program offers young industry professionals an extremely rare opportunity to have one-to-one online coaching sessions with three top creative, established industry leaders from around the globe. Each session is designed to develop, educate and grow emerging talent, coaching them to their full potential. These private and bespoke e-mentoring sessions are customized between coaches and mentees and can cover all disciplines with an emphasis on skill development, elevating ideas and boosting creative confidence to help fast-track careers. Mentees will receive a minimum of one session per coach that can happen any time between April and November. There is the potential for more at each coach's discretion.


*Please refer to the Official Rules for complete prize details.

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

Thank you to everyone who registered. We are no longer accepting new registrations at this time.

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QUESTIONS?

Contact: Paco Vargas at paco@circulocreativo.org