GCR Awards 2027

350+ Attendees

25+Countries

21Award categories

17thEdition

Nominations close Tuesday 15 December 2026.

GCR Awards 2026 highlights

Last year, Global Competition Review welcomed over 350 guests to its 16th annual GCR Awards ceremony, held on 24 March 2026 in Washington, DC.

The event featured 21 award categories, celebrating the teams, individuals, and firms that made the most impressive contributions to the field in 2025.

The evening concluded with Joseph Simons receiving GCR’s Outstanding Career Award.

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Networking opportunities

Connect with senior legal professionals, industry leaders, and influential figures in international competition law

Celebrate excellence

Celebrate the outstanding achievements of the community and gain inspiration from their success stories

Memorable evening

Enjoy a night of celebration, fine dining, and entertainment in a vibrant setting

Pricing

STANDARD

$850
INDIVIDUAL

$8,000
TABLE OF 10

Includes

Entry
Drinks
3 course dinner
Official photos

PREMIUM

$1,000
INDIVIDUAL

$10,000
TABLE OF 10

Includes

3 course dinner
Official digital group photo of your guests in front of the backdrop
Preferential room position
Premium drinks
Champagne on the table

SPONSORSHIP

POA
PRICE ON APPLICATION

Varying packages include

Announce and present award
Welcome speech
Premium table of 10
Branded invitations (PDF)
Table branding
Logo placement across website, social, emails, printed collateral, and on the night branding
Optional add-ons

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Key dates

Submissions open

Tuesday 22 September 2026

Submissions close

Tuesday 15 December 2026

Shortlist announced

Monday 1 February 2027

GCR Awards Ceremony

Tuesday 6 April 2027

GCR Events Code of Conduct

We are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for everyone. We believe that every attendee contributes to the overall quality and experience of our events. Respect and courtesy are fundamental to our community.

We do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment towards any of our staff, clients or suppliers.

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What our attendees think of GCR Awards

The ceremony is designed to recognise excellence, celebrate achievements, facilitate professional connections and encourage community within the competition law sector.

But don't just take our word for it. Here are some of our guest's thoughts.

The GCR awards provide a welcome occasion to recognize the excellent work of competition lawyers and economists from around the world. They also provided me a wonderful opportunity to make new connections and renew old ones—with former comrades and esteemed adversaries alike from across a wide range of matters.

Raj James
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