There are 21 categories for the GCR Awards (below) which will be presented during the ceremony. 

Nominations for GCR Awards 2026 are now closed. Please get in touch to get submit nominations for 2027.

The GCR editorial team makes the final decision on the winners.

Yes, please send a message to GCRLive@GlobalCompetitionReview.com as soon as possible.

We will announce shortlists for each category on the GCR website, with winners announced on the night of the awards. 

The GCR editorial team evaluate applicants' evidence-based submissions and conducts vigorous research to make final decision on the winners.

Winner information is embargoed until the evening ceremony.

All winners from the GCR Awards will receive a physical award at the ceremony for their winning category.

If you are unable to make the event, we will ask you to provide us with the contact details of someone who could accept the award on your behalf.

All winners from the GCR Awards will receive a physical award by post for their winning category.

The dress code is black tie.

The full address for Conrad is 950 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA. 

The hotel offers valet parking at a rate of $70.80 per night.

Information on accessible amenities can be found in full detail on the website here.

Unfortunately, there are no discounted rooms at the Conrad, Washington, DC for this event.

The ceremony is an in-person event only.

The arrival time for guests of the GCR Awards ceremony is 6:30 PM EST. Guests can enjoy our opening drinks reception until 7:30 PM EST where the seated dinner and the awards presentation will commence. Once the ceremony comes to a close, we will then hold our After-Party, hosted by Norton Rose Fulbright until 12:00 PM EST.

Unfortunately, GCR does not cover travel and accommodation costs for this event.

There will be no speeches from any winners at the ceremony.

Pricing to attend is available to view here. For further information on attendance and sponsorship please contact Peter Musavaya by emailing Peter.Musavaya@LBResearch.com.

Unfortunately, this ceremony is a private event. Guests who are not registered may not attend.

Family members are welcome to attend, but they must be over the age of 18.

You may share this information soon as you are notified of your nomination. You will be provided with social media marketing materials to help promote your success in making the shortlist.

After the ceremony, you will be provided with social media marketing materials to help promote your success. This will include a bespoke social media card, rosette, email signature banner, certificate and social copy to share. If you require anything not listed above, please do get in touch.

If you attended the ceremony, a link to the photo gallery will be emailed the morning after the ceremony.

Yes - follow and use the hashtag #GCRAwards for all social updates on this event.