Rates & Deadlines
ENTER EARLY.
ENTER AT
YOUR BEST RATE.
Ten public deadlines through February 2027. Three pricing tiers built for the real shape of the industry — agencies, independents, and the next generation. Submit when your work is ready.
★ Save up to $160 vs. Late Entry · Fall Entry ends September 30
What Your Entry Buys
EVERY ENTRY EARNS
A SEAT AT THE TABLE.
A DIELINE Awards entry isn't just a shot at recognition. It's automatic consideration for editorial coverage on DIELINE, a potential pathway to the iF DESIGN AWARD, and a permanent place in the world's largest packaging design archive.
Editorial Consideration for Every Entry
Every entry is reviewed by DIELINE's editorial team for potential feature coverage on thedieline.com — not just winners. Strong work gets seen by 6.9M annual readers regardless of jury outcome.
A Path to iF DESIGN AWARD
DIELINE Award winners receive free entry into the iF DESIGN AWARD 2027 and automatic advancement to the second jury round — a $1,000+ value reserved exclusively for DIELINE winners through our official iF DESIGN partnership. Win at DIELINE, and you're already in at iF.
Global Stage for Winners
Winners are featured on DIELINE (232K+ Instagram, 6.9M annual pageviews), exhibited at the annual winner showcase in New York, and published in the digital DIELINE Awards Annual distributed globally to the industry.
A Permanent Credential
Every winner carries the seal for the year and joins a permanent archive of 27,000+ published projects. The hand-finished trophy, designed by Jones Knowles Ritchie, is available for winners to purchase.
Ten Deadlines
ALL RATES.
ALL WINDOWS.
Every deadline is a separate window with its own pricing. Submit at any window — your work is judged on its merit, not its submission date.
Each window is a real deadline with real pricing. Submitting earlier locks in lower rates. We don't run flash sales or surprise discounts between windows. What you see is what you pay.
| Window | Professional | Independent | Concept · Student · DFG |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Early Bird (closed)
July 1
|
$295 | $195 | $95 |
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Summer Entry (closed)
July 31
|
$325 | $225 | $115 |
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Late Summer (closed)
August 28
|
$355 | $250 | $130 |
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Fall Entry
Now – September 30
★ Active |
$385 | $275 | $145 |
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Pre-Holiday
October 31
|
$415 | $300 | $160 |
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Holiday
November 28
|
$445 | $335 | $175 |
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Winter
December 31
|
$469 | $355 | $185 |
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Final Call
January 30
|
$495 | $390 | $195 |
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Late Entry★ Final
February 27, 2027
|
$545 | $425 | $215 |
All entry fees in USD. Non-refundable. One entry per submission form. Entries may be submitted into multiple categories.
Worth the Entry
A NIGHT. A SEAL.
A REPUTATION.
AND A YEAR OF VISIBILITY.
Winning is the headline, but the entry itself is the investment. Editorial consideration on DIELINE for every entry. Eligibility for the iF DESIGN AWARD 2027 for winners. Inclusion in the annual digital edition distributed to the global industry. A year of carrying the seal — and a permanent place in the archive of the world's most respected packaging design work.
See What Winners Receive →Tier Eligibility
PICK THE TIER
THAT FITS.
Three tiers built around the real shape of the industry — large studios and agencies, independent designers and small CPG brands, and the next generation of designers entering the field.
Agencies, studios,
in-house teams, larger CPG brands.
For agencies, design studios, in-house teams, and CPG brands with more than five employees or annual revenue above $500K USD. The full competition with eligibility for Best of Show and Studio of the Year.
Independent studios,
solo designers, indie CPG brands.
For independent studios, solo designers, and CPG brands or founders with five or fewer employees or annual revenue of $500K USD or less. Same competition, recognition, and prizes — at a rate the rest of the industry can actually afford.
Concept work, students,
and Design for Good.
For students, conceptual projects, and Design for Good entries. Separate jury. Not eligible for Best of Show. Each track has its own place-and-merit recognition at every level.
For teams entering five or more
BULK ENTRY
PRICING.
One discount, applied to every entry in the purchase — Professional, Independent, and Concept & Student alike.
5 or more entries
10% off every entry.
10 or more entries
20% off every entry.
Entries are bought at the current window's rate and locked for the rest of the 2027 season. You receive a code, redeemable against any category through the final deadline.
All entry fees are in USD. Non-refundable. One entry per submission form. Entries may be submitted into multiple categories. Rates shown are per entry. Each rate is available only through its own listed deadline (23:59 GMT). Late Entry on February 27, 2027 is the final deadline; no submissions accepted after that point.
SUBMIT WHEN
YOUR WORK
IS READY.
Ten deadlines. Three tiers. One competition. Whatever your stage and whatever your budget, there's a window for you.
★ Fall Entry rate · ends September 30 · then prices rise.
Common Questions
BEFORE YOU SUBMIT.
Are entry fees refundable?
No. All entry fees are non-refundable, including disqualified entries.
Can I edit my entry after submitting?
Yes — you can edit entries until the window deadline. After the deadline closes, entries are locked for judging.
Do I pay per category or per project?
Per submission. You can submit the same project into multiple categories — each is a separate entry with a separate fee.
Does every entry get considered for DIELINE editorial coverage?
Yes. Every entry is reviewed by our editorial team for potential feature coverage on thedieline.com — not just winners.
Does every entry advance to the iF DESIGN AWARD?
No. Only DIELINE Award winners receive free entry into the iF DESIGN AWARD 2027 and automatic advancement to the second jury round.
What if my project isn't ready yet?
Wait for a later window. The competition runs through February 2027, with deadlines monthly. Submit when the work is ready.
Is there a discount for entering several projects?
Five or more entries take 10% off every entry; ten or more take 20% off, across all three tiers. Entries are bought at the current window's rate and locked for the rest of the season. Email andrew@dielinemedia.com.
What if I'm a 2026 entrant?
Check your email — we sent a thank-you discount code valid through the current entry deadline.