Please find here an overview of relevant information for the International Sound Awards 2025. Entry to the International Sound Awards is open to companies, individuals, nonprofit organizations, universities, students and everyone who wants to make the world sound better.
To submit your project to the International Sound Awards 2025, please read these Submission Details, the Terms & Conditions and fill out the Application Form. On receipt of the form, we will send you an email containing an invoice, a link to the submission form and further information. In the submission form, all information about your submission – see below – must be entered. Please have them ready when filling out the form.
Here you can download a quick guide for a successful submission.
To submit your project to the International Sound Awards 2025, please read these Submission Details, the Terms & Conditions and fill out the Application Form. On receipt of the form, we will send you an email containing an invoice, a link to the submission form and further information. In the submission form, all information about your submission – see below – must be entered. Please have them ready when filling out the form.
Here you can download a quick guide for a successful submission.

Key dates
Evaluation Procedure
All correctly and timely submitted applications will be presented to the jury. The jury consists of experienced and internationally known experts. All jurors have signed a code of conduct. They disclose any conflict of interest and don’t judge the submission in question. Overall criteria for the judges are: Innovative, smart or useful sound solutions and concepts, whereas sound is understood in a broad sense.
Each submission is rated by at least 4 jurors on a scale of 1 to 10 points. The median of the juror’s ratings defines the result per project. The jury’s decision is final.
Each submission is rated by at least 4 jurors on a scale of 1 to 10 points. The median of the juror’s ratings defines the result per project. The jury’s decision is final.
Levels of distinction
- 5 or 6 Points: Better Sound = a remarkable submission, above average
- 7 or 8 Points: Winner = an excellent, top-tier submission
- 9 or 10 points: Grand Prix = an outstanding, magnificent submission
General requirements
Submission material
Please note that submission material must not exceed 500MB.
Compulsory:
Optional, but highly recommended:
Fees for Companies
Submission fee
300 Euros
Early Bird: Until March 7th, we offer a 20% discount on submission fees.
Entries can be submitted in more than one category. For every additional category a fee of 100 Euros will be charged. (In the case, a submission must be sent for assessment, transportation expenses must be carried by the submitter). The following services are included:
- Advice in preparing the submission
- Examination of the submitted material
- Preparing material for the jury
- Evaluation of the entry by international experts
Better Sound Award per category
500 Euros
The honouring with a Better Sound Award comprises the following services:
- Better Sound ISAbell trophy
- Better Sound certificate
- Better Sound badge for own communication
- Project page online
- Entry in the online Yearbook
- Mention in newsletter and social media
- Free premium account in the International Sound Directory ISD
Winner Award per category
600 Euros
The honouring with a Winner Award comprises the following services:
- Winner ISAbell trophy
- Winner certificate
- Winner badge for own communication
- Project page online
- Entry in the online Yearbook
- Mention in newsletter and social media
- Free premium account in the International Sound Directory ISD
Grand Prix Award per category
800 Euros
The honouring with a Grand Prix Award comprises the following services:
- Grand Prix ISAbell trophy
- Grand Prix certificate
- Grand Prix badge for own communication
- Project page online
- Entry in the online Yearbook
- Mention in newsletter and social media
- Free premium account in the International Sound Directory ISD
Fees for Individuals
Submission fee
95 Euros
Early Bird: Until March 7th, we offer a 20% discount on submission fees.
Entries can be submitted in more than one category. For every additional category a fee of 25 Euros will be charged. (In the case, a submission must be sent for assessment, transportation expenses must be carried by the submitter). The following services are included:
- Advice in preparing the submission
- Examination of the submitted material
- Preparing material for the jury
- Evaluation of the entry by international experts
Better Sound Award per category
Free of charge
The honouring with a Better Sound Award comprises the following services:
- Better Sound certificate
- Better Sound badge for own communication
- Project page online
- Entry in the online Yearbook
- Mention in newsletter and social media
- Free premium account in the International Sound Directory ISD
- An ISAbell trophy can be purchased if desired
Winner Award per category
Free of charge
The honouring with a Winner Award comprises the following services:
- Winner certificate
- Winner badge for own communication
- Project page online
- Entry in the online Yearbook
- Mention in newsletter and social media
- Free premium account in the International Sound Directory ISD
- An ISAbell trophy can be purchased if desired
Grand Prix Award per category
Free of charge
The honouring with a Grand Prix Award comprises the following services:
- Grand Prix certificate
- Grand Prix badge for own communication
- Project page online
- Entry in the online Yearbook
- Mention in newsletter and social media
- Free premium account in the International Sound Directory ISD
- An ISAbell trophy can be purchased if desired
Discounts
We give discounts on submission and winner fees for nonprofit organizations and student projects (only involving students). The submission fee is 95 Euros regardless of categories entered. Fees for a Better Sound, Winner or Grand Prix Award are waived. An ISAbell trophy is not included in the award services. If desired, it can be purchased.
Payments
All fees are subject to VAT if applicable. Submissions are valid and admitted for judging only after payment has been received. Payments can be made by wire transfer, PayPal, credit card and other payment services.
Do you have any questions? Please contact us: award@international-sound-awards.com