DAFES AWARDS is an international contest program that recognizes creative achievements, facilitates the exchange of experience, and helps shape professional development benchmarks. We serve as an aggregator of key players in the creative industries — organizers of prestigious festivals, awards, exhibitions, and workshops.

With 5 professional tracks, 20 categories, and over 80 award nominations — including collaborative initiatives with leading design schools and cultural institutions — DAFES highlights outstanding achievements in both student and professional projects.

As part of the program, HSE CREATIVE OPEN, a dedicated student track supported by the HSE Art and Design School, is open in all categories alongside the general DAFES nominations.

Submissions are reviewed by a distinguished jury of globally recognized artists, educators, and industry leaders, reflecting the full spectrum of DAFES’ focus areas within the creative industries.