CREATIVITY, INNOVATION, AND SCIENCE UNITED IN CIM AWARDS 2025

Applications are now open for CIM AWARDS 2025, a prestigious regional recognition celebrating the most outstanding projects in the fields of media, marketing, communications, culture, and digital innovation. The awards will be presented as part of the fourth edition of the CIM Forum, taking place from May 29 to June 1 in Kotor, Montenegro.

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All creative projects realized during 2024 are eligible for submission. Applicants must prepare a video presentation of up to 120 seconds and submit their entry by May 15, 2025. There is no limit to the number of submissions, and a jury of 10 distinguished experts in communications, marketing, and media will select the winners.

A Revolution in Judging: NEURO AWARDS – A World First

This year’s CIM Forum introduces a global innovation – NEURO AWARDS, the first awards in the world to evaluate creative work using neuromarketing tools such as EEG and eye-tracking technology. Instead of relying on subjective opinions, this approach will measure the jury’s emotional and cognitive responses, making the selection process scientifically grounded and unbiased.

The NEURO AWARDS segment is led by Dalibor Šumiga, one of the region’s leading experts in neuromarketing and consumer behavior. Unlike traditional competitions, this segment is non-competitive and celebratory, focusing on inspiration, knowledge exchange, and the recognition of ideas that push the boundaries of creative industries.

Projects in the NEURO AWARDS segment will be evaluated by a jury of 16 renowned professionals, including academics, researchers, and experts in creativity and innovation, ensuring the highest level of expertise, objectivity, and credibility.

Awards Ceremony

The awards ceremony will take place on May 31 in Kotor, as the highlight of this year’s CIM Forum.

More information about how to apply and the available categories is available at the official website: mediaforum.me

The CIM Forum is supported by a wide range of partners, including the Municipality of Kotor, Kotor Tourist Organization, Ministry of Culture and Media, British Council, Crnogorski Telekom, Nikšićko Pivo, Coca-Cola HBC, Direct Media, and many others.