1. Eligibility

Any event or celebration executed within the realm of Indian weddings, anywhere in India, between 1st April 2024 and 31st July 2025 is eligible for entry into the WMEF – Indian Wedding Achievers Awards 2025.

2. Entry Deadline

• Final Submission Date: Friday, 2nd September 2025, at 11:59 PM IST.
• All entries must be submitted before the deadline to be considered.

3. Submission Requirements

Each nomination must include:

• Photographs – Soft copies (4 images)
• Video – 30-second video (Max 2 MB) or YouTube link
• Instagram Page Link
• Participants may enter in one or more categories.
• A separate entry fee applies for each category.

4. Who May Enter

• Any registered Event Management Company.
• Any individual with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the event or entertainment industry.
• Employees of registered Event Management Companies or Media Houses.
• Freelancers in the event and entertainment industry.

5. Who May Not Enter

• EMPA Board Members, WMEF–IWAA juries, their affiliates, subsidiaries, agents, and their immediate family members (spouse, parents, children, siblings, and respective spouses, regardless of residence).
• Persons residing in the same household as any of the above, whether related or not.
• Entrants must be at least 18 years old as of the entry date.

6. How to Enter

• All entries must be submitted online by clicking URL https://ticketing.chkdin.com/event/view/wmef-2025 by completing the registration form and following on-screen instructions.
• Participants may submit multiple entries across different categories.
• Categories can be added later through the user dashboard.
• Upon successful registration, an email confirmation will be sent.

7. Entry Format

• Photos: 4 images of the nominated work in PNG/JPEG format, each under 2 MB.
• Video: YouTube link showcasing the specific nominated work.
• Social Media: Instagram link of your page
• Website link
• Description: Brief write-up describing the nominated work in PDF format.
• Client Name: Name of the client for the nominated work.
• Documents:
  • Aadhaar Card (photocopy)
  • PAN Card (photocopy)
  • Local Business Licence or GST Number (copy)
• Entries will not be accepted via email or any other method.

8. Terms & Conditions

• Entrants must have legal rights to submit the work and must represent it truthfully. False claims will result in disqualification.
• Entry Fee: ₹5,000 per category. Bank fees or currency conversion charges are the participant’s responsibility.
• No refunds will be issued once payment is made, except in the case of category cancellation (see point below).
• Late submissions may be accepted at the organisers’ discretion, subject to an additional fee of ₹2,500 per entry.
• Nominees must provide valid documents within 3 days if requested, failing which they risk disqualification.
• Categories may be merged, modified, or cancelled by the jury. The decision will be final.
• Participation does not guarantee invitations to the Awards Gala, lunch, dinner, or WMEF knowledge sessions.
• By submitting an entry, participants agree to all rules and any subsequent amendments.
• Submitting an entry does not guarantee winning an award or receiving recognition.
• If a category is cancelled, nominees will be offered transfer to a similar category. If declined, only the entry fee will be refunded—no other compensation will be provided.
• All disputes will be subject to Kolhapur, Maharashtra jurisdiction.

9. Rights of Usage

• WMEF–EMPA will not reproduce any submitted work without prior permission.
• However, WMEF–EMPA may publish submitted work for promotional or publicity purposes.
• Entrants retain all copyrights to their work.

10. Judging & Results

• An independent jury appointed by WMEF–EMPA will evaluate entries.
• Judging will be based on creativity, execution, and overall impact.
• Award nominees and winners will be announced at the WMEF Indian Wedding Achievers Awards 2025 in Goa and/or on the official website and social media platforms.
• Entry to the Awards Gala is by invitation only.
• The jury’s decision will be final and not open to challenge.
• Timelines may be extended at the organisers’ discretion.
• The IWAA Committee is not obligated to explain why an entry was rejected.
• All rights reserved.