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Mentorship. Networking. Leadership. Creativity.

In 2024, NCM launched the US Lions Community to connect the advertising industry's rising stars to its established leaders, delivering growth opportunities throughout the year and at every career stage. We are dedicated to our mission of inspiring creative leadership, and empowering today's marketing leaders by connecting them to the next gen who are shaping the future of marketing and media. 

We’re always looking for new partners and possibilities, and invite you to join the US Lions Community! If you are interested in applying to become a Cannes Lions Festival Juror, US Young Lions Juror, TEAM USA Advisor, Mentorship Webinar Partner, or learning about how to become a Program Sponsor, you’ve come to the right place.

 

Scroll down for 2025 application forms and deadlines.

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Our 2025 campaign has begun!

NCM is proudly entering our 10th consecutive year as the official US Representative to the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, the most prestigious global advertising awards show.  
 
As US Rep, we're thrilled to elevate the Cannes Lions brand among marketers and agencies across the country. Every year, we facilitate the Festival jury selection and oversee the US Young Lions competition to help introduce the next generation of creative geniuses to the world.
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Join the US Lions Community today.

2025 Application Forms

Application 
Opportunity
Deadline 
Non-Profit 
US Young Lions competition brief partner 
October 1, 2024 
Juror
Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 
October 11, 2024 
Juror
US Young Lions competition 
November 15, 2024 
Mentor
TEAM USA Advisors 
November 15, 2024 
Mentor
Mentorship Webinar Series 
December 15, 2024 
Sponsor
US Lions Community 
Rolling 

Check out the US Lions Community calendar of key dates for more info.   

 

To discuss the Cannes Lions Festival Juror criteria and application process, or to learn about more ways to get involved, reach out to amy.tunick@ncm.com.

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Calling all US Non-Profits!

Want to raise awareness for your cause and get hundreds of brilliant creative ideas for free? Each year, US Young Lions competitors get a brief and deliver marketing concepts across categories (Digital, Film, Media, PR, Print), all in support of our featured organization. 

 

We’re currently accepting applications for our 2025 non-profit partner! 

  

Submit the form by October 1st for your non-profit to be considered. The selected organization will be contacted in December 2024. 

Introducing the US Lions Community