THE Loyalty Engagement Awards (NORTH ASIA) Key Dates

Turning loyalty and engagement into enduring connections

In today’s ever-evolving market, where AI and automation drive convenience, one truth remains timeless – the human connection is irreplaceable, and an authentic human connection is what truly sets brands apart. 

Relationships, trust, and shared stories are not just competitive advantages anymore – they are the heartbeat of any successful brand. The kind that turns casual interactions into consistent relationships, and thoughtful outreach into lasting loyalty. 

The Loyalty & Engagement Awards 2027 is your moment to spotlight your creative brilliance and how your brand has innovated in loyalty. Now in its eighth year, we’re celebrating the emotional power behind customer connections – the campaigns that have gone beyond just grabbing attention. In 2027, it will be all about resonance strategies that have clicked deeply with your audience, pushed boundaries, and shaped the future of engagement.  

We will celebrate the brands people remember, the ones that truly matter. These are the brands that have harnessed  the power of emotional connection to turn data points into meaningful relationships, campaigns into immersive experiences, and audiences into communities. 

Our expert judging panel, featuring the brightest minds in marketing and loyalty, will be on the lookout for not just great campaigns, but creative and impactful strategies. They’ll evaluate the creativity, effectiveness, and customer-centric impact of your work, awarding those who are setting new benchmarks in the industry. 

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With over  40 categories spotlighting every aspect of loyalty building and engagement excellence, the awards have now been organised three pillars: Loyalty, Engagement, and Relationship.

No matter where your strengths lie, there’s a perfect category to showcase your most game-changing work. Whether you’re reshaping retail loyalty, redefining the customer experiences, or leveraging technology to forge emotional connections, this is the ultimate stage to share your innovation and success stories. 

Take a stand. Share your stories. Submit your entries now and make your mark as a leader in loyalty and engagement innovation.

What’s new in 2027?

Best Loyalty Strategy
Sports and Fitness 

Best
Use of Events

Best
Community Engagement Strategy

Best
Conversational Engagement Strategy

Best
Use of Character IP  

Best
Customer Trust & Loyalty Strategy

Why should you enter?

Your Hard Work Deserves the Spotlight—it’s Time to Claim It.

At MARKETING-INTERACTIVE, we craft our events to offer unparalleled opportunities for all participants to shine brightly. The Loyalty & Engagement Awards is your ultimate platform to showcase your groundbreaking work, elevate your reputation, and solidify your position as a leader in customer loyalty and engagement innovation.

Here’s why entering is more than just a trophy—it’s an opportunity to supercharge your brand’s growth:

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Earn Industry-Wide Acclaim

Gain unparalleled recognition for your campaigns, teams, and brand from the industry’s top minds, and solidify your reputation as a trailblazer in loyalty and engagement.

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Impress the Right People

Your entries will be judged by an independent panel of senior brand-side experts—the very leaders who understand what breakthrough work looks like. Showcase your excellence to potential clients and partners who value creativity and results.

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Seize the Spotlight

Winning or being shortlisted means extensive coverage on MARKETING-INTERACTIVE’s websites, newsletters, and social media before, during, and after the event. Your success becomes part of the conversation across the industry.

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Elevate Your Brand

Position your campaigns as award-winning achievements that captivate not just the judges, but also your followers, clients, and consumers. Show them what excellence looks like.

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Attract New Opportunities

Recognition at this level becomes a magnet for new business. A win gives you leverage to capture attention, attract the right opportunities, and reinforce your credibility.

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Remind the Industry You’re at the Top

Whether you’re a seasoned player or a rising star, this is the moment to signal to competitors, clients, and partners that you’re pushing boundaries and delivering results.

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Celebrate the People Behind the Success

Share a win with your team—it’s the ultimate morale booster. Reward your team’s dedication, motivate future brilliance, and celebrate the milestones that got you here.

By entering, you’re not just competing—you’re defining what success looks like in loyalty and engagement.

Your entries will be judged fairly and objectively, irrespective of budget, scale or resource. Each entry will be judged within its own context and on its own merits giving an even playing field to large and small companies and campaigns alike.

Ready to step into the spotlight? Submit your entries by 29 January, 2027 and let the industry see your brilliance.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Your entry will be evaluated on the following four key areas (please read the Entry Guidelines for full descriptions):

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Panel of judges

Our expert judging panel will be announced soon. Keep an eye on our page for all updates on the judging panel.

If you are interested in joining the judging panel, please contact Selina Kwok at +852 2695 6610 or selinak@lighthouse-media.com.

SPONSORS AND PARTNERS

For bespoke sponsorship packages, please contact us at:

Email: partnerships_northasia@marketing-interactive.com

Highlights from previous years

Check out what went down at Loyalty & Engagement Awards from the previous year and get ready for an even bigger party in 2027!