Stars of the Year Schedule

Mark your calendar with the important dates and make sure to meet all deadlines on time!

  • 3 Feb. 2026

    Call for Applications

    Submit your project under the Yıldız Holding Awards, where entries from all companies and groups are evaluated collectively. Select the category that aligns with your project and shine on a wider stage!

  • 25 March 2026

    Deadline for applications

    If you haven’t submitted your application yet, now is the time to act! Make sure to upload your project before the deadline, as submissions will close at the end of the day.

  • 30 March – 10 April 2026

    Technical Review

    All submitted projects will undergo a technical review to verify their eligibility, completeness, and alignment with the selected category.

  • 13 - 20 April 2026

    Team Revisions

    Following the technical review, teams will receive feedback to refine their submissions. Revised projects must be resubmitted to ensure they meet all requirements and are ready for the next stage of evaluation.

  • 4 - 15 May 2026

    Jury Voting

    The jury will evaluate and vote on all projects submitted within each category. The top-scoring projects, with at least three finalists per category, will advance to the final stage of the awards program.

  • 08 - 19 June 2026

    Finalist Presentations

    Finalist project teams will present their projects to the Main Jury. These presentations will be evaluated in detail, and the winners will be determined based on their performance and impact.

  • 22 - 26 June 2026

    Employee Voting

    Before the award ceremony, shortlisted projects will be opened to employee voting on this website. Make your voice heard and help decide which projects will shine as the Stars of the Year!

  • September 2026

    Stars of the Year Award Ceremony

    The Stars of the Year Awards Ceremony is the final stage of the program, where winning projects and teams are recognized for their outstanding achievements and contributions.

  • 3 Feb. 2026

    Call for Applications

    Submit your project under the Group Awards, where entries are evaluated within your respective group of companies. Choose the category that best fits your project and take the opportunity to showcase your success!

  • 25 March 2026

    Deadline for applications

    If you haven’t submitted your application yet, now is the time to act! Make sure to upload your project before the deadline, as submissions will close at the end of the day.

  • 30 March – 10 April 2026

    Technical Review

    All submitted projects will undergo a technical review to verify their eligibility, completeness, and alignment with the selected category.

  • 13 – 20 April 2026

    Team Revisions

    Following the technical review, teams will receive feedback to refine their submissions. Revised projects must be resubmitted to ensure they meet all requirements and are ready for the next stage of evaluation.

  • 20 April – 8 May 2026

    Jury Voting

    The jury will evaluate and vote on all projects submitted within each category. The top-scoring projects, with at least three finalists per category, will advance to the final stage of the awards program.

  • 1 – 12 June 2026

    Finalist Presentations

    Finalist project teams will present their projects to the Main Jury. These presentations will be evaluated in detail, and the winners will be determined based on their performance and impact.

  • 22 – 26 June 2026

    Employee Voting

    Before the award ceremony, shortlisted projects will be opened to employee voting on this website. Make your voice heard and help decide which projects will shine as the Stars of the Year!

  • September 2026

    Stars of the Year Award Ceremony

    The Stars of the Year Awards Ceremony is the final stage of the program, where winning projects and teams are honored for their outstanding achievements and contributions.