The awards-and-events season is upon us. The entries are all in (right?) for Cannes, and among those going to France this year will be two groups of young agency professionals. A team from Saatchi & Saatchi will represent the UAE in the International Young Lions Print Competition, having won the regional heat at home. And three individuals – from Leo Burnett, AMS and TBWA/Raad – are being sent to the Young Lions Academies by the UAE chapter of the IAA. You can read more on page 17.