Ray of Light Awards is a celebration of the transformational power of art and the profound responsibility we have as storytellers to shape the realities of the new generation with integrity and wisdom. Testament to the enduring spirit of our dear friend Ray Stevenson and to the magnetic island of Ibiza, Ray’s beloved home and the sensational backdrop of the festival.  
Ray saw art as the medium we have today to bridge generations and stretch human awareness beyond the empirical reality. A universal language with the power to surpass cultural and social barriers, to open minds, and unite us through shared emotion. It was Ray’s dream to create a platform where contemporary storytellers using art to convey the most evocative themes, gather for recognition -  where the luminous human spirit would be seen, celebrated and therefore strengthened. 

There are remarkable creators amongst us producing content that touches us so deeply, it reinforces our humanity and catalyses new and expanded ways of thinking and being.
Ray of Light Awards illuminate the contribution made by the multimedia storytellers of our era, whose extraordinary messages are helping shape our world and our realities, inspiring our collective evolution.

Awards & Prizes

Awards Categories

RAY OF LIGHT AWARD
Most innovative and transcendental multimedia content. For outstanding contribution to human consciousness. For content which stretches the boundaries of our understanding and invites us to expand beyond the empirical reality. The winner of the Ray of Light award is honoured for sharing a message which serves as a guiding light for humanity.

GAIA AWARD
Most illuminating, most honorable. For content which exposes the power of the feminine essence and honours the role of women as contemporary and ancestral keepers of knowledge and wisdom. Women as leaders, healers and creators of life. Gaia award also welcomes content which reconnects us with Mother Earth, reminds us of our ancient symbiosis with Nature, as well as content produced by female creators.

YOUTH AWARD
Most progressive and ambitious. At ROLA we trust in the voices and ideas of the next generation. we want to create spaces where the most powerful and compelling youth voices can be heard. This category celebrates ground-breaking content by creators age 25 years and under, creators whose work leads us to question narratives, find solutions and move forward.

FOR THE NEW GENERATION AWARD
Most motivating and empowering. For inspirational content that speaks directly to the new generation. ROLA recognizes the profound influence content creators and storytellers have in shaping the minds and realities of the next generation. This award celebrates creators who are committed to releasing positive, life-affirming media through narratives which empower and guide the next generation.

MUSIC AWARD
Honoring music as the most divine of all arts, and celebrating the artists who serve as its truest vessels on Earth, this award recognizes the power of music to transcend boundaries and elevate the human spirit. The goal is to celebrate the diversity and richness of high-frequency music while embracing the potential of new technologies, fostering cultural exchange, and encouraging global collaboration.

The award is divided into two categories:

1. Growth of Consciousness Award:
Awarded to artists who, through the fusion of modern technologies, insightful lyrics, and live instrumentation, create music that expands awareness and elevates consciousness.

2. Roots and Ancestors Award:
For artists inspired by traditional roots, medicine music and world music, showing deep respect for cultural traditions.

IBIZA AWARD
Most impactful and revolutionary. For island-born initiatives modelling new ways of thinking and being, worthy of global recognition. ( by nomination only ) Ibiza has always been a melting pot which attracted original thinkers. Today the island is home to many conscious business leaders challenging convention across sectors such as agriculture, education, medicine and commerce. These individuals and organizations share the common value of striving to implement regenerative systems and circular economies to enhance the lives and experiences of their local community and protect the wider island ecology.

LEGACY AWARD
This, the final award of the ceremony, is given with our deepest respect and gratitude to an individual for their lifelong service and contribution to the human experience. This award honors the most meaningful storytellers of our era, who have touched the hearts, minds and lives of many of us, and whose timeless work will continue to be recognized and shared amongst future generations.

Rules & Terms

We accept all video content regardless of its format (feature film, short film, documentaries, animation, web content) as long their message is aligned with one of the categories and of course enriches the festivals mission.

The category must be specifically stated.
It is possible to send your project for several categories and in this case your content will be judged in each category.
By submitting your work, you expressly acknowledge and agree that you shall be bound by the terms of this agreement.
Each content has to be submitted with a trailer of maximum 2 minutes.
If the original language is Spanish, English subtitles are required.
If the original language is English, Spanish subtitles are required.
If the original language is not English or Spanish, subtitles in both languages are required.

When you present a project to our festival, it means all rights and copyrights are at your disposal.

By sending your content to our festival you give us the permission to use the material and content for advertising.

The ROLA jury reserves the right to make the final decision on the category of any content entered. 


Rules for the Music Award Submission.
Only one track at the time can be submitted, It must be submitted with a video.
It must include lyrics and live instruments.
If the original language is Spanish, English subtitles are required.
If the original language is English, Spanish subtitles are required.
If the original language is not English or Spanish, subtitles in both languages are required.