1. ELIGIBILITY: All marketing/advertising materials developed, produced and/or distributed during the calendar year 2023 are eligible.
3. DEADLINE: December 15, 2023
LATE DEADLINE EXTENSION: January 19, 2024
Entries must be postmarked on or before deadline. Late entries (postmarked after December 15, 2023) must include a one time $25 late fee. No entries postmarked after January 19, 2024, will be accepted.
ONLINE ENTRIES – SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS
Entries can now be submitted and paid for online! Simply choose the “Enter Online” button and fill out the entry form. You will be able to drag and drop your artwork/radio/video files into the gray box in section 8. There is no limit to the number of entries submitted. You will receive a confirmation email once the files have been downloaded. If you choose to finish your entries at a later time, you will receive a link via email to go back to your entries.
• ACCEPTED FILE FORMATS: PDF, JPEG, MP3 as well as all digital video formats. If you have a video file over 20mb and are concerned about upload time, we suggest that you provide a word document or pdf with a hyperlink to where the video can be viewed or contact us at (828) 506-1000 for other options.
• PAYMENT: When you finish submitting your entries, choose the black “Finish and Review” button at the bottom where you will have the option to review your entries and then proceed to our TLS-secured payment page. A payment receipt will be emailed to you. The charge will appear on your credit card statement as “Awards Program Services.” If you choose to mail in your payment or request an invoice, payment must be received by January 31, 2024.
MAILED ENTRIES – SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS
• MOBILE & APPS: Mobile website/app entries must be accessible via iTunes or placed on media with appropriate download instructions. They will be judged on a mobile device.
• MOUNTED ITEMS: Mount all one-sided materials… newspaper ads, magazine ads, posters, billboards, outdoor transit, logos, letterhead, etc., on a display board with the Entry Form attached to the back of the board. Photos of billboards or outdoor transit are acceptable. No specific size requirements in mounting. PDF Files are accepted.
• PRINTED MATERIALS: For multiple-sided entries, (brochures, annual reports, direct mail, magazines, handbooks, etc.) place the entry in an envelope or box along with the Entry Form. PDF Files are accepted.
• RADIO SPOTS: Submit as a mp3 file on a CD or Flash Drive in an envelope with an Entry Form attached.
• SOCIAL MEDIA: Entries may be submitted as a link, pdf or print.
• VIDEO/TV: Submit television and special video productions in digital format on DVD or flash drive or as a hyperlink in a word document or pdf. Video entries should be submitted in an envelope with an Entry Form attached.
• SERIES/CAMPAIGNS: Submit series entries and total advertising campaigns in a large envelope or box. Make sure an Entry Form is attached securely to outside of envelope or box. All media including TV & Radio should be included for campaigns. PDF Files are accepted.
• WEBSITE: Write the url as the Name of Entry (See #1 on the Entry Form).
If you have any questions, visit us online at www.CollegiateAdAwards.com, or call toll free (828) 506-1000.