We’re quickly nearing the end of the year, and it’s tempting to feel like it’s time to go into autopilot, prepping for gift-giving, New Year’s celebrations and time off with family.
But don’t fall into that false sense of security and winter hibernation. There are still awards to be won! Several competitions have deadlines in the next few days and weeks, and they’re a good opportunity to close down 2016 with a major bang.
We’ve compiled a quick list of closing competitions in December where you can still squeak in under the wire. Get your entries ready!
Cablefax Digital
Description: Cablefax’s Digital Awards is the industry’s top honor in the digital space, recognizing outstanding websites and digital initiatives among cable programmers, operators, and industry partners. The Cablefax Digital Awards will also salute the cable executives behind the scenes who make these digital initiatives shine.
First deadline: Friday, Dec. 9
Final deadline: Monday, Dec. 19
More info: http://www.cablefax.com/eventsawardswebinars/cablefax-digital-awards-call-entries
PR News’ Social Media Awards
Description: PR News’ Social Media Awards program is your opportunity to show off the outstanding social media campaigns you’ve led. Social media content itself might be ephemeral in nature, but we’re giving you the opportunity to recapture and celebrate your successful social media strategy, tactics and results in a live setting in front of hundreds of your peers.
First Deadline: Friday, Dec. 9
Final Deadline: Friday, Dec. 16
More info: http://www.prnewsonline.com/Social-Media-Awards2016
New York Festivals World’s Best Advertising Awards
Description: New York Festivals International Advertising Awards® honors advertising excellence through 19 competitions in all media from 80+ countries and represent the full spectrum of today’s advertising communications: Activation/Engagement, Avant-Garde/Innovation, Branded Entertainment, Creative Marketing Effectiveness, Design, Digital, Direct & Collateral, Film & Film Craft, Integrated Media Campaign, Media, Mobile, Outdoor /Out of Home, Package & Product Design, Print, Public & Media Relations, Public Service Announcements, Audio, and Student.
First Deadline (Discount): Thursday, Dec. 15
Final Deadline: Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017
More info: http://advertising.newyorkfestivals.com/about/
Obie Awards
Description: OAAA is calling all creative types, your “goods” could win a 2017 OBIE Award – the award that honors creative excellence in the OOH industry. Strip down the ordinary and stand out from the rest. Show off your best stuff. Are you ready to flaunt that obelisk on the shelf behind your desk?
Deadline: Thursday, Dec. 15
More info: http://obieawards.org/Call-For-Entry-Guidelines
The Webby Awards
Description: Reflecting the tremendous growth of the Internet, The Webbys now honors excellence in 6 major media types: Websites, Film & Video, Advertising, Media & PR, Social, Mobile Sites & Apps and Podcasts & Digital Audio.
Deadline: Friday, Dec. 16
More info: https://entries.webbyawards.com/#/enter
