Noteworthy Dates:

EMA - September 24, 2008

SCA - January 26, 2009

MEA - June 24, 2009

07 Best of Show - SCA

Paragon Marketing CommunicationsPrint
Paragon Marketing Communications

Hangar 18 Creative GroupPSA
Hangar 18 Creative Group

RED CommunicationsSelf Promotion
RED Communications

RemerincInteractive Media
Remerinc

Griffiths Gibson & Ramsay ProductionsBroadcast
Griffiths Gibson & Ramsay Productions
Creative Award Guidelines

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Image Eligibility & Guidelines
The Summit Creative Awards® is exclusively for organizations with annual billings below $30 million. Some organizations are limited to lower maximum billings. To determine eligibility for a company that does not fall clearly into one of the categories below, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 503-297-9979.

Organization
Maximum
Billings
Agency
$30 million
Advertiser (In-house Marketing Departments)
$25 million
Public Relations
$30 million
Multimedia Producers  
$20 million
Video/Film/Audio Production
$20 million
Web Design/Interactive
$20 million
Animation Company
$20 million
Display/Package Design Company
$15 million
Graphic Design
$15 million
Commercial Art/Photography
$10 million
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All work must have been completed within the last two calendar years: 2006 and 2007 up through January of 2008. Entries may not have been previously entered in the competition. The Awards may request proof of initial production, publication and/or airdate. A written translation or adaptation must accompany entries in languages other than English

Awarding Winners - Winning entries receive Best of Show, Gold, Silver or Bronze awards. Judges select Best of Show from among Gold winning entries. Only one Gold winner is selected in a category unless there is a tie. Judges reserve the right to make no award in a category if submissions do not meet their expectations.

Winner Recognition - The Awards is committed to helping winners make the most of their success. Each year, winners are announced by the Summit Creative Awards through the trade media and the internet at, www.summitawards.com. Winning companies receive a web microsite including searchable meta tags and company profile. The web microsite may include a representational graphic along with a description and link to winners' portfolio.

Judging - The Awards conducts a blind judging (entrant company names withheld). Judging season begins in late February and concludes in late March. Entries compete with all category submissions and are judged based on their Strength of Concept, Quality of Execution and Ability to Persuade. Respected creative professionals with a depth of industry experience sit on three judging panels: Design Jury, Broadcast Jury and the Interactive Media Jury. All entrants are notified via e-mail following judging show. Winners are sent a winner packet by mail.

Submission Deadline - All entries must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, February 20, 2008. Extensions must be approved; call 503-297-9979 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Submissions - Organizations may enter any or all categories and may enter as many items as desired in a category. Some entries may qualify for multiple categories; if so, treat as a separate submissions. The Awards also reserves the right to reclassify incorrectly classified entries. If it is not possible to provide original work due to limited quantity or size restrictions, submit a reproductive photo, high-resolution color copy or equivalent. All entries become the property of the Summit International Awards and cannot be returned. We respect and acknowledge the intellectual copyright of the entering firms’ creative work and fully protect those rights.

Fees - Make checks payable to The Summit Creative Awards for the total amount of all entries and staple to the front of the Entry Form. VISA/MC/Amex. and wire transfers are also accepted. One-person firms may call us to see if they qualify for a sliding fee. Statuettes and additional certificates may be purchased by all winners.

$65
- Newspaper
- Magazine
$75
- Websites
 
- Outdoor
- Television

- Videos
 
- Radio
- Marketing Materials

- CD-ROMs
 
- Emerging Media
- Collateral Materials

- Interactive DVDs
 
- Direct Marketing


- Films
 


Note quantity discount: When entering the same $75 entry in two or more categories, the first submission is $75 and second and third is reduced to $45.





$85
- PR Programs
- Redesign/Rebrand
- Campaign Entries (Multi-item entry)
$25
- Student Entries
 

Definition: A campaign entry must consist of at least two separate executions in one medium or at least one execution in two or more media. Campaigns must have been developed with a common theme to be considered a campaign. Campaign (multi-item) submissions miscategorized and entered as single entries will either be separated and considered single entries or reclassified as a campaign.


Student Entrants: Entrants must be a full or part-time student from any country. Work may be created specifically for the Summit Creative Awards or submitted from prior school projects or creative competitions. Work developed for paying clients is ineligible and must be entered in other categories using the standard entry fee.

One-person companies may call to see if they qualify for a sliding fee.

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Ship submissions to the following address:
The 2008 Summit Creative Awards
Shipping & Receiving
2533 NW Pinnacle Dr.
Portland OR 97229 USA

Submission Postmark Deadline: 

January 26, 2009

Questions about submissions or categories:

Phone - 503-297-9979
Email - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Website - www.summitawards.com 

Enter on-line using the Summit Online Entry


Entry Preparation

How to Enter:
There are two ways to enter: on-line and mail delivery. For on-line submitting and entry preparation information, use the Summit On-Line Entry system. For mail delivery, see below.

Image Entry Tags and Image Entry Form 

For all mailed submissions, securely attach a completed Entry Tag to the front of mounted entries and the back of unmounted entries. Itemize all entries on Entry Form and include itwith items being shipped. If more than one Entry Form is needed, staple them to the first page. Attach an Entry Tag to each piece of a campaign entry, listing the campaign's title, and label 1 of 3; 2 of 3; etc. List campaign entries only once on Entry Form.

Print Entry Preparation:
Two-sided items, such as Brochures and Annual Reports, should be unmounted for ease of handling, with Entry Tag on back.

Mount Single-sided items such as Print Advertising, Logos, Stationery, etc. on single-weight black mat board with a 1" border. Attach an Entry Tag to front lower right corner.

Logos - Please indicate name of the organization and type of product/service using no more than a six-word description (i.e. XYZ Company - Computer networking).

Print Campaigns needing more than one board should be securely fastened or hinged accordion style (z-fold with black tape binding) or stacked and securely clipped or banded together.

Submit Posters mounted with Entry Tag on front of board or rolled with Entry Tag on back (be sure tag can be seen when in rolled form). Submit a mounted 8x10 color photo or quality color copy for oversized entries such as displays, promotions, special events, outdoor boards and transit cards. Please mount on appropriate-size black mounting board and attach Entry Tag to front.

Television/Radio Entry Preparation:
Submit electronic entries in one of two ways: Mail courier or Internet upload. To upload files, visit the Summit Submission Store on the Awards website www.summitawards.com.

Television 
  Submit one spot per CD or DVD unless campaign. Name files same as Entry Title on Entry Form. Format entries as executable Windows Media files, Quicktime or MPEG2 video files. Attach an Entry Tag to the sleeve/jewel case.
Radio 
  Submit one radio spot per CD except campaign entries; mp3 or wav file. Attach an Entry Tag to the sleeve/jewel case.

Video/Non-Broadcast/Film Entry Preparation:
Submit DVD or VHS cassette and attach an Entry Tag to protective sleeve. When entering a Video in two or more categories, attach additional Entry Tags to the entry. Entry fee is reduced to $45 for second or third submission of same video.

Website and Emerging Media Entry Preparation:
Submit screen shot and URL of Website entries and attach an Entry Tag. For E-Mail, and other Emerging Media entries, submit on CD-ROM and attach Entry Tag to the sleeve. When entering the same Website in two or more categories, include an additional Entry Tag on the screenshot. Entry fee is reduced to $45 for second or third submission of same website.

Interactive Media Entry Preparation:
Submit DVD and CD-ROM entries with Entry Tag attached to the front of the sleeve or case. Please specify if Macintosh® or Windows® version on label. When entering one CD/DVD in two or more categories, tape an additional Entry Tag to the CD/DVD case. Entry fee is reduced to $45 for second or third submission of same CD/DVD.

Multi-submission Discount:
Videos, Websites, Interactive Media: For Videos, Websites and Interactive Media, when entering the same entry in two or more categories, the first submission is $75 and the second or third submission is reduced to $45.

Integrated/Mixed Media Advertising Campaigns Preparation:
All components of an Advertising Campaign or Mixed Media entry must be enclosed in a large envelope or container that allows all pieces to remain together. Attach an Entry Tag to each enclosed piece specifying the total number enclosed PLUS attach an Entry Tag to the outside of the envelope with the total number of items enclosed.

Public Relations Programs Entry Preparation:
Submit a two-page summary with supporting documentation. Include situation analysis, research findings, execution strategy and evaluation.

Standard Mail:
The 2009 Summit Creative Awards
Shipping & Receiving
2533 NW Pinnacle Drive
Portland, OR 97229 USA
503-297-9979

If more than one package is mailed, note in large letters on each: "Package ____of____” (Example: ABC Company 1 of 2).

OR

Enter On-line: On-line Entry

 

 

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