Welcome to the Summit International Awards
Our organization is dedicated to recognizing excellence in the communications and marketing industry. We administer three distinguished award competitions every year with the goal of recognizing stand-out work in the industry. All three of the awards are conducted by the Summit International Awards (Summit Awards), a United States-based organization. The Summit Awards is not tied to any advertiser, magazine, trade association, ad club, or other outside influence. The Summit Awards is the oldest and most prestigious organization administering marketing awards exclusively for firms with limited billings. Throughout our twenty-seven-year history, our Creative Award is established as one of the premier indicators of creative and communication excellence. Using stringent evaluation criteria and blind judging processes, our competitions reward only those firms whose work exemplifies the best in its class. The Summit Awards makes its competitions affordable and accessible to the industry. We offer streamlined internet submissions, many ways to tout winner’s achievements, and a friendly, knowledgeable customer service staff. Companies from all over the world invest their promotional dollars in a Summit Awards competition for the opportunity to be recognized as a Summit International Awards winner.
2021 Summit Creative Award Season
January 11 - May 312021 Marketing Effectiveness Season
May 31 - August 272021 Emerging Media Season
July 7 - October 29
Today, many businesses and entrepreneurs are facing the challenges of an increasingly global economy, fragmenting media, and a do-it-yourself marketplace. Competition for marketing dollars is growing. The Summit Awards helps your brand stand out through recognition of talent, boosting your online presence, and association with our internationally recognized award.
The Summit Awards is the only awards organization that gives back to the industry by offering need-based scholarships to qualified entrants and a discounted fee structure for students. In keeping with its bylaws, the Summit Awards is committed to helping reduce barriers for freelancers who need financial assistance. Please email [email protected] for details.
One Organization | Three Awards
Summit Creative Award
The Summit Creative Award (SCA) - Recognizes creative excellence in advertising and marketing companies, and individuals with billing under $30 million. Includes all media and industries.
Marketing Effectiveness Award
The Summit Marketing Effectiveness Award (MEA) - A unique competitive arena where the judging criteria are based on the true purpose of advertising and marketing communications; to influence the consumer's knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs. Creative samples and a short brief are included in the evaluation.
Emerging Media Award
The Summit Emerging Media Award (Summit EMA) evolved through a need to recognize those pushing the bounds of the communication badlands. This award offers the opportunity for leaders, innovators, and visionaries to prove their standing on a global stage. We offer recognition to those who demonstrate keen foresight in emerging media, introduce new methods, and direct and set the pace for emerging media.
Summit Awards Offers
International recognition
Prestigious 27-year reputation
Reputable blind judging
Affordable entry
Winner microsites
Signature, custom trophies
No required winner "acceptance fee"
Friendly, knowledgeable customer support
Prestigious 27-year reputation
Reputable blind judging
Affordable entry
Winner microsites
Signature, custom trophies
No required winner "acceptance fee"
Friendly, knowledgeable customer support
Who Should Enter
Advertising, Digital, and Interactive Agencies
In-house Marketing/Creative Departments
Interactive Agencies
Creative Boutiques
Web & App Designers
Video and Audio Production Firms
Freelancers
In-house Marketing/Creative Departments
Interactive Agencies
Creative Boutiques
Web & App Designers
Video and Audio Production Firms
Freelancers
