Explore the categories below to find the best fit for your firm's work. You may submit the same or different projects across multiple categories—each is judged independently, and separate entry fees apply.
Advertising & Marketing
Campaigns designed to influence awareness, perception, or purchasing decisions. Includes email marketing, contextual ads, social media, and cross-platform strategy.
Digital / Mobile / Social Media Campaign
Tactics rooted in digital platforms to spark attention and drive results. Includes viral content, targeted ads, and platform-native marketing for both B2B and consumer audiences.
Influencer Campaign
Campaigns centered on influencer partnerships to build awareness and engagement through sponsored content or brand collaborations.
Integrated / 360 Campaign
Unified campaigns using multiple channels and media types to deliver a cohesive brand message.
Animation / Motion Graphics (Judged on craft only)
Visually dynamic content that blends animation, graphic design, and video—created for web, TV, film, or digital screens.
User Experience (UX) (Judged on craft only)
Evaluates the clarity, accessibility, and design of digital environments. Recognizes seamless interaction and thoughtful user flows in websites, apps, and interfaces.
Video / Moving Images (Judged on craft only)
Creative video content—from short films and promotional reels to branded stories and music videos—developed for wide distribution or targeted engagement.
Interactive Media / App
Digital tools and products that invite user interaction—such as apps, AR/VR, training modules, digital kiosks, or game-like interfaces.
B2B Website
Websites created for business audiences—designed to support commerce, communication, or client service between companies.
Consumer Website
Websites tailored to general consumers—built to educate, inform, or assist in product/service discovery and/or purchase.
Video
Videos developed to inform, persuade, educate, demonstrate, position, or differentiate using next-generation tools and techniques. Entries may incorporate VR, AR, AI-driven enhancements, or other emerging technologies to engage audiences through innovative production, immersive visuals, and strategic storytelling.
Education
Tools, platforms, or campaigns targeting students, educators, or lifelong learners. Recognizes effective use of digital media in educational engagement.
Finance / Banking
Digital campaigns or tools created for the financial sector—covering banking, insurance, investments, or fintech for B2B or consumer audiences.
Government / Non-Profit
Purpose-driven projects that advance public awareness, civic participation, donor support, or nonprofit goals.
Healthcare / Medical Marketing
Campaigns aimed at connecting healthcare brands, medical professionals, or wellness platforms with relevant audiences.
Entry Guidelines
Eligibility
All work must have been completed within the last three calendar years by the final deadline.
Single Entry
Refers to one piece of creative execution (e.g., an app, website, or video).
Campaign Entry
Includes at least two related executions across one or more media.
Note:
If you submit a multi-piece project as a single entry, it may be reclassified as a campaign—or separated into multiple entries—at the discretion of the awards team. Additional fees may apply. We’ll contact you if clarification is needed.
Industry Assistance
We’re committed to reducing barriers for freelancers and students. Need-based assistance and discounted entry fees are available.
Multi-Award Discount
Entering more than one Summit Awards competition?
If you’ve entered the Summit Creative Award, you may qualify for discounted entry fees on the Marketing Effectiveness Award and/or the Digital Media Award.