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
Projects designed to influence awareness, perception, consideration, or purchasing decisions. Includes digital advertising, email, social media, conversational and AI-enabled advertising, personalized experiences, and cross-platform strategy.
Digital / Mobile / Social Media Campaign
Campaigns rooted in digital platforms and environments to spark attention, interaction, discovery, or action. Includes social media, targeted advertising, platform-native content, AI-mediated and conversational experiences, and other emerging digital channels for 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)
Recognizes clear interaction and thoughtful user flows across websites, apps, conversational interfaces, AI-powered experiences, and other digital environments.
Videography (Judged on craft only)
Recognizes the craft of video production, including cinematography, direction, editing, visual storytelling, and related production techniques across branded, promotional, documentary, corporate, and other video work.
Interactive / AI / App Experiences
Digital experiences that invite user interaction, including apps, conversational or AI-driven experiences, AR/VR, digital kiosks, training tools, personalized interfaces, game-like environments, and other emerging interactive formats.
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 digital media. Entries may incorporate traditional production as well as VR, AR, AI-driven enhancements, immersive techniques, or other emerging technologies.
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.
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.