Summit Digital Media Award Guidelines

The Summit Digital Media Award recognizes expertise in advertising, internet, and digital media marketing. This award is open to companies and individuals of all sizes, worldwide.

Eligibility

  • All work must have been completed within the last three calendar years by the final deadline.
  • Entries previously submitted to the Summit Digital and Emerging Media Award competition are only eligible if at least 51% of the work has been revised.
  • Proof of initial production, publication, or air date may be requested.
  • Non-English entries must include a written translation or adaptation.
  • Entries may be reclassified if submitted under an incorrect category.
  • Submissions from other Summit Awards competitions are eligible for entry.
  • Judges may decline to issue an award in a category if submissions do not meet expectations.

Entry Preparation

General Requirements

  • Include the number of creative samples necessary for evaluation without redundancy.
  • Adhere to the blind-judging policy by removing company names/logos from submissions.
  • Ensure individual file sizes are under 100MB.

Accepted File Types

  • Images: jpeg, jpg, gif, png
  • Documents: pdf, doc
  • Audio: mp3, aac, amr, flac, wma, wav, m4a, m4p
  • Video: flv, mp4, mkv, 3gp, mpg, mpeg, mov, avi, wmv

Unaccepted File Types

  • Files requiring installation or local download: exe, psd, zip, tar, tgz, taz, gz.
  • Links to cloud storage (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox) that require navigation. Contact us for alternative solutions.

Specific Submission Guidelines

Video/Television/Commercials/Radio/Audio

  • Upload a screenshot (thumbnail image) and either:
    • Upload the video/audio file (under 100MB).
    • Provide a public URL (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo).
  • Do not submit links to Google Drive or Dropbox.

Print-Oriented Items

  • Single-Sided Creative: Upload as jpeg.
  • Two-Sided or Multi-Page Creative: Upload multiple images or combine into a single multi-page pdf.
  • Ensure submissions include all pages for comprehensive review (e.g., provide readable scans rather than stylized photos).

Websites, Online Entries, or Applications

  • Upload a screenshot of the homepage or opening screen (thumbnail image).
  • Provide the URL in the designated field.
  • For apps or online platforms inaccessible via URL, include a short video, PowerPoint, or demonstration to showcase functionality.

Intellectual Property

The Summit Awards respect and protect the intellectual copyright of all creative work submitted by entrants.