How to Enter

Read the following before completing your online entry form:

• Review all entry requirements below. All materials and/or programs developed and/or distributed between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023 are eligible for the competition. The materials or programs submitted must have been developed for use by consumers, not health professionals.
  
  
• Digital formats only for 2024 entries – For this year's competition, we are not able to accept physical entries. Please submit your entry in a digital format (PDF for anything representing a physical piece / URL for audio/video entries).

• Complete all information requested on the entry form. Required information is noted with an asterisk*.

• Only English language entries will be accepted. Spanish entries will be accepted if sent with an English version.

• You may submit as many entries as you wish, but you must pay an entry fee for each submission. A copy of your online entry receipt will be emailed to you immediately after checkout.

Basic Entry Requirements:

Review all requirements carefully to avoid potential disqualification

• All entries must be in a digital format. We are unable to accommodate physical entries this year.

• See special entry requirements below for article, audio/video, or total program entries.

Special Requirements:

For Magazine/Newspaper/Newsletter Article Submissions:

PDF format: Articles must be submitted in PDF format. Please have a PDF version of your article entry ready to upload prior to completing an entry form. Use the special file upload field on the entry form to submit your article in PDF format. Do not submit the entire publication, only the article being submitted.

For Audio and Video Submissions: 

Streaming format: Provide a direct link (URL) to your audio/video submission. YouTube, Vimeo, mp3, etc. are acceptable. 

Entries in the following Audio/Video categories must be submitted in the form of a direct link (URL) to your streaming audio or video entry:

• Public Service Ad
• Radio Ad
• Radio Reporting
• TV Ad
• TV Reporting
• Video

URL and running time fields will appear once the appropriate category is selected. 

For Total Health Information or Special Health Event Programs Submissions: 

Submit all materials needed to evaluate the total program.

Entry Deadline: April 19, 2024
Entry Fee: $75 per entry

Some entry categories require an additional fee. 

Payment:

VISA, MasterCard, and American Express are accepted. Checks must be received by April 19, 2024. Any entries that are unpaid by the entry deadline will be disqualified without notice. (Fed. Tax I.D. # 36-3559293). Checks are not accepted during the late entry period (April 19-26).

Need a Copy of Our W-9 for Payment? Click here to download a copy of our W-9 in PDF format. 

Winning entries may be used for promotional purposes.

Questions About Your Entry?