How To Enter This Year's Program...

Follow The Easy Steps Below To Enter The Nation's Only Orthopedic Advertising Awards Program

HOW TO SUBMIT ENTRIES FOR THE ORTHOPEDIC AD AWARDS

ONLINE ENTRIES

Entries can now be submitted and paid for online! Simply choose the “Enter Online” button and fill out the entry form. You will be able to drag and drop your artwork/radio/video files into the gray box in section 8. There is no limit to the number of entries submitted. You will receive a confirmation email once the files have been downloaded. If you choose to finish your entries at a later time, you will receive a link via email to go back to your entries.

ACCEPTED FILE FORMATS: PDF, JPEG, MP3 as well as all digital video formats. If you have a video file over 20mb and are concerned about upload time, we suggest that you provide a word document or pdf with a hyperlink to where the video can be viewed or contact us at (828) 506-1000 for other options.

PAYMENT: When you finish submitting your entries, choose the black “Finish and Review” button at the bottom where you will have the option to review your entries and then proceed to our TLS-secured payment page. A payment receipt will be emailed to you. The charge will appear on your credit card statement as “Awards Program Services.”


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EVERYTHING NEEDED TO KNOW ON HOW TO SUBMIT ENTRIES

How Are Awards Issued?

Entries will be judged on: Creativity, Layout/Design, Typography, Production, Knowledge Transfer & Overall Quality.

Beautiful Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards will be issued by both Group and Category. Judge’s Choice trophies will be presented to Division winners receiving a perfect score.

Winners will be announced on this website in April 2019. All awards will be sent to the organization designated on the Entry Form (#6).

Duplicate awards may be purchased.

If you are mailing in entries, here are the requirements…

MOUNTED ITEMS: Mount all one sided materials… newspaper ads, magazine ads, posters, billboards, outdoor transit, logos, letterhead, etc., on a display board with the Entry Form attached to the back of the board. Photos of billboards or outdoor transit are acceptable. No specific size requirements in mounting. High-res pdf files are also accepted.

PRINTED MATERIALS: For multiple sided entries, (brochures, annual reports, direct mail, magazines, handbooks, etc.) place the entry in an envelope or box along with the Entry Form. High-res pdf files are also accepted.

RADIO SPOTS: Submit CD’s in an envelope with an Entry Form attached.

VIDEO/TV: Submit television and special video productions on DVD. Video entries should be submitted in an envelope with an Entry Form attached. Digital files such as MP4, AVI, MOV, WMV are preferred.

CAMPAIGNS/SERIES: Submit total advertising campaigns and series entries in a large envelope or box. Make sure an Entry Form is attached securely to outside of envelope or box. All media including TV & Radio should be included for campaigns. High-res pdf files are also accepted.

MOBILE & APPS: Mobile website/app entries must be accessible via iTunes or placed on media with appropriate download instructions. They will be judged on a mobile device.

WEBSITE: Write the url as the Name of Entry (See #1 on the Entry Form).

Deadlines – Early & Late?

There are (2) deadlines.

EARLY DEADLINE:  JANUARY 31, 2019 (postmarked on or before)
LATE DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2019 (postmarked after January 31, 2019 and before or on February 15, 2019)

  • Entries must be postmarked on or before deadline.
  • Late entries must include a one-time $25 late fee (not per entry).
  • No entries postmarked after February 15, 2019, will be accepted.

Will Entries That Are Mailed In Be Returned?

No, Entries will not be returned. Orthopedic Advertising Awards entrants agree that all entries may be reproduced non-exclusively on www.orthopedicadawards.com and other promotional materials affiliated with Creative Images, Inc.  Entrants must hold or secure the necessary licenses for use of all creative content embodied in all entries.

Shipping Physical Entries

If you feel that your submission should need to be physically reviewed, ship to:

Creative Images, Inc.
“Orthopedic Advertising Awards”
627 Nautilus Drive, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

What Are Payment Options?

When entering online, there are easy steps to take to pay via credit card.

If submitting a check, enclose (1) check for the total amount of all entries with one copy of the Entry Form.

SINGLE ENTRIES: $75.00/each
TOTAL AD CAMPAIGNS: $100.00/each
SERIES ENTRIES: $100.00/each

Make checks payable to: Creative Images, Inc.

Visa, Mastercard and AMEX are also accepted. (See Entry Form)

Entry Form specifics if not entering online…

Enclose two copies of the Entry Form per entry — one with actual entry and one with your payment. There is no limit on the number of entries that may be submitted.

What entries are eligible for the Orthopedic Advertising Awards?

All marketing/advertising materials developed, produced and/or distributed specifically for orthopedic services and products during the calendar year 2018 are eligible.

 

DON’T FORGET TO SAVE THE DATE!

Early Deadline: JANUARY 31, 2019

All entries postmarked on or before JANUARY 31, 2019

Late Deadline: FEBRUARY 15, 2019

All entries postmarked after JANUARY 31, 2019 and before or on FEBRUARY 15, 2019 are considered late and require a one time processing fee of $25.  Not per entry.