1. ELIGIBILITY: All marketing/advertising materials developed, produced and/or distributed specifically for orthopedic services and products during the calendar year 2018 are eligible.
3. 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.
ONLINE ENTRIES – SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS
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 (800) 254-6789 ext. 102 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.” If you choose to mail in your payment or request an invoice, payment must be received by February 28 2019.
MAILED ENTRIES – SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS
• 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.
• 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. PDF Files are 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. PDF Files are accepted.
• RADIO SPOTS: Submit as a mp3 file on a CD or Flash Drive in an envelope with an Entry Form attached.
• SOCIAL MEDIA: Entries may be submitted as a link, pdf or print.
• VIDEO/TV: Submit television and special video productions in digital format on DVD or flash drive or as a hyperlink in a word document or pdf. Video entries should be submitted in an envelope with an Entry Form attached.
• SERIES/CAMPAIGNS: Submit series entries and total advertising campaigns 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. PDF Files are accepted.
• WEBSITE: Write the url as the Name of Entry (See #1 on the Entry Form).
AWARDS
A diverse panel of judges examine and evaluate all entries, honoring those showing outstanding quality in design, creativity and message effectiveness.
Professional, full-color 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 from the judges.
Winners will be announced on the website, OrthopedicAdAwards.
**Duplicate awards may be purchased.
If you have any questions, visit us online at www.OrthopedicAdAwards.com, or call toll free (800) 254-6789 ext. 102.