Announcing a Call for Entries!
Pacific Northwest Summit Awards
Presented by Honey Bucket
Here’s your opportunity to receive statewide recognition. WFEA will once again recognize outstanding creative, promotional and community outreach programs and materials produced by events and festivals from Washington at its annual conference on Thursday, October 30th at 5 p.m. in Bellevue. To learn more about the WFEA Educational Conference click here:
Conference Information
Take a look at the application form – you will find many categories!
Applications due September 30!
To register select the "Register" button in the left side column.
We are going to present two additional major awards in 2024 (you need not apply for them; we will select from your entries that have already been submitted)
Best in Show
Represents the best single entry in each budget category.
Grand Summit
The Grand Summit is the highest award given by WFEA in recognition of those Festival and Events who have a balance of all the elements necessary to ensure a successful event.
Award winners in each budget category will be selected based on the overall excellence of a festival and event as presented in their entries in all the other Summit Award categories.
Organizations must submit an entry in each of the three categories in order to be eligible
1. Collateral/printed materials
2. Marketing
3. Programming
Budget Categories
Events of all sizes are encouraged to submit entries. You will be judged among your peers in the same event budget category so you are competing with festivals with similar budgets. There are three event budget categories:
- $149,999 and under
- $150,000 and over
Please submit each entry in one of these event budget categories. Budgets should include the entire budget for the event that you are entering, including all in-kind services.
Applications deadline extended to October 2nd!
To enter please follow these steps:
Step 1. Fill out the online application form. Select the "Register" button in the upper left side column.
Step 2. Pay for your entries
Step 3. Submit your digital copy to jeremy@wfea.org.
For all other questions please reference the official rules:
RULES
| Category |
Judging Criteria |
Submission Requirements |
|
Printed Materials
- Brochure / Postcard / Direct Mail Piece
- Promotional Poster
- Program / Event Guide
- Tickets & Invitations
- Event Recap / Annual Report
- Newspaper Tabloid
|
Is the item’s message informative, clear, concise, compelling enough to engage the audience, easy to understand, possess exceptional design features and is it original? Judging done online
|
Submit a digital PDF or JPEG of the item. |
|
Outdoor Advertisement
Examples of outdoor advertising include, but are not limited to, over the-street signage, street pole banners, bus signs, vehicle wraps/signs, sidewalk signage, billboards, trash can wraps, etc.
|
Is the message informative, clear, concise, compelling enough to engage the audience, easy to read, have visual impact, and original?
Judging done online.
|
Submit a digital PDF or JPEG image of advertisement. |
|
PR / Media Campaign
Includes Press Kit, Overall Media Campaign, Press Conferences, Publicity Stunts
|
Is the content creative and well organized with a clear message? Judging done online |
Submit a digital PDF. |
|
Programming
• Logistical Achievement
• Sponsorship Proposal
• Food & Beverage Program
• Volunteer Program
• Green Program
• Educational Program
• Multi-Agency Collaborative Program
• Community Outreach
• Best Programming
• Sponsor Partnership Entry should highlight a specific sponsor that stands out above all others.
• Social Media Ad Campaign (What did you do that was unique or creative?)
• Lifestyle Event (Either virtual or in-person)
• Best Fundraising Event
|
Does the program serve a purpose or objective, involve and benefit all partners, produce measurable results and is it an original idea? Judging done online. |
Submit required documents online.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:
• Introduction & Background of main event and program
• Effectiveness of Program
• Partner Involvement
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION:
• Printed Materials
• Promotional / Marketing
• Media Materials
• Supporting Photographs
• Measurable Results
|
| Photo (Black & White or Color) |
Does the photo have original and exceptional composition, use of light and color, and evoke an emotion or leave an impression? Judging done online
|
Submit a digital jpeg of the photo image |
|
Promotional Item
Examples of promotional items include, but not limited to, souvenirs, hats, mugs, pins, volunteer / sponsor recognition items
|
Is the promotional item original, have visual impact, and serve a purpose for its target market? Judging done in person |
Submit a digital jpeg of the production. |
|
T-Shirt
Collared shirts should be entered under Promotional Items. Examples include promotional shirts for sale and not for sale and volunteer shirts.
|
Does the tee-shirt display good use of design and originality? Judging done in person. |
Submit a digital jpeg of front and back of t-shirt |
|
Broadcast Media
• Television Program, Ad, PSA or YouTube Promotion Video
• Radio Program, Ad or PSA
|
Is the message informative, clear, concise, compelling enough to engage the audience, original, and have impact? Judging done online.
|
Submit YouTube link to video or upload to online application. |
|
Multimedia Marketing
• Website
• Mobile App
• Social Media Pages – Facebook – Twitter – Instagram – Other
|
Is the website/page/app informative, clear, concise, compelling enough to engage the audience, easy to navigate, have visual impact and does it possess exceptional design features and display originality? Judging done online. |
For Website, Mobile App and Social Media Pages: Submit link to webpage, social media site or app download link. For Social Media Ad Campaign: Submit supporting documentation showing ad results. |
