Golden Trumpet Awards

Entries are now open for the 68th Annual Golden Trumpet Awards

The Golden Trumpet Awards recognize the best in communications across strategy, execution, and impact. For more than six decades, the program has honored the campaigns and ideas that shape organizations, influence audiences, and move the industry forward.

If you’ve participated before, you know the standard. If you haven’t, this is the year to be part of it.

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Key Dates & Entry Fees

Here are the key deadlines for entries. Deadlines for the Individual Awards are below with more details to follow.

• Early Deadline: Friday, May 1 at 11:59 PM CST
• Regular Deadline: Friday, June 5 at 11:59 PM CST

Entry fees vary by membership status and submission timing. Visit our Membership page to learn more.

Members

• Early: $300
• Regular: $350

Non-Members

• Early: $375
• Regular: $450
  
  

Who Should Enter

The Golden Trumpet Awards are open to communications, marketing, and public relations professionals working across:

• Agencies
• Corporations
• Nonprofits
• Government
• Independent practice

Work must be connected to the Chicagoland region in some way. Explore more by reviewing the Eligibility & Rules.

Eligibility & Rules

Categories

Entries are organized into three areas:

• Campaign Excellence
  Overall strategy, planning, and effectiveness
• Channel & Execution
  How the work was delivered across platforms
• Sector & Mission
  The industry or audience served

Many entries may be eligible in more than one category.

VIEW Categories

Where to Start & How to Enter

We’ve refined this year’s program to better reflect how communications work today. Our How to Enter guide walks you through the updated categories and what makes a strong submission.

Before you begin:

• Confirm your work meets eligibility requirements
• Select the category where your work is strongest
• Prepare your objectives, strategy, and results

how to enter

How Entries Are Judged

Entries are evaluated based on:

• Objectives
• Strategy & Execution
• Creativity
• Results & Impact
• Overall Quality of Entry

Judges are senior communications leaders across agency, corporate, nonprofit, and media sectors.

judging criteria

Individual Honors

The Golden Trumpet Awards also recognize leaders whose work and influence have shaped the communications field.

Nominations for major individual honors are now open.

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Start Your Entry

You can submit entries through the official online platform.

• Enter the same work in multiple categories if applicable
• Submit individual components of a larger campaign
• Include supporting materials where they strengthen your case

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Questions

If you have questions, contact: office@publicity.org