Golden Trumpet Awards Entries Deadline - May 16

Entries Open for the 67th Annual Golden Trumpet Awards
News Mar 28, 2025

67th Annual Golden Trumpet Awards - Open for Entries

The Golden Trumpet Awards honor the best of communications, marketing and public relations in the Midwest. For 66 years, these awards have been bestowed by the Publicity Club of Chicago. Entries for this year's competition are now open and we invite you to stake your claim as being among the best. Ready to submit an entry? Click 'Submit an Entry' to get started. 


Entry Rates

Below are the entry rates for Members. All members will receive a discount throughout the competition and nonprofit members receive an extra discount. Corporate Gold members receive two complimentary entries. To learn more about PCC membership, visit the PCC Membership page.

Early Entry Pricing before Friday, April 11 at 11:59 PM CST

$250 - Members 

$300 - Nonmembers

Regular Entry Pricing before Friday, May 16 at 11:59 PM CST*

$300 - Members

$375 - Nonmembers 

*The deadline for Golden Trumpet Awards entries may be extended beyond Friday, May 16.


Key Information and Resources

Categories - Review this year's categories. There are some changes from last year's competition.

Eligibility & Rules - While the rules remain the same, new and old entrants can always learn more.


 Golden Trumpet Awards Judging

Judging Criteria - Learn how the judges will be evaluating the entries to maximize your potential score. 

Tips - Review tips that will be provided to the judges for their scoring and prepare your entry accordingly.


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