Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some frequently asked questions regarding the Digital Advertising Awards. If you can find what you are looking for, or have a more specific inquiry, feel free to contact us directly at 828-506-1000 or email us at awards@digitaladawards.com

When are the deadlines for the 2024 Digital Advertising Awards Competition?

DEADLINE: November 1, 2024

LATE DEADLINE: December 13, 2024
Entries must be submitted on or before deadline.  A one time $25 late fee (NOT per entry) will be added for entries submitted after November 1, 2024. No entries received after December 13, 2024, will be accepted unless prior permission is given.

How is the judging conducted?

All entries for each category are placed together to be judged by a panel of industry experts who review each piece for creativity, marketing execution, message impact, technology use, and innovation.

Beautiful, Gold, Silver, and Bronze certificates will be issued by both Group and Category. Judge’s Choice will be presented to Division winners receiving a perfect score. All awards will be sent to the organization designated on the Entry Form (#6). Please make sure to provide the correct mailing address. Certificates will be mailed via USPS.

What materials are eligible?

All marketing/advertising materials developed, produced and/or distributed during the calendar year 2023/2024 are eligible.

When will the winners be announced?

The 2024 winners will be announced on the Digital Advertising Awards website – www.DigitalAdAwards.com in January 2025.  An email will be sent out to winners notifying them of the announcement.

How much are entry fees?

SINGLE ENTRIES – (1 file per entry) – $50/each

SERIES ENTRIES – (2 or more files per entry) – $75/each

CAMPAIGN ENTRIES – (3 or more files consisting of different components. For example: facebook graphic/post, website & email marketing) – $75/each

How do I pay for my entries?

When you finish submitting your entries, choose the black “Finish and Pay” button at the bottom where you will be taken to our TLS-secured payment page to pay via credit card. A payment receipt will be emailed to you. The charge will appear on your credit card statement as “Awards Program Services.”

If there are any questions during the payment process, please contact us at 828-506-1000

How do I submit my entries?

Entries are 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 or upload your artwork/audio/video files into the gray box in section 8. Once you finish the first entry and start the next entry, you will receive an email with a link in case you are unable to complete the process at that time. That link will enable you to resume the entry process even if your browser window has been closed or the process interrupted. There is no limit to the number of entries submitted. You will receive a confirmation email once you finish the entry process and submit.

ACCEPTED FILE FORMATS: All digital video formats are permited. A Word Document or PDF containing links to the is also allowed.

What is the best category for my entry?

Select the category that you feel best describes your entry. The judges will reassign entries into a more suitable category if the need arises.

May I submit the same entry in additional categories?

Yes, you may enter the same entry in additional categories, but it must be submitted as a separate entry. All categories are judged separately.

How many winners per category?

There are no set number of awards. Depending on the number of entries per category and the quality of the materials the judges assign appropriate awards depending on the entry’s overall score. The judges reserved the right to assign no winner to a category if the quality of submissions does not meet their expectations.