The Categories
The Creative Excellence Awards includes a wide range of categories under each project type:
For each project type, you may enter your work in up to three categories for a chance to win in each category. You may also select additional categories for an extra fee to increase your chances of winning an award. All entries submitted in multiple categories will be will be evaluated separately and eligible for recognition in each category. There is no limit to the number of entries you may submit or the number of categories you may enter.
All entries received will be reviewed and evaluated by our expert judges. Any submissions deemed inappropriate or discriminatory and offensive in nature will be disqualified with no refund of fees. Therefore, we encourage all participants to submit entries that are respectful, inclusive, and suitable for all audiences. Click here to view our Eligibility & Guidelines.
Graphic Design
Graphic design entries can include digital or print pieces that fall into any of the following categories:
- Activism / advocacy / Awareness
- Advertising / Marketing / Promotion
- Art / creative / Abstract
- Business / Corporate
- Celebrity / Sports / Fan Art
- Charity / Non Profit
- Community / Neighborhood
- Culture / Cultural Experience
- Diversity / Inclusion
- Education / School / Learning
- Entertainment / Venue
- Environment / Nature / Energy
- Event / Activity / Game
- Family / Children / Youth
- Fashion / Beauty / Cosmetics
- Finance / Financial services
- Fitness / Health / Wellness
- Food & Beverage / Restaurant
- Healthcare / Health Services
- Information / News
- Political / Campaign / PR
- Products / Services
- Tourism / Travel
- Transportation
Branding
Branding entries are for projects where an overall brand, look, or theme was created. Entries in this category should including more than one artwork/piece. Logos, digital and/or print designs, and marekting pieces that fall into any of the following categories apply:
- Activism / Advocacy / Awareness
- Art / Creative Services
- Association / Organization
- Business/ Corporate
- Charity / Non Profit
- Community / Neighborhood
- Computer / Technology / IT
- Culture / Cultural Experience
- Diversity / Inclusion
- Education / School / Learning
- Entertainment / Venue
- Environment / Nature / Energy
- Event / Activity / Game
- Family / Children / Youth
- Fashion / Beauty / Cosmetics
- Finance / Financial services
- Fitness / Health / Wellness
- Food & Beverage / Restaurant
- Healthcare / Health Services
- Home Services / Real Estate
- Political / Campaign / PR
- Products / Services
- Tourism / Travel
- Transportation
Website Design
Website design entries are only for live, active websites that fall into any of the following categories:
- Accessibility
- Activism / Advocacy / Awareness
- Architecture / Design
- Art / Creative / Abstract
- Association / Organization
- Business / Corporate
- Charity / Non Profit
- Community / Neighborhood
- Computer / Technology / IT
- Culture / Cultural Experience
- Diversity / Inclusion
- Education / School / Learning
- Entertainment / Venue
- Environment / Nature / Energy
- Event / Activity / Game
- Family / Children / Youth
- Fashion / Beauty / Cosmetics
- Finance / Financial Services
- Fitness / Health / Wellness
- Food & Beverage / Restaurant
- Healthcare / Health Services
- Home Services / Real Estate
- Informational / News / Blog
- Personal
- Political / Campaign / PR
- Products / Services
- Promotional / Marketing
- Sales / Shopping / E-commerce
- Tourism / Travel
- Transportation