2026 Deadlines and Fees

Deadline - March 3, 2026 at 11:59p.m ET

2026 National Awards of Excellence

A communication project or program may be entered in a maximum of four categories, not including the Best in Show, Innovation and Sustainable Development Awards.  Each award submission must be accompanied by a non-refundable entry fee.

Submissions for the 2025 Awards of Excellence competition will be accepted from TuesdayJanuary 27, 2026, until Tuesday, March 3,  2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET. 

The Awards Gala will be held on Monday, May 25, 2026, at ELEVATE 2026, the CPRS National Conference. Algonquin Resort, St. Andrews-by-the Sea, New Brunswick.  Don't wait, register now! Click here to access the awards submission platform

Submission Pricing 

Early Bird Prices
(End Feb 19, 2026 at 11:59 pm ET)
 
Early Bird Members:  $375.00 + taxes & fees
Early Bird Non-Members: $699.00 + taxes & fees
Add-on category: $125.00 + taxes & fees
Regular Prices
(Feb 20 - March 3, 2026 at 11:59 pm ET)
 
Regular Price - Members: $479.00 + taxes & fees
Regular Price - Non-Members $805.00 + taxes & fees
Add-on category: $125.00 + taxes & fees
Submission Deadline: Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET.  
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