There were 28 award categories in the 2017 contest. To view detailed descriptions of all categories, or to figure out whether to enter something in a particular category, review this PDF. If you still have questions, contact the person who chaired that category group.

 

Audio/Video Categories
Chair: Darrin Hill, Oklahoma
darrin.hill
(405) 521-4631

 

- Audio Program or Podcast

- Television Series

- Video Long

- Video PSA

- Video Short

 
 

Communication/Education Categories
Chair: Sara DiRienzo, Wyoming
sara.dirienzo
(307) 777-4540

 

- Communication Campaign

- Education

- External Newsletter

- Internal Communications

- News Release

- Success on a Shoestring

 
 

Graphic Design/Photo Categories
Chair: Lance Cherry, New Mexico
lance.cherry
(505) 476-8003

 

- Graphics: Advertising/Display

- Graphics: Layout

- Photography

- Poster

 
 

Magazine Categories
Chair: Amanda Stroud, South Carolina
amanda.stroud

(803) 734-0256

 

- Magazine

- Magazine Destination, Historical or Cultural Article

- Magazine Fisheries Article

- Magazine General Interest Article

- Magazine Wildlife Article

 
 

New Media Categories
Chair: Bonnie Holding, Maine
bonnie.holding
(207) 592-4348

 

- Conservation Post of the Year

- Online Community Engagement

- Website

 
 

Other Printed Products Categories
Chair: Andrea Jones, Montana
andrea.jones
(406) 994-6931

 

- Calendar

- One-Time Publications: Book/Report

- One-Time Publications: Brochure

- One-Time Publications: Other

- Regulations Publication

 

Each category is judged by different criteria. Be sure to review judging criteria for a category when entering that category. Judging criteria for each category are shown on the "About This Category" tab of the entry form.