There were 31 award categories in the 2018 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 chairs that category group.

- Audio Program or Podcast

- Television Series

- Video Long

- Video PSA

- Video Short

- Communication Campaign

- Education

- External Newsletter

- Internal Communications

- News Release

- Success on a Shoestring

- Graphics: Advertising/Display

- Graphics: Layout

- Photography: Flora and Fauna

- Photography: Scenic

- Photography: People

- Photography: Other

- Poster

- Magazine

- Magazine Destination, Historical or Cultural Article

- Magazine Fisheries Article

- Magazine General Interest Article

- Magazine Wildlife Article

- Conservation Post of the Year

- Online Community Engagement

- Website

- 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.