Entry Information

Your company must use the digital entry system to submit all of its entries. IMPORTANT: Before entering, be sure you have all necessary materials at hand; see individual entries for materials that are required. A table at the end of this document summarizes the material requirements.

* Please read each category description carefully; they will tell you what materials to submit.

* Every entry requires a representative PDF image of the entry that may be used in the PowerPoint presentation at the Gala. For example, depending on the entry, this might show a magazine cover, an inside page or spread, or a screenshot.

* In addition, many entries require a PDF of the entry materials -- for example, a complete feature article. See individual categories for information. These will be used by the judges to evaluate your entries. These should generally have an 8.5" x 11" format.

* Some entries require physical copies to be mailed to the MMPA office. For example, the Overall Excellence category requires three physical copies of each of three issues.

* Every entry requires a brief Editorial Profile describing the magazine's editorial goals or mission as well as its audience. The judges rely on accurate descriptions to evaluate how well entries meet the publication’s goals.

* Every entry also needs identifying information such as complete article titles and issue dates.

* Entry fees are $50 per entry for MMPA members and $110 per entry for nonmembers. To complete your entry process, you'll need to submit either immediate payment by credit card or mail a check for the full amount. Have the appropriate information available.


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NOTE: MMPA reserves the right to change an entry’s category, disallow any inappropriate or incorrectly submitted entry, and eliminate categories as deemed necessary. Entry fees for disallowed entries will not be refunded. MMPA also reserves the right to not award a prize in every category. Winners will be notified no later than October 3, 2011.