WEST COAST CREATIVE AWARDS

Entry Requirements

Each entry must include visual examples of the work, submitted as digital files only. Refer to the Categories for their specific requirements and submission details for each category.

There’s no strict limit on the number of supporting files allowed, but please be mindful of the judges' time. Focus on uploading only the most relevant materials that best represent your entry for the selected category.

We recommend submitting a Video or Case Board for all submissions to best showcase your work, but they are not mandatory. Use your own discretion for what materials best represent your creative concepts.


Entry Pricing:

  • Early-bird Entry: $125

  • Regular Entry: $165 

  • Not-for-proft Entry: $100

  • Student Entry: $50

Accepted Formats & Technical Specs For Entry Materials

Audio Files

  • File type: .mp3

  • Maximum size: 50MB

Case Summary Documents

  • File type: .pdf

  • Maximum size: 50MB

  • 500 words maximum

  • Must not reveal name/logo of the creative/media agency

  • to the category in which it has been entered. For campaigns with multiple components (i.e., elements that may fit into various categories), it’s important to explain the category relevance by highlighting why the campaign deserves recognition in this particular category and how integral that aspect was to the campaign’s overall success.

  • Consider including the following key sections in your Case Summary:

  • Overview: What business challenge was this marketing campaign designed to address for the client? What were the key factors that contributed to the campaign’s success? Who was the target audience?

  • Entry Description: How was the campaign executed? Provide details about the implementation, including relevant aspects such as how it was presented to the public, user involvement (if applicable), and how different campaign elements were integrated.

  • Impact: As outlined in the Judging Process section on this website, for applicable categories (e.g., PR, Direct, Digital), the jury will assess whether the campaign met its objectives. Be sure to include metrics and proof of results to demonstrate its effectiveness.

  • Only required for Most Effective Award


Case Boards

  • File type: .pdf

  • Maximum size: 500MB

  • Landscape/horizontal orientation

  • Must not reveal name/logo of the creative/media agency

  • A Case Board, also known as a presentation board, provides a concise overview of your campaign, complemented by key visuals, giving jurors a quick snapshot of your submission. Though not required for any category, it is an optional but valuable tool, particularly during final deliberations, and is especially appreciated for larger or integrated campaigns.

Images/Screenshots

  • File type: .jpg

  • Maximum size: 500MB

  • Format: 72 DPI

  • These images are supporting files which show examples of the work you are submitting. For place-based or media-specific advertising (Out-Of-Home, Press, etc.) please also include in-situ examples of the work.

Video Files

  • Videos must be submitted directly to the Marketing Awards website (videos on 3rd party websites will NOT be considered during judging). When uploading examples of the work, please select Video from the Upload File dropdown menu.

  • Case Summary Videos can be no longer than 2 minutes. Files must be uploaded to the site following the specifications below:

    • File type: .mp4

    • Maximum size: 500MB

    • Format: H.264 MPEG-4 video

    • Aspect ratio: 16:9 NTSC

    • Frame rate: Up to 30 frames per second (constant frame rate)

    • Profile: Main Profile Level 3.1 - 4.1

    • Audio: AAC-LC audio up to 320 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio

Iceberg

Once you’re ready to enter, you’ll have to create an account on Iceberg. It’s a very easy-to-use app that walks you through entries and payment. If you have any questions about the system, you can email their support staff (they’re very quick to answer) or reach out to our team.