Entries
Submit your competition entries here
Entries will be accepted starting in early January. Log in or set up a profile if you don’t have an account, choose your categories, fill out the related fields and include any relevant URLs or PDFs. Submit payment and you’re done! All entries must have been originally published during the previous calendar year, Jan. 1 to Dec. 31.
What are the categories you can enter?
The Society for News Design is making extensive changes to its annual Best of News Design Creative Competition with the print, digital and student competitions merging this year into a single competition. Check out the rules, descriptions and what’s new.
Who can enter?
The creative competition is open to all media publications. For the first time, the competition will also accept entries from B2B organizations. You do not need to be a member of SND to participate in the competition. However, members receive a discount on entries. Becoming an SND member for just $55 allows you to join a community of peers for networking opportunities, and your membership also makes it possible for us to continue initiatives that celebrate and support our industry.
How much does it cost to enter?
Standard deadline: Friday, Feb. 14, 2025
- Members: $25 for a single page, $40 for multiple-page entries. (World’s Best categories: free)
- Non-members: $50 for a single page, $80 for multiple-page entires. (World’s Best categories: $80)
- Students: $10 for a single page, $15 for multiple-page entries
Extended deadline: Friday, February 28, 2025
- Members: $30 for a single page, $45 for multiple-page entries. (World’s Best categories: free)
- Non-members: $60 for a single page, $90 for multiple-page entries. (World’s Best categories: $90)
- Students: $20 for a single page, $30 for multiple-page entries
Entries will be accepted here starting in early January.
All entries must have been originally published during the previous calendar year, Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. If a digital entry continues to have significant updates after Dec. 31, please include a note explaining the changes to help provide context for judges.
Become a member here and learn more about other benefits of SND membership. Check snd.org or follow on X (formerly Twitter) or the SND Instagram account for additional details and updates. Winners are selected by panels of judges who assemble in person during the first half of the year, with results announced live throughout the three-day competition. See previous year’s winners here.
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