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RECOGNITION
EACH CATEGORY WINNER WILL RECEIVE:
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Recognizing the best in visual creativity and virtual experiences!
Ragan’s Video, Visual & Virtual Awards recognizes the most captivating and engaging videos, visual designs and virtual events – internal or external – from the past year.
From captivating videos or visual designs to innovative and engaging virtual events, our program celebrates excellence in a wide range of categories. Whether you excel in visual editing or virtual employee engagement, your organization’s or client’s work deserves to be seen and celebrated.
Join us in honoring the most compelling and impactful videos, visual designs and virtual events of the year. Don't miss this opportunity for your organization or client to receive the recognition they deserve.
Submit your entry today and be part of this exciting celebration of creativity and innovation in the world of video, visual design and virtual experiences. Winners will be recognized with a featured write-up in a special section of Ragan’s websites and in associated newsletters and social media. Winners will also receive an elegant trophy, a digital badge and other materials to help you tout your honor.
CATEGORIES
GRAND PRIZE
Best Overall Video
Video Team of the Year
Virtual Event of the Year
Virtual Events Team of the Year
Visual Design of the Year
Visual Design Team of the Year
VIDEO CATEGORIES
Animated Video
Augmented or Virtual Reality Video
B2B Video
B2C Video
Beauty, Fashion or Lifestyle Video
Cause-Related Video
Celebrity/Influencer Video
Company Overview Video
CSR Video
DE&I Video
Documentary
Educational Video
Employer Branding Video
ESG Video
Explainer Video
Financial Services and Banking Video
Food & Beverage Video
Health & Wellness Video
Humorous Video
Informational Video
Inspirational Video
Instructional/How-To Video
Internal Communications Video
Interview or Profile
Live Video
Long-Form Video (3 Minutes or Longer)
Marketing Video
Nonprofit Video
Product or Service Video
Public Health Video
Public Relations Video
Public Service Video
Recruitment Video
Science & Technology Video
Shoestring Video (Under $300)
Short-Form Video (Less than 3 Minutes)
Sizzle Reel
Social Impact Video
Social Media Video
Sports or Outdoor Video
TikTok Video
Travel, Hospitality or Tourism Video
Use of AI
User-Generated Content
Video Series
YouTube Video
Other
VISUAL DESIGN CATEGORIES
Editing
Illustration or Animated Design
Infographic
Interactive Content
Internal Communications Design
Marketing Design
Motion Graphics
Photography
Print Design
Publication Design
Use of AI
User-Generated Content
Other
VIRTUAL EVENTS CATEGORIES
Announcement
Conference
Customer Engagement
Educational
Employee Engagement
Employee Meeting
Employee Recognition
Executive Communication
Fundraising/Volunteering Program
Health and Wellbeing
How-To/Tutorial
Immersive Experience
Interview/Q&A
Livestream
Nonprofit
Outstanding Host or Speaker
Presentation
Press Event
Product or Service Launch
Recruiting
Streaming/Twitch
Town Hall
Training
Webinar
Tour
Other
HOW TO ENTER
On the entry form, be sure to include a thorough synopsis explaining the purpose and scope of your entry. The synopsis should be 350 to 900 words and include the following sub-headings (when applicable):
- Goals
- Strategy and tactics
- Execution
- Evaluation: success, results or ROI
Be sure to follow the guidelines laid out in the category descriptions, as the judges will look for those elements when they select the winners.
You will be able to upload additional documents, links, videos and URLs to your submission. Proprietary or internal information can also be attached and will not be shared with the public.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The award program is open to in-house teams, agencies and individual practitioners in the private, corporate, nonprofit and government sectors. Vendors may also submit their work or their client’s work. Enter your work, the work of your organization or submit entries on behalf of your clients.
Companies from around the world are welcome to enter as long as the entry is submitted in English.
Contact Brendan Gannon to find the perfect category for your campaign or project. You can email him at brendang@ragan.com.
This year’s program is open to any work executed between July 1, 2023, and July 19, 2024, inclusive.
ENTRY FEES
The fee for this program is $525 per entry into standard categories, and $575 per entry into Grand Prize categories.
A late fee of $275 per entry will be added to all entries received after 11:59 p.m. Central time, July 19, 2024.
Do you have a video, visual design or virtual event you'd like to enter into multiple categories? Pay the original entry fee, and then only $250 for each additional category!
All entries are non-returnable and non-refundable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should you apply?
Our Video, Visual & Virtual Awards help you measure the success of your work and prove the value of your contributions to your organization or clients. As a winner, you’ll earn publicity for your brand across our websites and social media audiences, a custom write-up about your work and a trophy. Here are a few of the many reasons to enter your work:
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- Showcasing Creative Excellence: This award program provides a platform for organizations and agencies to showcase their creative prowess. Whether it's through innovative video campaigns, visually stunning designs or immersive virtual experiences, these awards celebrate the best of the best in creativity and innovation.
- Industry Recognition and Prestige: Winning an award not only recognizes the hard work and talent of the teams involved but also brings a stamp of industry recognition and prestige. Being able to display an award from your esteemed work can significantly enhance an organization's or agency's reputation within the industry.
- Differentiation and Competitive Edge: In today's crowded marketplace, standing out from the competition is crucial. By entering your work, organizations and PR agencies can differentiate themselves by demonstrating their excellence in video production, visual design and virtual experiences. Winning an award sets them apart from competitors and gives them a competitive edge in attracting clients, customers and top talent.
Who can enter?
Entries may be submitted by organizations worldwide. The only requirement is that entries be submitted in English. The program is open to in-house, agency, independent communication practitioners and vendors in the private, corporate, nonprofit and government sectors.
What does it take to be a winner?
We look for top-quality work that shows clear, bold and creative ideas that benefit your business or client. Please provide metrics or results that back up your claims and share creative collateral such as videos, visual design or websites that were a part of your project. Please look at our past award winners to see what gets recognized and rewarded. We encourage you to submit the same project to multiple categories, if you feel they are relevant. Doing so increases your chances of winning. You'll also save on multiple submissions of the same project.
Why are some deadlines extended?
We extend deadlines based on applicant needs and upcoming promotional opportunities.
When will I find out results?
We try to announce a list of finalists eight to twelve weeks after the close of the program. The announcement of the winners comes about four weeks after the announcement of the finalists. Each announcement will be made with a headline on our website, in our daily email newsletter and on our social media platforms. Emails notify entrants in advance of these announcements. As deadlines are extended, so are expected announcement dates.Additional Questions
If you have any questions about the program or problems submitting your entry, please email Brendan Gannon at brendang@ragan.com.
Sponsorship Opportunities
If you are interested in sponsoring one of Ragan Communications’ award programs, please contact Morgan Einspanier at MorganE@ragan.com.
Ragan Communications is not responsible for international shipping fees related to trophies or certificates.