{"id":14511,"date":"2020-10-19T19:55:57","date_gmt":"2020-10-19T08:55:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.advertisingcouncil.org.au\/?page_id=14511"},"modified":"2026-03-30T10:50:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T23:50:07","slug":"how-to-enter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/advertisingcouncil.org.au\/effies\/how-to-enter\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Enter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;HeadingText&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row module_class=&#8221;homeText effieshome effies-enter&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;homeManifesto&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Enter the Awards<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"vimeo-background\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1165848411?background=1&#038;autoplay=1&#038;loop=1&#038;muted=1\" <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            frameborder=&#8221;0&#8243; <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            webkitallowfullscreen <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            mozallowfullscreen <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            allowfullscreen><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/iframe><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,2_3&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||20px||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;1px&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;85%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5>ENTRIES ARE OPEN!<\/h5>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/effies.awardsplatform.com\/&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;ENTER HERE&#8221; module_class=&#8221;gold-button&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#907030&#8243; button_border_width=&#8221;2px&#8221; button_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; button_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||20px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_css_free_form=&#8221;a.et_pb_button.et_pb_button_0.gold-button.et_pb_bg_layout_light {background: #907030!important; border:#907030!important; padding: 12px 28px !important;}||||a.et_pb_button.et_pb_button_0.gold-button.et_pb_bg_layout_light:hover {||\tpadding: 12px 33px 12px 23px !important; ||    transition: all 300ms ease 0ms;||}&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; width=&#8221;90%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||20px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"479\">The Australian Effie Awards are part of the global Effie network, the international benchmark for marketing effectiveness. They recognise one thing: ideas that work, and campaigns that deliver measurable business results.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,2_3&#8243; module_class=&#8221;textBlockLine&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||20px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5>Eligibility<\/h5>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; width=&#8221;90%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Advertising campaigns that <strong>ran in Australia during the period 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2026<\/strong> are eligible for entry. Campaigns may have been introduced earlier but must have run during this period and have data relative to the qualifying time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Entrants are to select <strong>one industry category<\/strong> from Category List A and <strong>up to four specialist categories<\/strong> from List B per campaign.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;#category_lists&#8221; button_text=&#8221;VIEW LISTS A &#038; B&#8221; module_class=&#8221;blackbutton&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;10px||20px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; width=&#8221;90%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||20px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>International data may be included for context where necessary.<\/p>\n<p>More eligibility requirements regarding previous entries and case criteria can be found in the Entry Guide below.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,2_3&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||20px||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;1px&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;85%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5>Entry Guide<\/h5>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/advertisingcouncil.org.au\/effies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Effie26-Entry-Kit-Mockup.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Effie26-Entry-Kit-Mockup&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Image&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;10px||20px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The essential how-to-enter guide will help you prepare for the Effie Awards. Download today and get familiar with what\u2019s required.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||20px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]\n\t\t\t<form id=\"edd_purchase_31931\" class=\"edd_download_purchase_form\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"edd_free_downloads_form_class\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"button gray edd-submit edd-submit edd-free-download edd-free-download-single\" href=\"#edd-free-download-modal\" data-download-id=\"31931\">Download the entry guide<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/form>\n\n\t\t\t[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;10px||30px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-bottom: 0;\"><strong>Tips for winning entry:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Submit entries online and plan ahead to meet deadlines.<\/li>\n<li>Keep your storytelling concise and impactful\u2014stick to the word count.<\/li>\n<li>Showcase a clear connection between your strategy, execution, and effectiveness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Join us in celebrating the ideas that truly make a difference.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Effie Entry Template<\/strong><br \/>To help with offline entry creation and approvals, we\u2019ve developed an Effie Entry template for you to collate your entry before uploading it to the entry portal. 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Watch the free webinar with Effie judges.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Key takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Introduction to the Effie Awards and learn about new categories<\/li>\n<li>Get tips from Effie judges on writing an award-winning entry<\/li>\n<li>Find out how to fill in missing data using the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goideally.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ideally research platform<\/a><\/span>. For more information on the Effie<br \/>Credit System, email <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"mailto:effies@goideally.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">effies@goideally.com<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li>Find out how to enter with key tricks and tips for using the online portal<\/li>\n<li>Have the opportunity to ask the team direct questions about entry into this year\u2019s Effie Awards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||20px||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]\n\t\t\t<form id=\"edd_purchase_32742\" class=\"edd_download_purchase_form\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"edd_free_downloads_form_class\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"button gray edd-submit edd-submit edd-free-download edd-free-download-single\" href=\"#edd-free-download-modal\" data-download-id=\"32742\">watch the recording<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/form>\n\n\t\t\t[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; module_class=&#8221;textBlockLine&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||20px||false|false&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text module_id=&#8221;category_lists&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;85%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5>Category Lists<\/h5>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;LIST A: INDUSTRY CATEGORIES&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|30px|||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; border_width_bottom=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.6em;\"><em>Only one category can be entered<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.6em;\">A01. Retail<br \/>A02. Food \u2013 Packaged &amp; Fresh<br \/>A03. Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages<br \/>A04. Restaurants &amp; Food Delivery<br \/>A05. Other Consumer Goods<br \/>A06. Financial Services and Insurance<br \/>A07. Telecommunications &amp; Other Services<br \/>A08. Travel, Leisure &amp; Media<br \/>A09. Government<br \/>A10. Not-for-Profit Organisations<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"black\" style=\"line-height: 2em;\">LIST A: INDUSTRY CATEGORIES<\/strong><br \/>\u2013 Only one category can be entered<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.6em;\">A01. Retail<br \/>A02. Food \u2013 Packaged &amp; Fresh<br \/>A03 Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages<br \/>A04. Restaurants &amp; Food Delivery<br \/>A05. 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