Finest Entry Guidelines

Finest Award

Eligibility

Eligible entries include projects implemented between January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024. 

Work must have been created either by, or on behalf of, a health care organization that provides services in Southern California. Agencies may submit work for out-of-town health care clients, and out-of-town agencies may submit work for Southern California health care industry projects.

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Don't miss our exclusive early bird registration period that allows you to submit your entries at a special discounted rate. Take advantage of this limited-time offer and enjoy a savings of $25 per entry!

Submission Fees:

Early Bird Discount Open Until February 14, 2025

  • Members: $100 per entry
  • Non-Members: $125 per entry

Regular Entry Open Until February 28, 2025

  • Members: $125 per entry
  • Non-members: $150 per entry

Submitting your entries early not only secures your spot in the competition but also unlocks substantial savings. Don't miss this chance to be part of a prestigious event that celebrates excellence in health care communications!

Judging & Requirements

A panel of judges from an organization outside of the state of California will score each entry based on the category specific requirements and the following submission requirements.

  • Goal of Project
  • Planning
  • Creativity
  • Results

In most categories, one applicant will receive an award for gold, silver, or bronze, except in rare circumstances where two applicants are equally outstanding.

The judging committee reserves the right not to give an award in any given category if none of the applications received scored high enough.

Categories

Award Categories

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  • Advertising

  • Public Relations Campaigns
  • Writing

  • Publications, Collateral & Design
  • Multi-Media
  • Special Events
  • Digital Marketing
  • Analysis
  • Off the Wall
  • Best in Show
  • COTY (Communicator of the Year)

Finest Award Entry Tips

  • Spotlight your creativity - view the categories before beginning your entry
  • Showcase your impact - use your data to show the results of your work
  • Browsers - For best results use Chrome or Firefox 
  • Prepare - have all your information ready to avoid losing your work by downloading this form to mock up your entry
  • Payment - is due at the time of submission via PayPal, however if your company needs a single invoice, submit your entry and email hccsdevents@gmail.com with your list of entry ID's and we will create an invoice
  • Fees - Members entry fees are discounted, please click here to sign up and save on your entries today. 

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