REAL MEDIA AWARDS OPEN FOR ENTRIES

The Real Media Awards are open for entries, with a simplified entry process and a glamorous Gatsby theme for awards night on 17 November.

The organisers say this year’s awards are “jam-packed with opportunities for entrants to showcase outstanding achievements” and celebrate the year that was.

Over the coming weeks, the Real Media Awards Team will deliver more details about the best entries tips, the new categories and the annual Gala event in Melbourne.

Entries are now open, and will close on 11 August. Judging will take place between 29 August and 8 September. The finalists will be announced in 12 September, with tickets for the event also available from that date.

All the details, category descriptions, entry instructions and more are all outlined in the Entry Guide.

All major awards continue, including Brand of the Year, Publisher of The Year, Retailer of the Year, Agency of The Year, Best Emerging Designer, Best Emerging Talent, and Judges’ Choice.

All the favourite categories remain, including Home, Fashion, Cosmetics & Pharmacy, Recreation & Leisure, B2C, Retail, and Excellence in Craft.

There are two new categories to look-out for; a new major award is Loyalty Program of the Year. A new category is Packaging and Instore, which will feature three separate Awards – Packaging, Brand Activation and Labels.