Details and entry forms are included below.

Because the NCSPRA/SCNSPRA fall conference is postponed until February 2025, NCSPRA is altering the usual deadlines and timetables for its Blue Ribbon Awards program. The original date for the Blue Ribbon Awards celebration was January 31, 2025. However, to avoid falling so near to the rescheduled fall conference, NCSPRA is delaying its Blue Ribbon Awards celebration until Friday, April 11. The delay will allow more time for members to submit Blue Ribbon Awards entries, which should be helpful for everyone. However, NCSPRA is especially mindful of those impacted by Hurricane Helene who will need the additional time to prepare and submit their entries.

The entry deadline is Monday February 17 at 2:00 p.m.

Entries submitted must be for work that was created between November 1, 2023 and October 31, 2024.

Here are the categories for NCSPRA's 2024 Blue Ribbon Awards:

Digital Media Engagement

Electronic Media

Excellence in Writing

Image Graphic Design

Marketing

Photography

Publications (Print & Electronic)

Special Events & Programs

Click here to see a description of each category and the Blue Ribbon Awards judging criteria.

The Blue Ribbon Awards entry fee is $45 per submission.

All entries must be submitted electronically, and all entries must be the work of current NCSPRA members. NCSPRA will not extend the entry deadline, so please make sure entries are submitted on time.

In order to submit Blue Ribbon Awards entries, members must complete two forms. The first form specifies how many total entries each district/organization will submit. The second form is the actual entry form for submission(s). Members must submit BOTH forms below to complete the entry process, and all invoices must be paid in order to receive Blue Ribbon recognition.