Congratulations to the winners in this year's competition!

Deadlines

DEADLINE: February 29, 2024 – All entries must be postmarked on or before 02/28/23 in order to avoid the one time $25 late fee (not per entry).

LATE DEADLINE: APRIL 12, 2024

Eligibility

All marketing/advertising materials developed, produced and/or distributed during the calendar year 2023 are eligible.

Entry Forms

For entries that are mailed in, enclose two copies of the Entry Form per entry. One form with actual entry and one with payment. There is no limit on the number of entries that may be submitted.

Entries

Entries will not be returned and will become the property of Creative Images, Inc. Aster Award entrants agree that all entries may be reprinted non-exclusively in promotional materials affiliated with Creative Images, Inc and Aster Awards. Entrants hold or will secure the necessary licenses for use of all creative content embodied in any of the entries.

Online Entries – Submission Requirements and Instructions

Entries can now be submitted and paid for online! Simply choose the “Enter Online” button and fill out the entry form. It is recommended to NOT use Internet Explorer. You will be able to drag and drop your artwork/radio/video files into the gray box in section 8. There is no limit to the number of entries submitted. You will receive a confirmation email once the files have been downloaded. CLICK HERE TO ENTER ONLINE.

ACCEPTED FILE FORMATS: PDF, JPEG, MP3 as well as all digital video formats. If you have a video file over 20mb and are concerned about upload time, we suggest that you provide a word document or pdf with a hyperlink to where the video can be viewed or contact us at (828) 506-1000 for other options.

PAYMENT: When you finish submitting your entries, choose the black “Finish and Pay” button at the bottom where you will be taken to our TLS-secured payment page. A payment receipt will be emailed to you. The charge will appear on your credit card statement as “Awards Program Services.”

Mailed Entries – Submission Requirements and Instructions

If you wish to mail in your entries, CLICK HERE to download your entry form.

MOUNTED ITEMS: Mount all one sided materials… newspaper ads, magazine ads, posters, billboards, outdoor transit, logos, letterhead, etc., on a display board with the Entry Form attached to the back of the board. Photos of billboards or outdoor transit are acceptable. No specific size requirements in mounting. PDF Files are accepted.

PRINTED MATERIALS: For multiple sided entries, (brochures, annual reports, direct mail, magazines, handbooks, etc.) place the entry in an envelope or box along with the Entry Form. PDF Files are accepted.

RADIO SPOTS: Submit as a mp3 file on a CD or Flash Drive in an envelope with an Entry Form attached.

VIDEO/TV: Submit television and special video productions in digital format on DVD or flash drive or as a hyperlink in a word document or pdf. Video entries should be submitted in an envelope with an Entry Form attached.

CAMPAIGNS/SERIES: Submit total advertising campaigns and series entries in a large envelope or box. Make sure an Entry Form is attached securely to outside of envelope or box. All media including TV & Radio should be included for campaigns. PDF Files are accepted.

WEBSITE: Write the url as the Name of Entry (See #1 on the Entry Form).

MOBILE & APPS: Mobile website/app entries must be accessible via iTunes or placed on media with appropriate download instructions. They will be judged on a mobile device.

Payment

Payments can be made on our secure site when entering online. If sending a check by mail, please enclose one check for the total amount of all entries with a copy of the Entry Form. No refunds once entries are received and processed.

SINGLE ENTRIES: $50.00/each
TOTAL AD CAMPAIGNS: $75.00/each
SERIES ENTRIES: $75.00/each

Make checks payable to: Creative Images, Inc.
Visa, Mastercard and AMEX are also accepted. (See Entry Form)

Shipping

Ship entries to:

Creative Images, Inc.
“Aster Awards Competition”
627 Nautilus Drive
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

Awards For Winners

Entries will be judged on: Creativity, Layout/Design, Typography, Production, Knowledge Transfer & Overall Quality.

Beautiful Gold, Silver, and Bronze certificates will be issued by both Group and Category. Judge’s Choice trophies will be presented to Division winners receiving a perfect score. An overall Best of Show will be awarded to the top entry in the competition.

Winners will be posted on the Aster Awards’ website, www.AsterAwards.com. All awards will be sent to the organization designated on the Entry Form (#6). Duplicate awards may be purchased.