Awards & Submissions

Technical (project) submission awards:

Each year communication, film, design, and marketing students and professionals have the opportunity to submit projects for award consideration in 15 categories at SAC. All contestants should submit through our special registration link. You can view our award categories below. The deadline for award submissions for projects is September 9, 2025.

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY

Click on either the professional or student award button through this page (scroll down to bottom).

For any questions, contact info@adventistcommunicator.org

Award Categories

Professional Recognition Awards

  1. Nomination Guidelines (for Student, Young Professional and Lifetime Achievement awards):
    The nominees will be judged on their work experience and contributions to the field of communication. Details about each award are below.

    + STUDENT AWARD

    The student award is designed to recognize students who have demonstrated excellence not only in the classroom, but on-the-job as well. Nominees should not only have an exemplary academic record, but seek involvement in professional organizations, extracurricular activities, internships and on-the-job training.

    + YOUNG PROFESSIONAL AWARD

    The Young Professional award recognizes young talent in the communication field. Nominees should be 35 years old or younger and have not only demonstrated strong communication skills, but made significant contributions to the field.

    + LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

    The Lifetime Achievement Award is designed for a professional who has worked in communication for at least 25 years and has made a substantial contribution to the field.


    Click here to nominate someone for a professional recognition award. The deadline for award submissions is September 22, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET.

  2. The Best in Class awards for each of these categories will qualify to be considered for the Award of Excellence. The Reger Smith Cutting Edge Award is also selected from the Best in Class award recipients.