The Netty Awards are an industry-leading awards program that honors top leaders and companies across various industries in the digital age. With hundreds of unique categories, the awards celebrate modern achievements in Marketing, Technology, Design, Consulting, Public Relations, and more.

The Netty Awards follow an annual rolling schedule, providing select opportunities throughout the year for entries in different categories (for example, Marketing opportunities may fall in Q1, while Tech opportunities fall in Q2, etc). For the latest editorial calendar and opportunities specific to your industry, please contact your rep directly or email our team at concierge@nettyawards.com.

Individuals, companies, and organizations relevant to the Netty Awards categories globally are eligible to participate. 

You can find a variety of past winners featured here on a rolling basis, including “Winners to Watch” lists, exclusive stories, and more. Past winners include household names like Chick-fil-A, DoorDash, and Shell, as well as rising stars and local leaders.

As a digital-first awards program, the awards experience takes place entirely online. There is no paid or in-person attendance required in New York City or any other key hubs.

Visit the “Awards” section of the Netty Awards website, select the relevant category, and follow the instructions for submitting your entry.

The public entry fee is $495 USD per submission. If you’ve received a code for a discounted entry, you’ll have an opportunity to use it during the checkout process.

Deadlines vary as the Netty Awards provide select opportunities throughout the year, depending on your category. For the latest editorial calendar and opportunities specific to your industry, please contact your rep directly or email our team at concierge@nettyawards.com.

Once submitted, you can request updates to your entry up until the final deadline of your cycle (i.e., in this case, please contact your rep or concierge@nettyawards.com for updates). To simplify the process, please ensure all information is accurate and complete before submitting your entry. 

For refunds on entry fees, you’re welcome to request a refund up to the deadline date of your cycle, and it will be issued within 3-5 business days under our friendly “no questions asked” policy. The deadline refers to the final entry date of your awards cycle. Following the deadline, a refund can no longer be issued due to the various resources utilized to fulfill the selection process.

For refunds on non-entry-related products or services, please contact our team at conceierge@nettyawards.com.

The Netty Awards judging panel comprises top industry experts in the fields of Marketing, Tech, Design, and more. Judges have worked with top companies like Chick-fil-A, DoorDash, Shell, USPS, Mattel, and more. To learn more about our judges, visit this page.

As a digital-first organization, the Netty Awards entries are judged using a standard scoring procedure followed by a panel of industry experts and AI, with the nuances of this approach varying by category. Judge and AI scoring is used to determine final scores, ensuring fair and unbiased outcomes.

While judging criteria for the Netty Awards can vary by category, work is generally evaluated based on four key factors: innovation, measurable impact, creativity, and overall excellence in the respective field. You’ll find more detailed information about these criteria as you complete your entry.

Please contact concierge@nettyawards.com for more information. Please note that becoming a judge is invitation-only (i.e., we do not accept payment in exchange for becoming a Judge).

No, judges are independent professionals and not employees of the Netty Awards.

Winners are typically announced during the second and/or third week of the month following the close of your category’s final deadline.

Some categories are awarded under a tiered system based on the final score of your entry. In these cases, the tiers reflect your final score on the Netty Awards standardized 1-10 scoring system, where:

• Platinum: 9+
• Gold: 8+
• Silver: 7+
• Bronze: 6+

Winners gain industry recognition, access to exclusive promotional materials, and press opportunities to share their stories in top outlets like Business Insider, USA Today, and more. Additionally, winners receive a featured article on the Netty Awards’ website, which thousands of professionals visit each month. The featured article dives into the award-winning entry in more detail and includes a backlink.

Winners and finalists gain access to branded assets like badges and social media templates to celebrate their achievements. There is no licensing fee or usage limitations for Winners and Finalists.

Explore a variety of past winners, including household names and rising stars, on our website

There are over 100 unique award opportunities in each of the six main verticals: Digital Marketing, Design, Tech, Consulting, Media Production, and Public Relations.

Yes, applicants can submit entries in multiple categories as they see fit. Note that each additional category counts as a submission and requires an additional entry fee.

While judging criteria for the Netty Awards can vary by category, work is typically evaluated on four key factors: innovation, measurable impact, creativity, and overall excellence in the respective field. You’ll find more detailed information about these criteria as you complete your entry.

While the Netty Awards recommend sticking to the predefined categories, you can submit an entry with a custom category for consideration if your work doesn’t fit existing options. Please inquire before completing a custom application to determine eligibility, next steps, etc.

Use your best judgment to shortlist categories relevant to your entry, and don’t hesitate to contact us at concierge@nettyawards.com for any further questions or guidance.

In summary, yes, the Netty Awards are a trusted awards program backed by a wide variety of testimonials, media coverage, past winners, industry experts, and more. 

No, it’s not possible to pay to win a Netty Award. Note that approaching the Netty Awards with this request and similar “pay to play” requests may result in the disqualification of your entry.

Nominations may come from our team, judging panel, or someone in your network/organization. Please reach out to your rep directly or via concierge@nettyawards.com for more information.

Yes, you can submit a deserving project, company, or individual for consideration via the Nominations section of our website

For additional questions, reach out via concierge@nettyawards.com.