Deadlines

2027 submission dates

  • Entries open: December 1, 2026
  • Early-bird deadline: January 15, 2027
  • Final entry deadline: January 22, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
  • Payment received by: February 12, 2027 (regular entries)
  • Leadership and Emerging Excellence nominations: March 1, 2027

The 2027 awards recognize work published from January 1 to December 31, 2026.

Rules, fees and payment options