Golden Trumpet Awards
Submit Your Entry for the 66th Annual Golden Trumpet Awards
The Golden Trumpet Awards honor the best of communications, marketing and public relations in the Midwest. For 66 years, these awards have been bestowed by the Publicity Club of Chicago. Entries for this year's competition are now open and we invite you to stake your claim as being among the best.
Ready to submit an entry? Click 'Submit an Entry' to get started. Want to learn more about the history of the Golden Trumpet Awards and some exciting updates to this year's competition? Keep scrolling for more information.
Deadlines for 66th Annual Golden Trumpet Awards Entries
Open for Entries - Friday, March 22 at 8:00 AM CST
Entry Deadline - Friday, May 24 at 11:59 PM CST
Deadlines for 66th Annual Golden Trumpet Awards 30 Under 30
30 Under 30 Entries Open - Friday, April 19 at 8:00 AM CST
30 Under 30 Deadline - Friday, June 7 at 11:59 PM CST
Golden Trumpet Awards Ceremony - Late Summer/Early Fall 2024
Entry Rates
Below are the entry rates for Members. All members will receive a discount throughout the competition and nonprofit members receive an extra discount. Corporate Gold members receive two complimnetary entries. To learn more about PCC membership, visit the PCC Membership page.
Early Entry Pricing before Thursday, April 25 at 11:59 PM CST
$175 - Nonprofit Members
$200 - Members
$250 - Nonmembers
Entry Pricing after Thursday, April 25 at 11:59 PM CST
$250 - Members
$300 - Nonmembers
Key Information and Resources
Categories - Review this year's categories. There are some changes from last year's competition.
Eligibility & Rules - While the rules remain the same, new and old entrants can always learn more.
Tips - Here are some helpful hints that have been collected over the years
Golden Trumpet Awards Judging
Judging Criteria - Learn how the judges will be evaluating the entries to maximize your potential score.
Volunteer Judge Application - Looking to judge this year's competition? We invite professionals to review the eligibility and throw their hat into the ring.
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