Golden Image Awards

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Rules for Entry

Entries Open: April 17, 2026
Early Bird Deadline: May 6, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EDT
Final Deadline: May 13, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EDT
Winners Notified: June 22, 2026 – Watch our Socials!
Golden Image Awards Gala: August 11, 2026 at the Omni Orlando Resort at Championsgate

  1. Some part of the entry must have taken place between January 1, 2025, and May 1, 2026.
  2. The same entry may not be entered in more than one category in the same year. However, components of a project may be entered in other categories if the entries are significantly different. For example, a full campaign could be entered in Category 1A – Community Relations, while a component of that campaign could be entered in Category 7B – Brochure.
  3. Entries that win Golden Image Awards may not be re-entered in subsequent years unless there has been a substantial change to the entry or project.
  4. Entries must be submitted in the most appropriate Division and Category.
  5. Entries must be submitted electronically using the entry form fields and two required uploaded files:
    • A Support Materials PDF
    • Graphic file (.jpg, .tiff or .png) representing the project

File titles should include the name of the entry, division and category. For example: Entry.name-A7-Support.pdf

DISCLAIMERS

  • Judges reserve the right to reclassify entries if necessary.
  • Entries that do not follow all Rules for Entry may be disqualified.
  • No part of the entry may be submitted after the deadline.
  • Winning entries will be displayed in the members-only section of FPRA.org. Support Materials are not included.

The decisions of the judges are final.

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