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Everyone knows the media industry is critical in informing and serving our local communities. And we want to ensure that the companies and individuals within those organizations get the recognition they deserve! Through the Best of the West Media Awards, media companies of all shapes and sizes, individual employees, and aspiring media students in the Western U.S. have an opportunity to be acknowledged for their excellence in media and service to their communities.
This year, entrants will vie for a Best of the West Media Award in twenty categories designed to acknowledge company, individual, and student contributions. Everyone has a chance to win, from large-market media giants to small-town local shops. The competition is purposefully built for media organizations of all types, ensuring that outlets in different markets compete against those of similar sizes.
The competition will be open for entries beginning on September 14, 2022. Be sure to take advantage of the early bird entry fees available through October 15, 2022.
We can’t wait to see who will be honored this year! Please enter below!
Company Awards
Individual Awards
Student Awards
Info & Rules
View and download the 2022 Competition Rules.
Schedule
- Competition Opens: September 14, 2022
- Competition Deadline: October 31, 2022 (Note early bird pricing ends Oct. 15)
- Judging Period: November 4-14, 2022
- Winners Announced: November 30, 2022
Entry Fees
Company & Individual Entry:
- Early Bird Price (through Oct. 15) $45
- Regular Price $55
Student Entry:
- Early Bird Price (through Oct. 15) $35
- Regular Price $45
Award Boundaries
The Award boundaries will mirror the American Advertising Federation Western Region boundaries which includes the states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and the El Paso market area of Texas.
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Company Awards
Given to companies or organizations for excellence in media and service to the community
Radio Broadcaster of the Year
- Large Market (Nielsen Markets Ranking 1-50)
- Mid-size Market (Nielsen Markets Ranking 51-100)
- Small Market (Nielsen Markets Ranking 101+)
Television Broadcaster of the Year
- Large Market (Nielsen Markets Ranking 1-50)
- Mid-Size Market (Nielsen Markets Ranking 51 – 100)
- Small Market (Nielsen Markets Ranking 101+)
Newspaper of the Year
- Print Circulation 200,000 or more
- Print Circulation 50,000 – 200,000
- Print Circulation Under 50,000
Outdoor Company of the Year
- Large Market (Nielsen Markets Ranking 1-50)
- Mid-Size Market (Nielsen Markets Ranking 51 – 100)
- Small Market (Nielsen Markets Ranking 101+)
Magazine of the Year
Website of the Year
Blog/Podcast of the Year
Advertising Agency of the Year
- Over $50 million in billing
- $10 million to $50 million in billing
- Under $10 million in billing
Media Agency of the Year
- Over $50 million in billing
- $10 million to $50 million in billing
- Under $10 million in billing
Governmental Media Outlet of the Year
- Radio/TV/Internet
Locally-produced radio or television show of the Year
Public Service Campaign or Event of the Year
Best Coverage of a local news story of the Year
Individual Awards
Given to individuals for excellence in media and service to the community
Media Professional of the Year
Media Talent of the Year
Agency Professional of the Year
Young Achiever of the Year
Student Awards
Given to individual students and student media clubs/organizations for excellence in media and service to the community.
Best College Media Outlet of the Year
- Radio, TV, or Newspaper
Best College Website/Blog of the Year
