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CATEGORIES
This year's contest features over 50 categories across 7 disciplines. To learn more about each category and entry requirements, click the headers below.
All entrants should send two copies of books, calendars, and any other printed material to: Claire Splan, Attn: Garden Media Awards, 558 Lincoln Ave., Alameda, CA 94501
Writing • Photography • Speaking • Digitial Media • Broadcast Media • Publisher/Producer • Trade
| Categories | What to Submit | Judged For | Who May Enter | Who Gets Award |
| Calendar | 2 Copies of Calendar | Accuracy, Content, Style | Writer/Publisher | Writer Only |
| Magazine Column (Circulation < 20K) | 3 Publication Links/Files | Accuracy, Content, Style | Writer/Publisher | Writer Only |
| Magazine Column (Circulation > 20K) | 3 Publication Links/Files | Accuracy, Content, Style | Writer/Publisher | Writer Only |
| Magazine Article (Circulation < 20K) | 1 Publication Link/File | Accuracy, Content, Style | Writer/Publisher | Writer Only |
| Magazine Article (Circulation > 20K) | 1 Publication Link/File | Accuracy, Content, Style | Writer/Publisher | Writer Only |
| Marketing | 3 Publication Links/Files | Accuracy, Content, Style | Writer/Publisher | Writer Only |
| Newspaper Column (Circulation < 20K) | 3 Publication Links/Files | Accuracy, Content, Style | Writer/Publisher | Writer Only |
| Newspaper Column (Circulation > 20K) | 3 Publication Links/Files | Accuracy, Content, Style | Writer/Publisher | Writer Only |
| Newspaper Article (Circulation < 20K) | 1 Publication Link/File | Accuracy, Content, Style | Writer/Publisher | Writer Only |
| Newspaper Article (Circulation > 20K) | 1 Publication Link/File | Accuracy, Content, Style | Writer/Publisher | Writer Only |
| Blog | 3 Publication Links/Files | Accuracy, Content, Style | Writer/Publisher | Writer Only |
| Book - General Readership | 2 Copies + Link/File | Accuracy, Content, Style | Writer/Publisher | Writer Only |
| Book - Technical/Reference | 2 Copies + Link/File | Accuracy, Content, Style | Writer/Publisher | Writer Only |
| Fiction | 2 Copies + Link/File | Accuracy, Content, Style | Writer/Publisher | Writer Only |
| Newsletter or Brochure | 1 Publication Link/File | Accuracy, Content, Style | Writer/Publisher | Writer Only |
| Newsletter Article | 1 Publication Link/File | Accuracy, Content, Style | Writer/Publisher | Writer Only |
| Trade Magazine Article | 3 Publication Links/Files | Accuracy, Content, Style | Writer/Publisher | Writer Only |
| Trade Column | 3 Publication Links/Files | Accuracy, Content, Style | Writer/Publisher | Writer Only |
| Children's Book | 2 Copies + Link/File | Accuracy, Content, Style | Writer/Publisher | Writer Only |
| Categories | What to Submit | Judged For | Who May Enter | Who Gets Award |
| Blogging | 1 Publication Link/File | Technique, Composition, Creativity | Photographer/Publisher | Photographer Only |
| Magazine (Circulation < 20K) | 1 Publication Link/File | Technique, Composition, Creativity | Photographer/Publisher | Photographer Only |
| Magazine (Circulation > 20K) | 1 Publication Link/File | Technique, Composition, Creativity | Photographer/Publisher | Photographer Only |
| Newspaper (Circulation < 20K) | 1 Publication Link/File | Technique, Composition, Creativity | Photographer/Publisher | Photographer Only |
| Newspaper (Circulation > 20K) | 1 Publication Link/File | Technique, Composition, Creativity | Photographer/Publisher | Photographer Only |
| Book - General Readership | 2 Copies + Link/File | Technique, Composition, Creativity | Photographer/Publisher | Photographer Only |
| Book - Technical/Reference | 2 Copies + Link/File | Technique, Composition, Creativity | Photographer/Publisher | Photographer Only |
| Newsletter, Catalog or Brochure | 1 Publication Link/File | Technique, Composition, Creativity | Photographer/Publisher | Photographer Only |
| Calendar | 1 Publication Link/File | Technique, Composition, Creativity | Photographer/Publisher | Photographer Only |
| Cover | 1 Publication Link/File | Technique, Composition, Creativity | Photographer/Publisher | Photographer Only |
| Portfolio | 3-10 Link/Files with Proof of Publication | Technique, Composition, Creativity | Photographer/Publisher | Photographer Only |
| Categories | What to Submit | Judged For | Who May Enter | Who Gets Award |
| Live Presentation | 1 Program Link/File Limit 60 minutes |
Accuracy, Content, Style | Speaker | Speaker |
| Categories | What to Submit | Judged For | Who May Enter | Who Gets Award |
| Social Media | 1 Publication Link | Accuracy, Content, Style | Site Owner | Site Owner* |
| Website - Individual Overall | 1 Publication Link | Accuracy, Content, Style | Site Owner | Site Owner* |
| Website - Commercial Overall | 1 Publication Link | Accuracy, Content, Style | Site Owner | Site Owner* |
| Video (YouTube, Vimeo) - Single Video | 1 Publication Link/File | Accuracy, Content, Style | Copyright Owner | Copyright Owner* |
| Digital Special Project | 1 Project Link/File | Accuracy, Content, Style | Copyright Owner | Copyright Owner* |
| Categories | What to Submit | Judged For | Who May Enter | Who Gets Award |
| Television Program - Talent | 3 Program Links Limit 30 minutes each |
Accuracy, Content, Style | On-Air Talent | On-Air Talent |
| Television Program - Overall | 3 Program Links Limit 30 minutes each |
Accuracy, Production Value, Content | Copyright Owner | Copyright Owner* |
| Television Feature - Talent | 1 Program Link Limit 30 minutes |
Accuracy, Content, Style | On-Air Talent | On-Air Talent |
| Television Feature - Overall | 1 Program Link Limit 30 minutes |
Accuracy, Production Value, Content | Copyright Owner | Copyright Owner* |
| Radio Program - Talent | 3 Program Links Limit 30 minutes each |
Accuracy, Content, Style | On-Air Talent | On-Air Talent |
| Radio Program - Overall | 3 Program Links Limit 30 minutes each |
Accuracy, Production Value, Content | Copyright Owner | Copyright Owner* |
| Radio Feature - Talent | 1 Program Link Limit 30 minutes |
Accuracy, Content, Style | On-Air Talent | On-Air Talent |
| Radio Feature - Overall | 1 Program Link Limit 30 minutes |
Accuracy, Production Value, Content | Copyright Owner | Copyright Owner* |
| Podcast Series - Talent | 3 Program Links Limit 30 minutes each |
Accuracy, Content, Style | On-Air Talent | On-Air Talent |
| Podcast Series - Overall | 3 Program Links Limit 30 minutes each |
Accuracy, Production Value, Content | Copyright Owner | Copyright Owner* |
| Broadcast Special Project | 1 Project Link/File Limit 30 minutes |
Accuracy, Production Value, Content | Copyright Owner | Copyright Owner* |
PUBLISHER/PRODUCER
For publishers, producers, and packagers only. Must be consumer-oriented.
| Categories | What to Submit | Judged For | Who May Enter | Who Gets Award |
| Magazine (Circulation < 20K) | 3 Copies + Link/File | Accuracy, Content, Style | Publisher | Publisher |
| Magazine (Circulation > 20K) | 3 Copies + Link/File | Accuracy, Content, Style | Publisher | Publisher |
| Newspaper Garden Feature Page/Section | 1 Publication Link/File | Accuracy, Content, Style | Publisher | Publisher |
| Newsletter or Brochure | 1 Publication Link/File | Accuracy, Content, Style | Publisher | Publisher |
| E-Newspaper | 1 Publication Link/File | Accuracy, Content, Style | Publisher | Publisher |
| Book - General Readership | 2 Copies + Link/File | Accuracy, Content, Style | Publisher | Publisher |
| Book - Technical/Reference | 2 Copies + Link/File | Accuracy, Content, Style | Publisher | Publisher |
| Children's Book | 2 Print Copies + Link/File | Accuracy, Content, Style | Publisher | Publisher |
TRADE
Works created by plant producers, botanical institutions or other agencies for industry/trade use.
| Categories | What to Submit | Judged For | Who May Enter | Who Gets Award |
| Newsletter or Brochure | 1 Publication Link/File | Accuracy, Content, Style | Publisher | Publisher |
| Catalog | 1 Publication Link/File | Accuracy, Content, Style | Publisher | Publisher |
| Press Release, Press Kit or Promo | Publication Package Link/File | Accuracy, Content, Style | Publisher | Publisher |
| Magazine | 1 Publication Link/File | Accuracy, Content, Style | Publisher | Publisher |
| Calendar | 2 Copies of Calendar | Accuracy, Content, Style | Publisher | Publisher |
| Special Projects | 1 Publication Link/File | Accuracy, Content, Style | Publisher | Publisher |
* Site or copyright owners who are individuals pay individual entry fees. Site or copyright owners who are companies pay publisher's entry fee.
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