Participating In The Catalyst Awards

Call for Entries

Submissions for the Catalyst Awards will be accepted August 12, 2008, through noon on September 22, 2008. Any automotive-related interactive advertising placed on the web in 2008 is eligible for entry. See the Rules to the right, for additional eligibility requirements.

Interactive Competition Categories

Awards recognizing excellence and innovation will be given to one winner in each of the following interactive advertising categories. Please note, participants may only submit one entry per category:

OEM Focused

  1. Best Rich Media Campaign
    Any game, expandable unit, widget, etc which goes beyond the range of standard flash implementation to create an innovative campaign.
  2. Best Interactive Video Campaign
    This encompasses any online video campaign, more than simply a repurposed tv spot, but a video designed specifically to capture attention.
  3. Most Innovative OEM Digital Campaign
    Complete campaigns which truly reinforce the image and identity within the digital environment.

Regional/Dealer Focused

  1. Best Site Redesign
    Site redesigns which revitalize, rebrand and capture attention in all the right ways. Please provide both a before and after example.
  2. Best New Car Ad
    Online car ads which target the audience and convey a clear message.
  3. Most Innovative Local Display Ad
    Local digital advertising which connects with local consumers in a big way.

How to Enter

  1. Review the "Interactive Competition Categories" listed above to find the most appropriate category for your submission (only one submission per category, please).
  2. Log in as an entrant to submit your entries.
  3. Follow the simple drop down menus to enter the requested information.

Submission of entries acknowledges the right of Catalyst Awards to use them for publication, exhibition and marketing of the show.

Rules

Eligibility

To be eligible for consideration in the Catalyst Award competition, all work submitted must be the result of paid creative services and media placement in the normal course of business, and must have appeared on the web during 2008. Entrants must be in attendance at the J.D. Power and Associates Automotive Internet Roundtable. Submission of entries acknowledges the right of Catalyst Interactive Advertising Award (CIAA) to use them for publication, exhibition and marketing of the show.

All Entries Must:

  • Meet all eligibility and deadline requirements.
  • Be entered in the correct category and be correctly identified.
  • Include a complete and signed entry form.
  • Conform to defined submission requirements.
  • Conform to all copyright laws.

If you have further questions about entering the Catalysts competition, please visit About Catalyst or contact us at comments@catalystaward.com.