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2026 Ray Cammack Shows Awards of Excellence

The Texas Association of Fairs & Events Award of Excellence Competition honors fairs, festivals, cities, counties, and events in Texas for exceptional promotional and media efforts. If you've managed notable marketing programs, submit them for recognition and share ideas with peers. The TAF&E’s Marketing and Communications Awards highlight achievements and provide a platform to learn from others while acknowledging the contributions of staff, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters in the industry.

ONLINE ENTRY SUBMISSION ONLY

ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED BY Friday, OCTOBER 24, 2025 11:00pm.

NEW INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSIONS

PLEASE READ

1.You can complete one form with all of your award entries, or multiple.

2.Fill in all Contact & Organization Information including Event Name, Website & Year of Event

3.Check corresponding attendance for your event

4.Click 1 for every award your submitting for

5.URL links are for VIDEO entries only. THEY MUST BE UPLOADED TO YOUTUBE and provide the youtube link only. Dropbox, Google Drive, or other cloud drive’s will NOT be accepted.(No exceptions)

6. For all .Audio Entries, email tafeawards@gmail.com the mp3 file or a link to your cloud account with tafeawards@gmail.com as an acceptable viewer of file.

7.For all picture entries, email tafeawards@gmail.com all .png or .jpg files. Files must be under 5mb (each)

8.For multipage entries, email tafeawards@gmail.com the file in .png, .jpg, or .pdf. Files MUST BE UNDER 15MB. To reduce size, only submit first few pages.

9.Once you submit and pay for the awards entries, email your submissions to tafeawards@gmail.com Please do so immediately following submitting this form and not waiting until deadline.

PICTURE/ MULTIPAGE/AUDIO ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED WITHIN 48 HOURS OF SUBMITTING THIS FORM.

TIPS:

  • Please Proof your entry before submitting
  • No abbreviations, spell out the event or organization name
  • Reduce chances for failed emails, only send 15mb in total per email.
  • Don't know how to upload to YouTube? Click on this link for instructions
  • Still have question- email tafeawards@gmail.com and allow 24 hours for a response

JUDGING

A pool of judges will be assembled representing professionals in the areas of promotions, public relations, advertising, media relations and fair and festival planning and management. Judges’ decisions are final

Contact & Organization Information

Contact listed, will receive all receipts and communication for awards submissions.

Event/ Organization Entry Information

Attendance Category

Attendance

Awards to Submit

Check all that you are submitting for
1. Best Newspaper Ad- Black & White
$15.00
2. Best Newspaper AD- Color
$15.00
3. Best Magazine AD- Color or B&W
$15.00
4. Best Program/ Brochure/Flyer- Four or More Colors
$15.00
5. Best Promotional Advertising — Outdoor
$15.00
6. Best Event Poster
$15.00
7. Best Photo
$15.00
8. Best Newspaper Insert/Supplement
$15.00
9. Best Premium Book
$15.00
10. Best Media Guide/Press Kit
$15.00
11. Best Miscellaneous Multi-Page Material
$15.00
12. Best TV Commercial
$15.00
13. Best Live News Coverage (live)
$15.00
14. Best News Coverage (recorded or studio)
$15.00
15. Best Radio Commercial
$15.00
16. Best Website
$15.00
17. Best Specialty Video
$15.00
18. Best Specialty Video 2+ minutes or more
$15.00
19. Best E-Newsletter or Email Blast
$15.00
20. Best Social Media Photograph
$15.00
21. Best Social Media Campaign
$15.00
22. Best T-Shirt Design
$15.00
23. Best Pin, Badge, or Button (one pin, badge, OR button)
$15.00
24. Best Other Merchandise
$15.00
25. Best Agricultural Education Program
$15.00
26. Best Scholarship Program
$15.00
27. Best Community Program
$15.00
28. Best Gate Promotion
$15.00
29. Best New Program
$15.00
30. Best Overall Sponsorship Program
$15.00
31. Best Follow-Up Sponsorship Program
$15.00
32. Best Miscellaneous Marketing
$15.00
33. Best Convention Display
$15.00

URL Link Entries

Don't Forget

Don't forget to email your JPG & PDF Entries to: tafeawards@gmail.com

Terms & Conditions

Terms & Conditions


PLEASE READ:
  • PLEASE PROOF ENTRY FORM CAREFULLY BEFORE HITTING SUBMIT! How you enter your Organization / Event name will be how it will be listed on any Award that may be received.
  • Once you select SUBMIT, your entry will go to the TAFE Shopping Cart.Each entry will be added to your Cart.
  • Your entries will be officially submitted and received, once you have checked out and payment has been received. You will receive an emailed receipt immediately upon submission
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