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2027 Ray Cammack Show's Awards Entry

For Marketing & Communications

The Texas Association of Fairs & Events Award of Excellence Competition recognizes fairs, festivals, cities, counties, and events across the state for outstanding promotions and superior examples of promotional and media initiatives. If you have produced or coordinated outstanding marketing programs, share them with your colleagues from around the state and gain the recognition your fair or event deserves. TAFE Marketing and Communications Awards allow members to learn from one another and share great ideas while also providing an opportunity to recognize the efforts of the staff, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters who make our fairs and events possible. All Entries will be divided into 6 attendance categories.

ONLINE ENTRY SUBMISSION

ONLINE ENTRIES WILL OPEN:
August 31, 2026
ENTRY FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED BY
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026.
ENTRIES TO BE UPLOADED ONTO A USB DRIVE AND MUST BE RECEIVED BY OCTOBER 28, 2026
SEND TO:
(USPS)
Darlene Lively
Attention: TAFE 2027 Awards
PO Box 12170
College Station, TX 77842
or
(FEDEX/ UPS)
Darlene Lively
Attention: TAFE 2027 Awards
4759 STONEBRIAR Cir,
College Station, TX 77845

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.

Entries submitted incorrectly may be disqualified and not refunded. TAFE is not responsible for incorrect entry submissions.


2027 Awards Entry Form

2027 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.

NEW INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSIONS

THIS FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026 11:00pm.

ENTRIES MUST BE LOADED ONTO ONE USB DRIVE (PER EVENT) AND RECEIVED BY OCTOBER 28, 2026

SEND TO:

(MAIL VIA USPS)
Darlene Lively
Attention: TAFE 2027 Awards
PO Box 12170
College Station, TX 77842
or
(SHIP VIA FEDEX/ UPS)
Darlene Lively
Attention: TAFE 2027 Awards
4759 STONEBRIAR Cir,
College Station, TX 77845

You can complete one form with all of your award entries, or multiple. (ONE FORM PER EVENT/ ONE USB DRIVE PER EVENT)

  1. Complete Contact Information
  2. Complete Event & Organization information
  3. Check box Corresponding To Your Attendance
  4. Click 1 for Every Award Category You Are Submitting For
  5. How to Submit: Submit All Of Your Awards On One USB (1 per event) And Mail To Address Below
  6. Agree To Terms & Conditions
  7. Scroll To Bottom Of Page, Click That You Are Not A Robot, And Then Click Submit
  8. All Awards Will Be Added To Your Cart, After Check Out Your Form Will Be Submitted. Make Sure To Mail Your Complete USB before October 28, 2026

TIPS:

  • Please Proof your entry before submitting
  • No abbreviations, spell out the event or organization name
  • 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

1. Contact & Organization Information

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

2. Event/ Organization Entry Information

3. Attendance Category

Attendance

4. Awards Submitting

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

5. How To Submit

New for 2027 - Submit all of your entries on one USB
Please Label Files Accordingly:
  • 2027TAFE_Event Name_Category Number
  • For Example: 2027TAFE_Outback Fair_1
    • Approved files are .pdf, .jpg, .png, mp3, mp4, .mov
Deadline: Received by October 28, 2026
Clearly Label USB and Send To:

(MAIL VIA USPS)
Darlene Lively
Attention: TAFE 2027 Awards
PO Box 12170
College Station, TX 77842
or
(SHIP VIA FEDEX/ UPS)
Darlene Lively
Attention: TAFE 2027 Awards
4759 STONEBRIAR Cir,
College Station, TX 77845

6. 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
Submit

Best Overall Award

The Best Overall Award will now be scored on a compilation of 1)Total Number of Entries. 2) Total First Place Awards 3) Total Second Place Awards. The most winningest fair/event will be selected BEST OVERALL, by size of event category!

Judging Criteria:Based on numbers of entries and total awards won scoring system. In the event of a time. The head judge will make the final determination. Judges’ decision is final. Awards entered incorrectly will not be scored

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