APEX 2026 Categories
APEX 2026 Categories
APEX 2026 Categories
Writing /
Type of Media
- Feature Writing
- Regular Departments
& ColumnsEnter single best Column/Department or a series of up to 3 - Interviews &
Personal Profiles - Writing SeriesEnter up to 3 articles
- News Writing
- Editorial &
Advocacy WritingIncludes "letters to the editor" - How-To Writing
Writing / Topics
- Health &
Medical Writing - Diversity, Equity
& Inclusion - Technical &
Technology Writing - Mental Health
& Wellness - New Technology
- Investments, Financials,
and Crypto - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- History & Biography
- Nutrition / Fitness / GLP-1
- Academic Research
- Home & Lifestyle
- Military
- Agriculture
Magazines, Journals
& Tabloids
- Print (Long)Entire Issue, over 32 pages plus cover
- Print (Short)Entire issue, under 32 pages plus cover
- WritingEntire Issue
- Design & LayoutEntire Issue
- ElectronicIncluding Web & PDF magazines
- Custom-Published
- Magazine SeriesUp to 3 issues on single topic/theme
- 1-2 Person-ProducedOne or two people do majority of copy, edit, and layout
- Most ImprovedEnter a "Before" and "After" 1/1/25 issue
Electronic Media
- Video Media
- Podcasts
- Electronic PublicationsIncluding Web, PDF, eBooks, etc.
- Education & Training / Special Purpose
- MultimediaIncluding interactive & non-interactive media
- Apps & Games
Campaigns,
Programs & Plans
- Financial & InvestmentRetirement, Stock Market, etc.
- Employee & Benefit Communications
- Marketing & Public Relations
- Public ServiceIncluding government, nonprofit, and corporate programs
- Special Purpose
- Special Events & MeetingsIncluding conferences
- Advertising Campaigns
- New Products / Services Launch
- Age-Specific MarketingEx: Gen Z, Seniors Citizen, etc.
- Cost-Efficient ProjectsEx: Independent/self-produced efforts or small teams on a shoestring budget
- Sports Marketing
Design & Illustration
- Design & Layout
- Covers
- PhotographySingle photographs, photo illustrations & photo spreads
- Infographics
- Best RedesignsEnter a "Before" and "After" 1/1/25
- Posters, Displays & CalendarsIncludes signage & exhibits
- Spreads
- Print Ads
& Advertorials - Logos and Graphics
Newsletters
- Online & Email(Ex: Substack)
- WritingEntire Issue
- PrintEntire Issue: Content & Design
- 1-2 Person-ProducedOne or two people do majority of copy, edit, and layout
- Design & LayoutEntire Issue
Print Media
- Employee &
Benefit Materials - BooksEnter eBooks in Category 32, Electronic Publications
- Special PurposeIncludes special reports
- Catalogs, Directories
& Guides - Meeting &
Event MaterialsIncludes Conferences
Websites
- WebsitesEntire site, including content and design
- WordPress SitesSites created or hosted with WordPress
- Special Purpose
- Health & Medical
- Most ImprovedEnter a "Before" and "After" 1/1/25
- New
Social Media / Content Creation
- Social Media SitesSocial media and networking pages (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter / "X", Pinterest, etc.)
- Best Single Blog Post
- Best Series of Blog PostsIncludes up to 3 posts on a single topic or theme
- Special Purpose
- Long Form VideoEx: YouTube (5+ minutes)
- Short Form VideoEx: TikTok, Reels, etc.
- Streaming
One-of-a-Kind Publications
- Political / Government
- Association / Nonprofit
- ElectronicIncluding Web and PDF
- Custom-Published
Annual Reports
- ElectronicIncluding Web and PDF
- Print (Long)Over 32 pages plus cover
- Print (Short)Under 32 pages plus cover
- 1-2 Person-ProducedOne or two people do majority of copy, edit, and layout
Workplace Skills
& Development
- Webinars
& Presentations - Education
& Training - Diversity, Equity
& Inclusion - Continuing Education
/ Certification - Dashboards
& Data Visualization - Accessibility
& Compliance
Current Events
& Trending Topics
- Climate & Environmental Sustainability
- Health & Medical
- Domestic Policy
& Issues - Social IssuesWomen's Rights, Civil Rights, etc.
- Economic Issues
- International Issues
- Infrastructure / Utilities
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