Joe Curley Rising Leader: 15th Anniversary Booklet - Book - Page 3
Entries Open: April 17, 2026
Early Bird Deadline: May 6, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EDT
Final Deadline: May 13, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EDT
Winners Notified: June 22, 2026 – Watch our Socials!
Golden Image Awards Gala: August 11, 2026 at the Omni Orlando Resort at
ChampionsGate
RULES FOR ENTRY
1. Some part of the entry must have taken place between January 1, 2025, and
May 1, 2026.
2. The same entry may not be entered in more than one category in the same year.
However, components of a project may be entered in other categories if the
entries are significantly different. For example, a full campaign could be entered
in Category 1A – Community Relations, while a component of that campaign
could be entered in Category 7B – Brochure.
3. Entries that win Golden Image Awards may not be re-entered in subsequent years
unless there has been a substantial change to the entry or project.
4. Entries must be submitted in the most appropriate Division and Category.
5. Entries must be submitted electronically using the entry form fields and two
required uploaded files:
• A Support Materials PDF
• A Graphic file (.jpg, .tiff, or .png) representing the project
File titles should include the name of the entry, division, and category.
For example: EntryName_A7_Support.pdf
ENTRY FIELDS (70% of total score)
• Complete each field in the entry application. Each field has a maximum word limit,
but you are not required to use all of the available space. Clear and concise writing is
valued by the judges, and up to three points may be awarded for Entry Clarity.
• Two additional fields are not scored:
– Organizational Overview (max. 150 words): Provides background about the
submitting organization.
– 25-Word Summary: Used during the Golden Image Gala ceremony if the
entry wins an award
• Other Fields: You will also be asked for your name, the name of the entry exactly
the way you’d want it printed on an award, company name, address, phone
number, email, FPRA chapter if you are a member and names to be printed on
the award if you win.
CALL FOR ENTRIES
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