ELIGIBILITY AND GUIDELINES

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ELIGIBILITY

Television and radio stations must apply in the category that correlates to their DMA ranking.
The application must be for campaigns, projects, reporting, PSAs or events that occurred between January 1 and December 31, 2025.
They must be produced at U.S. television and radio stations.
Applications from production houses, independent producers and networks are not eligible.
Stations and ownership groups may submit multiple applications in their category.
Stations and ownership groups may not win the same award category two years in a row.
NAB membership is not required to apply.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

Every online application requires a title and short description (500 characters max). A longer description or presentation must be uploaded as a PDF.
Please gather all the following data before filling out the online application: amount of airtime devoted, dollar value of the airtime, amount of dollars raised or dollar value of goods collected.
Applications will be judged by four main criteria: impact made to the community, use of station resources, level of effort demonstrated and fulfillment of the spirit of service.
Video and audio files must be between two and five minutes.
If your audio or video file is not in English, there must be a written English translation.
If the video or audio file is stored on a secure platform, please provide the password.
Any images, videos, materials and documents submitted with the application will become the property of NAB Leadership Foundation.
Stations may be required to provide additional broadcast-quality video and/or high-resolution photography of their programs, campaigns, PSAs and events to be used for event and promotional purposes.