Directory and Marketing Division Categories

Listed below are the categories for the Directory Division and the Marketing Division. Please download the files below for an explanation of each category’s criteria for Judging, Entry Requirements and Onsite Submission information.

Once you have decided which categories you want to submit, click here to enter, fill out the Registration Form and email to info@adp.org. Entries MUST arrive at the hotel no earlier than April 25, 2023, but no later than April 28, 2023. You will need to use this shipping label on the package.

Directory Division Categories

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  • D1 : Excellence in Print Directories – 50,000 and Under / Directory of the Year
  • D2 : Excellence in Print Directories – 50,001 and Above / Directory of the Year
  • D3 : Digital Directory of the Year
  • D4 : Excellence in Cover Design and Art – Print
  • D5 : Excellence in Cover Design and Art – Product Branding
  • D6 : Excellence in Directory Ad Effectiveness and Design

Marketing Categories

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  • M1 : Excellence in Sales Support Collateral
  • M2 : Excellence in Marketing – Direct Mail, Contest, Magazine, Newspaper, Outdoor or Event
  • M3 : Excellence in Marketing – Best Advertiser’s Website
  • M4 : Excellence in Marketing – Best Social Media Strategy
  • M5 : Excellence in Marketing – Best Strategy to Grow Digital Audience
  • M6 : Excellence in Marketing – Industry Innovation

Thank you for entering The ADP Directory Excellence Awards!