
RECOGNITION
EACH CATEGORY WINNER WILL RECEIVE:





Recognizing the best in visual creativity and virtual experiences
Ragan’s Video, Visual & Virtual Awards honors the storytellers and experience-makers who captivate audiences through bold visuals and unforgettable content. This awards program recognizes excellence in videography, design, animation, virtual events and more.
Whether you’re producing show-stopping videos, crafting compelling visual designs or hosting virtual events that inform and bring people together, this is your opportunity to be recognized for your creativity and innovation. We celebrate the organizations, agencies, individuals and teams that are setting the standard for creative communications.
Winning this award places your work in front of the industry’s top minds and proves your ability to inspire, inform and engage. Winners will be featured across Ragan’s platforms.
Submit your most impressive videos, visual designs or virtual events for recognition alongside the industry’s best work. The deadline to enter is July 18—don’t miss the opportunity to showcase your standout work.
CATEGORIES
AWARDS OF DISTINCTION
Best Overall Video
Virtual Event of the Year
Visual Design of the Year
VIDEO CATEGORIES
AI - Use of
Animated Video
Augmented or Virtual Reality Video
B2B Video
B2C Video
Beauty, Fashion or Lifestyle Video
Cause-Related Video
Celebrity/Influencer Video
Company Overview Video
DE&I Video
Documentary
Educational Video
Employer Branding Video
Employee Engagement
Financial Services and Banking Video
Health & Wellness Video
Humorous Video
Informational Video
Inspirational Video
Instructional/How-To Video
Internal Communications Video
Interview or Profile
Live Video
Long-Form Video (3 Minutes or Longer)
Marketing Video
Nonprofit Video
Product or Service Video
Public Health Video
Public Relations Video
Public Service Video
Recruitment Video
Science & Technology Video
Shoestring Video (Under $300)
Short-Form Video (Less than 3 Minutes)
Sizzle Reel
Social Impact Video
Social Media Video
Sports or Outdoor Video
TikTok Video
Travel, Hospitality or Tourism Video
User-Generated Content
Video Series
Video Team of the Year
YouTube Video
Other
VISUAL DESIGN CATEGORIES
AI – Use of
Editing
Illustration or Animated Design
Infographic
Interactive Content
Internal Communications Design
Marketing Design
Motion Graphics
Photography
Print Design
Publication Design
User-Generated Content
Visual Design Team of the Year
Website Design
Other
VIRTUAL EVENT CATEGORIES
Community Engagement Event
External Stakeholder Event
Internal Stakeholder Event
HOW TO ENTER
- Choose the category or categories that best fit your work.
- Complete the online entry form.
- Add your entry or entries to your cart and complete the submission process.
- That’s it.
Awards Criteria
On the entry form, be sure to include a thorough synopsis explaining the purpose and scope of your project. We ask that the synopsis be 350-900 words and include the following sub-headings (when applicable):
- Goals
- Strategy and tactics
- Execution
- Evaluation: success, results or ROI
Be sure to follow the guidelines laid out in the category descriptions, as the judges will look for those elements when they select the winners.
You will be able to upload additional documents to your submission. We encourage you to include press releases, design concepts, videos, analytics, testimonials and anything else you feel will give us a better sense of your project. Proprietary or internal information can also be attached and will not be shared with the public.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The award program is open to in-house teams, agencies and individual practitioners in the private, corporate, nonprofit and government sectors. Vendors may also submit their work or their client’s work. Enter your work, the work of your organization or submit entries on behalf of your clients.
Companies from around the world are welcome to enter as long as the entry is submitted in English.
Contact Barbara Kanady to find the perfect category for your campaign or project. You can email her at barbarak@ragan.com.
This year’s program is open to any work executed between July 1, 2024, and July 18, 2025, inclusive.
ENTRY FEES
The fee for this program is $550 per entry into standard categories, and $600 per entry into Awards of Distinction categories.
A late fee of $325 per entry will be added to all entries received after 11:59 p.m. Central time, July 18, 2025.
Do you have a campaign or project you'd like to enter into multiple categories? Pay the original entry fee, and then only $250 for each additional category!
All entries are non-returnable and non-refundable.
Frequently Asked Questions
WHY SHOULD I APPLY?
Our Video, Visual & Virtual Awards help you measure the success of your work and prove the value of your contributions to your organization or clients. As a winner, you’ll earn publicity for your brand across our websites and social media audiences, a custom write-up about your work and a trophy. Here are a few of the many reasons to enter your work:- Showcase Creative Excellence: Gain recognition for your standout work in video production, visual design and virtual experiences that captivate audiences and drive engagement.
- Elevate Your Brand and Team: Winning highlights your team’s innovation and storytelling power, enhancing your organization’s reputation as a leader in communications.
- Gain Industry-Wide Visibility: Finalists and winners are celebrated across Ragan’s influential platforms, putting your work in front of top industry professionals, peers and potential collaborators.
WHO CAN ENTER THESE AWARDS?
Entries may be submitted by organizations and agencies worldwide. Entries must be submitted in English. The program is open to in-house, agency, independent communication practitioners and vendors in the private, corporate, nonprofit and government sectors.CAN I ENTER TWO OR MORE CATEGORIES?
YES! In fact, we encourage you to submit your applications in multiple categories. Each category is judged discreetly, and discounted pricing applies to your 2nd category and beyond. This also increases your chances of winning.WHAT DO THE JUDGES LOOK FOR IN ENTRIES?
Judges look for top-quality work that shows clear, bold and creative ideas that benefit your business or client. Please provide metrics or results that support your claims, and share creative collateral such as videos, visual design or websites that were a part of your project. Please look at our past award winners to see what gets recognized and rewarded.WHY ARE SOME DEADLINES EXTENDED?
We extend deadlines based on applicant needs and upcoming promotional opportunities.WHEN WILL I FIND OUT RESULTS?
We try to announce a list of finalists eight to twelve weeks after the close of the program. The announcement of the winners comes about four weeks after the announcement of the finalists. Each announcement will be made with a headline on our website, in our daily email newsletter and on our social media platforms. Emails notify entrants in advance of these announcements. As deadlines are extended, so are expected announcement dates.Additional Questions
If you have any questions about the program or problems submitting your entry, please email Barbara Kanady at barbarak@ragan.com.
Sponsorship Opportunities
If you are interested in sponsoring one of Ragan Communications’ award programs, please contact Morgan Einspanier at MorganE@ragan.com.
Ragan Communications is not responsible for international shipping fees related to trophies or certificates.