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Showcase Your Work in the Premier Internal Communications Award Program!
Ragan's Employee Communications Awards is the premier program recognizing excellence in internal communications. This prestigious awards program honors the most innovative and impactful internal communications campaigns and initiatives from the past year, showcasing the talents and achievements of the industry's best.
Entering Ragan's Employee Communications Awards is your opportunity to benchmark your work against the top internal comms teams from around the world. This is your chance to shine, to prove that your team is leading the way in creating engaging, effective internal communications that make a difference.
Don't miss your chance to have your hard work recognized on a global stage. Imagine the prestige and pride of being named a finalist or winner, setting your team apart as a leader in the industry. Ensure your team is among them by entering your standout campaigns.
Join us in 2025 at the Ragan Awards Gala, where finalists will be honored, and winners will be announced. This is an event you won't want to miss, filled with celebration, networking and inspiration from the brightest minds in internal communications. Make sure your team is part of this unforgettable experience.
Enter now for your opportunity to secure your place among the elite in employee communications.
CATEGORIES
AWARDS OF DISTINCTION
Best Overall Intranet
Best In-Office Work Experience/Culture
Best Remote Work Experience/Culture
Employee Communication Campaign of the Year
Employee Communications Professional of the Year
Employee Communications Team of the Year
COMMUNICATIONS CAMPAIGNS/INITIATIVES
Alignment with External Communications
Annual Report
Article Series
Benefits Communication
Blog
Change Communication
Community Relations
Crisis Response
Cross-Departmental Collaboration
CSR/ESG Report
Email Communication
Employee Advocacy Program
Employee E-Letters
Employee Retention
Employee-Generated Content
Employer Branding
Executive/Leadership Communication
Feature Article
HR Communication
Hybrid Communication Strategy
Innovation in Internal Communications
Internal Branding Campaign
Internal Email
Interview or Profile
Magazine
Manager Communication
Measurement and Data
Mission and Values Communication
Newsletter
Partnership with Human Resources
Podcast
Pulse Survey
Rebranding
Recruitment
Social Justice Communication
Social Media
Speechwriting
Storytelling
Sustainability Communication
Visual Storytelling
EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE
Amazing Workplace Culture
Brand Ambassador Program
Burnout Busters
CSR/ESG Initiatives
DE&I Commitment
Employee Education/Training Program
Employee Engagement
Employee Recognition or Reward Program
Employee Resource Groups
Employee Volunteer Program
Employee Well-Being Program
Hybrid Workplace Strategy
Internal Event Strategy
Leadership Development Program
Mentorship Program
Onboarding Strategy
Talent Management Strategy
Total Rewards Program
INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Employee App
HR Tool/Service
Intranet
Use of AI for Employee Engagement
REMOTE CULTURE
Virtual Employee Engagement
Virtual Events/Celebrations
Virtual Executive Communication
Virtual Onboarding
Virtual Team Building Activities
Virtual Town Hall
Virtual Well-Being Programs
Other
VIDEO CAMPAIGNS/INITIATIVES
Company Overview Video
Cultural Diversity Video
Humorous Video
Informational Video
Inspirational Video
Interview Video
Intranet Video
Leadership Video
Training or Orientation Video
Recruitment Video
Remote Work Culture Video
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
These awards are open to in-house, agency and independent communication practitioners in the private, corporate, nonprofit and government sectors. Enter your work, the work of your organization or submit entries on behalf of your client.
Companies from around the world are welcome to enter as long as the entry is submitted in English.
Contact Brendan Gannon to find the perfect category for your campaign or project. You can call 312-960-4407 or email brendang@ragan.com.
This year’s program is open to any work executed between Sept. 1, 2023, and Sept. 20, 2024, inclusive.
ENTRY FEES
The fee for this program is $525 per entry into standard categories, and $575 per entry into Awards of Distinction categories.
A late fee of $275 per entry will be added to all entries received after 11:59 p.m. Central time, Sept. 20, 2024.
Do you have a campaign, project, individual or team 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.
All entries are non-returnable and non-refundable.
Frequently Asked Questions
🏆 WHY SHOULD I APPLY?
Our Employee Communications Awards program is the premier award program for internal communications. It helps 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 campaign and a trophy.🌎 WHO CAN ENTER THESE AWARDS?
Entries may be submitted by organizations 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?
Ragan will recognize all finalists—and announce category winners—at a live awards gala in 2025. All entrants will be notified 3 months prior to the event.Additional Questions
If you have any questions about the program or problems submitting your entry, please email Brendan Gannon at brendang@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.