FAQS
AIMIA MEMBERSHIP
Q. Do I need to be an AIMIA member to enter the Awards?
A. Yes, you need to be an AIMIA Business, SME, Associate, Sole Trader or Student member to enter the AIMIA Awards. Click here for AIMIA Membership info.
Q. I'm an Individual AIMIA member, can I enter?
A. Individual members are not eligible to enter the AIMIA Awards. If you are an existing Individual member and want to upgrade your membership to the Sole Trader, SME or Business category at the special price please contact AIMIA by emailing membership(at)aimia.com.au.
Q. I'm a Student AIMIA member, can I enter?
A. Yes, student members are eligible to enter the Best Student Project category only.
ENTRY FEES & PAYMENT
Q. How much does it cost to enter the awards?
A. The entry fee for the 18th Annual AIMIA Awards is $180.40 incl. GST (per entry).
Q. How much does it cost to enter the student category?
A. The entry fee for student members, into the Best Student Project category, is $92.40 incl. GST (per entry). Only AIMIA student members may enter this category.
CATEGORIES
Q. What award categories can I enter my work into?
A. Business, SME, Associate and Sole Trader members can enter any of the Awards 26 categories except for Best Student Project, Best of the Best Award, People's Choice and Outstanding Contribution. Student members can only enter the Best Student Project category.
Q. Can I enter multiple entries in one category?
A. Yes, you may enter as many products as you wish into each of the entry categories.
Q. Can I enter the same work in multiple categories?
A. Yes, you may submit the same entry into multiple categories as long as the entry meets the entry criteria for those categories. For every entry you will have to pay the entry fee.
Q. What period of time did/does my project have to run to be eligible for entry?
A. Your project/campaign should run on or after 21st July 2010 to be eligible for entry. It MUST be viewable during the judging period (Nov 12 - Dec 2). If the campaign has ended before this time you must be able to give a clear example of the campaign via a microsite or other means for judging purposes.
KEY DATES
Q. When do the awards entries open?
A. Entries for the AIMIA Awards are open from Wednesday 14th September, 2011.
Q. When do the awards close?
A. Entries into the Awards close at 5pm AEST on Friday 21st October, 2011.
Q. When are the finalists announced?
A. Finalists will be announced mid-January 2011.
Q. When are the award winners announced?
A. Winners will be announced and celebrated at the 18th Annual AIMIA Awards ceremony in Sydney Friday, 16 March 2012 @ Cockatoo Island
NEED FURTHER INFO?
Email the Awards Team at awards(at)aimia.com.au or call AIMIA on (02) 9248 7900.