Enter the 38th Annual APEX Awards for Publication Excellence
An annual competition for corporate and nonprofit publishers, editors, writers, and designers who create print, web, electronic, and social media.
The entry portal unlocks automatically at 11:11am Eastern on November 11.
What’s New for 2026
Verified Digital Awards
Winners may earn verifiable digital credentials for online and social promotion.
New Categories
New sub-categories recognize emerging trends and formats in professional communication.
Winner Spotlight
Grand Award honorees will be profiled in APEX’s official online showcase and social campaigns.
About the APEX Awards
APEX is an annual competition for publishers, editors, writers, and designers who create print, web, electronic, and social media.
Business, nonprofit, agency, and freelance communicators can enter to recognize outstanding writing, publications, campaigns, programs, design, and media.
Questions about eligibility or categories? See categories or visit our FAQ.
Quick Links
- Open the Entry Portal (activates at 11:11am ET on Nov 11)
- Browse Categories
- See 2025 Winners
Sponsored by APEX Awards, Inc. Entries administered via OpenWater.