Entries will be submitted as PDF files no larger than 20 MB. Items must be submitted as one PDF file in spreads where appropriate. Entries that are double-page spreads should be saved as such (not as two separate pages). Carefully follow the instructions on design entry preparation and submission.

  • Y1 – Theme Package (LIMIT ONE ENTRY PER SCHOOL): Include cover, endsheet (if printed), title page, opening spread, closing spread and one divider spread. You may choose to include one additional example demonstrating theme development elsewhere in the book (optional) and a one-page document explaining the theme development (optional). Superior entries in this category will show a contemporary idea fitting to the school population for the current year and development with visual unifiers and/or wordplay or verbal spinoffs.

YEARBOOK DESIGN CATEGORIES: For each entry, include a complete two-page spread as one PDF file. Superior entries in this category will include complete coverage of appropriate section-specific topics with storytelling photos in addition to supporting coverage, all while following solid design principles.

  • Y2A – Traditional Coverage Spread Design (LIMIT TWO ENTRIES PER SCHOOL): Enter double-page spreads that cover a single subject on a Student Life spread (event or lifestyle), Academics, Clubs/Organizations spread, or Sports spread.
  • Y2B – Umbrella or Chronological Spread Design (LIMIT TWO ENTRIES PER SCHOOL): Enter double-page spreads that use either an umbrella or chronological organizational structure to cover multiple traditional areas of coverage like academics, organizations/clubs, student life, sports, etc.
  • Y2C – Yearbook Specialty/Alternative Story Package (LIMIT TWO ENTRIES PER SCHOOL): Enter single or double-page specialty spreads, such as an interrupter, trends page, or any spread that may present information in a non-narrative formats such as a timelines, lists, broken story segments, Q&A sections or the use of infographics.

YEARBOOK WRITING CATEGORIES:

  • Y3A – Opening Copy (LIMIT ONE ENTRY PER SCHOOL): Writing throughout the opening spreads that establishes the theme with specific examples as to why the theme is relevant to the year and to your school. Copy should have a clear voice and tone. Entry must include a PDF of the page(s) where the opening copy appears. If needed, clearly indicate the copy that is intended to be judged.
  • Y3B – Sports Writing (LIMIT TWO ENTRIES PER SCHOOL): Traditional sports writing that covers any topic that spotlights a team or teams and their season. For each entry, include a story with its accompanying double-page spread.
  • Y3C – Yearbook Writing (LIMIT TWO ENTRIES PER SCHOOL): Traditional Student Life (event or lifestyle), Clubs/Organizations, Academics or People (personality profile) coverage spreads. For each entry, include a story with its accompanying double-page spread.