APEX 2026 Categories

APEX 2026 Categories

Enter the 2026 APEX Awards
for Publication Excellence Competition

Enter the 2026 APEX Awards for Publication Excellence Competition
Writing /
Type of Media
  1. Feature Writing
  2. Regular Departments
    & ColumnsEnter single best Column/Department or a series of up to 3
  3. Interviews &
    Personal Profiles
  4. Writing SeriesEnter up to 3 articles
  5. News Writing
  6. Editorial &
    Advocacy WritingIncludes "letters to the editor"
  7. How-To Writing
Writing / Topics
  1. Health &
    Medical Writing
  2. Diversity, Equity
    & Inclusion
  3. Technical &
    Technology Writing
  4. Mental Health
    & Wellness
  5. New Technology
  6. Investments, Financials,
    and Crypto
  7. Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  8. History & Biography
  9. Nutrition / Fitness / GLP-1
  10. Academic Research
  11. Home & Lifestyle
  12. Military
  13. Agriculture
Magazines, Journals
& Tabloids
  1. Print (Long)Entire Issue, over 32 pages plus cover

  2. Print (Short)Entire issue, under 32 pages plus cover

  3. WritingEntire Issue

  4. Design & LayoutEntire Issue

  5. ElectronicIncluding Web & PDF magazines

  6. Custom-Published
  7. Magazine SeriesUp to 3 issues on single topic/theme

  8. 1-2 Person-ProducedOne or two people do majority of copy, edit, and layout

  9. Most ImprovedEnter a "Before" and "After" 1/1/25 issue
Electronic Media
  1. Video Media
  2. Podcasts
  3. Electronic PublicationsIncluding Web, PDF, eBooks, etc.
  4. Education & Training / Special Purpose
  5. MultimediaIncluding interactive & non-interactive media
  6. Apps & Games
Campaigns,
Programs & Plans
  1. Financial & InvestmentRetirement, Stock Market, etc.
  2. Employee & Benefit Communications
  3. Marketing & Public Relations
  4. Public ServiceIncluding government, nonprofit, and corporate programs
  5. Special Purpose
  6. Special Events & MeetingsIncluding conferences
  7. Advertising Campaigns
  8. New Products / Services Launch
  9. Age-Specific MarketingEx: Gen Z, Seniors Citizen, etc.
  10. Cost-Efficient ProjectsEx: Independent/self-produced efforts or small teams on a shoestring budget
  11. Sports Marketing
Design & Illustration
  1. Design & Layout
  2. Covers
  3. PhotographySingle photographs, photo illustrations & photo spreads
  4. Infographics
  5. Best RedesignsEnter a "Before" and "After" 1/1/25
  6. Posters, Displays
    & CalendarsIncludes signage & exhibits
  7. Spreads
  8. Print Ads
    & Advertorials
  9. Logos and Graphics
Newsletters
  1. Online & Email(Ex: Substack)

  2. WritingEntire Issue

  3. PrintEntire Issue: Content & Design

  4. 1-2 Person-ProducedOne or two people do majority of copy, edit, and layout

  5. Design & LayoutEntire Issue
Print Media
  1. Employee &
    Benefit Materials
  2. BooksEnter eBooks in Category 32, Electronic Publications

  3. Special PurposeIncludes special reports

  4. Catalogs, Directories
    & Guides
  5. Meeting &
    Event MaterialsIncludes Conferences

Websites
  1. WebsitesEntire site, including content and design

  2. WordPress SitesSites created or hosted with WordPress

  3. Special Purpose
  4. Health & Medical
  5. Most ImprovedEnter a "Before" and "After" 1/1/25

  6. New
Social Media / Content Creation
  1. Social Media SitesSocial media and networking pages (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter / "X", Pinterest, etc.)

  2. Best Single Blog Post
  3. Best Series of Blog PostsIncludes up to 3 posts on a single topic or theme

  4. Special Purpose
  5. Long Form VideoEx: YouTube (5+ minutes)

  6. Short Form VideoEx: TikTok, Reels, etc.

  7. Streaming
One-of-a-Kind Publications
  1. Political / Government
  2. Association / Nonprofit
  3. Print
  4. ElectronicIncluding Web and PDF

  5. Custom-Published
Annual Reports
  1. ElectronicIncluding Web and PDF

  2. Print (Long)Over 32 pages plus cover

  3. Print (Short)Under 32 pages plus cover

  4. 1-2 Person-ProducedOne or two people do majority of copy, edit, and layout

Workplace Skills
& Development
  1. Webinars
    & Presentations
  2. Education
    & Training
  3. Diversity, Equity
    & Inclusion
  4. Continuing Education
    / Certification
  5. Dashboards
    & Data Visualization
  6. Accessibility
    & Compliance
Current Events
& Trending Topics
  1. Climate & Environmental Sustainability
  2. Health & Medical
  3. Domestic Policy
    & Issues
  4. Social IssuesWomen's Rights, Civil Rights, etc.

  5. Economic Issues
  6. International Issues
  7. Infrastructure / Utilities

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