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Throughout the year, we'll be unveiling exciting new events for 2025. Make sure to stay connected in the weeks ahead as we reveal some special event announcements!
Keep checking in frequently to discover the fantastic regional lineup of ways to connect, thoughtfully crafted by and for our valued members and the community.
Keep checking in frequently to discover the fantastic regional lineup of ways to connect, thoughtfully crafted by and for our valued members and the community.
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LATEST AWARDS,
EVENTS, and NEWS
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As the highest honor in local television and media marketing, the GEMA Awards
recognize excellence in how entertainment is brought to audiences and sustained in
culture. The competition honors the work behind how stories are launched,
positioned, and experienced — celebrating the ideas, execution, and collaboration
that drive discovery, engagement, and lasting audience connection. These awards
spotlight the campaigns and creative efforts that define moments, build fandom,
and shape how entertainment lives beyond the screen.
recognize excellence in how entertainment is brought to audiences and sustained in
culture. The competition honors the work behind how stories are launched,
positioned, and experienced — celebrating the ideas, execution, and collaboration
that drive discovery, engagement, and lasting audience connection. These awards
spotlight the campaigns and creative efforts that define moments, build fandom,
and shape how entertainment lives beyond the screen.
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ELIGIBILITY
Submitted work must have been aired, broadcast, published, or released during the eligibility period of January 1, 2025 through May 31, 2026.
All content submitted into the competition must be promotional content designed to market any linear and streaming programs, series, original movies, theatrical movies now showing on television, audio books or brands, including local stations, channels, or content platforms.
All content submitted into the competition must be promotional content designed to market any linear and streaming programs, series, original movies, theatrical movies now showing on television, audio books or brands, including local stations, channels, or content platforms.
WHO CAN ENTER
Open across all platforms that produce, air, and stream entertainment content. Entrants can represent the client, vendor, agent; there is no stipulation in any category regarding the entrant so long as the work was for air, broadcast, publishing or release in the United States and/or Canada during the eligibility period.
DATES & FEES
February 17, 2026
Call for Entries
March 19, 2026
First Deadline
April 23, 2026
Second Deadline
May 21, 2026
Final Deadline
July 30, 2026
Nominees Announced
September 24, 2026
Awards Ceremony
February 17 - March 19, 2026
Entry Price: ACADEMY MEMBER - $125
Entry Price: NON-MEMBER - $155
March 20 - April 23, 2026
Single Entry: ACADEMY MEMBER - $165
Single Entry: NON-MEMBER - $195
April 24 - May 21, 2026
Single Entry: ACADEMY MEMBER - $195
Single Entry: NON-MEMBER - $235
* Key dates are subject to change without notice. Please check back often for changes.
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