About the Calendar Awards
Since 1989, the Calendar Marketing Association has been conducting our Calendar Awards. This award program celebrates the artistic and technical talents of Calendar Publishers around the world.
There are two main competitions:
- The National Calendar Awards, an award program that features Publishers who have produced calendars for the United States market
- The World Calendar Awards, an award program that features Publishers who have produced calendars for the Global market
- Publishers enter their work in different classes, divisions and categories
Calendar Classes
Desk Class
Any calendar intended to sit on a desk
Daily Box
Any calendar that allows for the user to tear off a separate page for each day of the month
Planner Pocket
Any dairy-type calendar designed to be carried in a purse, pocket or briefcase for appointment/scheduling purposes
Poster
Any unbound series or single-sheet calendar designed for hanging
Wall
Any multi-page calendar with a binding designed for hanging
Calendar Divisions
Custom/Corporate
A calendar for a specific organization
Promotional
A calendar with an area for imprinting/personalization
Retail
All calendars purchased by consumers generally sold through stores, online and direct mail
Technical
This division will be judged only on technical merit within the category in which it is entered
Calendar Catagories
World Calendar Awards
Best Animal/Wildlife Photography
Best Black & White Photography
Best Classical Art
Best Contemporary Art
Best Glamour Photography
Best Graphic Design
Most Original
Best Scenic/Other Photography
Best Subject
National Calendar Awards
Best Animal/Wildlife Photography
Best Black & White Photography
Best Children’s
Best Classical Art
Best Contemporary Art
Most Creative Marketing Application
Best Glamour Photography
Best Graphic Design
Most Humorous
Most Informative
Best Non-Profit
Most Original
Best Scenic/Other Photography
Best Subject
Technical Calendar Awards
Best Color Separations
Best Finishing
Best Printing
Best Typography
Best Use of Paper