1. You can win one of the most prestigious awards in advertising and video and film production.
For 29 years, the Telly Awards has recognized the finest in creative work. No wonder our winners include the most prestigious agencies, production companies, in-house creative departments and TV stations in the world. You can’t win if you don’t enter!

2. A small firm or company is as likely to win as a multinational corporation.
Our judges review entries against a standard of excellence; entries do not compete against each other. Smaller companies and organizations with only a few employees are just as likely to win a Telly as a multinational company.

3. Impress and amaze your clients...and get some new ones too.
Whether it's maintaining current clients or winning new business, "Telly Award-winning" validates your superior work and gives your clients and prospects the confidence they need to invest in your services. And if you are part of an internal creative department, there is no better way to prove your value to your organization.

4. Make headlines.
Entry fees are nominal compared to the publicity you can receive for winning. The 29th Annual Telly Awards generated millions of impressions in local, regional and national media. We provide you the tools and assistance to create impactful press releases and other communications to tout your achievement.

5. The Oscar, the Emmy, the Telly…
Each Telly statuette is hand made by the craftsman at RS Owens, the same firm that produces the Oscar and the Emmy Awards. Nothing is more impressive in your office, conference room or mantle, to say nothing of your resume.

6. Be honored by your peers.
All Telly judges are past winners of the Silver Telly, our highest honor, and are top industry professionals empowered to uphold the historical standards of the Telly competition.

7. Salute and reward your team.
Entry into the Telly Awards is a high profile, cost-effective way to recognize your valued employees for their accomplishments. There's no better way to show them that you think their work is award winning.

8. Receive validation for a job well done.
Now more than ever, validation of expertise is a must for any organization. Show clients, competitors and senior management how outstanding your work is. Last years winners ranged from local agencies and smaller production companies to multinational corporations, and included Booz Allen Hamilton, Children's Miracle Network, Court TV, Cox Communications, E! Networks, Harpo Studios, J. Walter Thompson, Spike TV, Targetcom, Universal Studios Hollywood, and other worthy entrants. See entire list of winners: winners page.

9. Show the world you're worth it.
Through the impartial third-party recognition that the Telly Awards provide, you can show that your efforts are working and contributing to your organization's or client’s overall goals.

10. 14,000 entries can’t be wrong.
The Telly is the largest and most prestigious award of its kind, receiving entries from all 50 states and 30 countries around the world. For our entire 29 year history, we have always been proud of honoring a diverse pool of entries.

The Telly Awards honor the very best local, regional, and cable television commercials and programs, as well as the finest video and film productions, and work created for the Web.
Since 1978, our mission has been to strengthen the visual arts community by inspiring, promoting, and supporting creativity. The 29th Annual Telly Awards received over 14,000 entries from all 50 states and 5 continents.

Classic Telly Awards
To commemorate the Telly Awards 30th Anniversary we have added Classic Telly categories. These are special categories to honor work that has been produced in the last 30 years. Winners will receive a Classic Gold Telly Award and certificate that is only available during our anniversary year.