Entry Fees

The competition features a number of categories for which there are no entry fees. For categories to which entry fees apply, the early-bird entry fees are as follows:

• U.S. $295 per entry in the categories that recognize the achievements of individuals
• U.S. $520 per entry in the categories that recognize the achievements of entire organizations, teams, departments, achievements, and solutions & implementations

Entry fees will rise $45/entry after the November 12, 2026, early-bird deadline. Entries may still be submitted after the primary entry deadline of January 13, 2027, up through February 3, 2027, but a late fee of $55/entry will be assessed in addition to the entry fee. The late fee will apply to all nominations submitted after February 3, 2027, even those in categories that require payment of an entry fee.

If appropriate, an entry may be entered in multiple categories; and the fees are due for each category entered. Each entry will be judged separately in each category entered. Entries submitted in multiple categories are eligible to win multiple awards.

Payment may be made by credit card, check, or wire transfer. We accept American Express, Mastercard, and Visa. Payment by check must be made in U.S. dollars by check or draft drawn on a U.S. bank payable to Stevie Awards, Inc. Non-U.S. bank checks will be returned. Please note the name of the entering organization on your check or draft.

When you submit your nominations you’ll be offered the choice to “pay now” or “pay later.” If you choose the pay-later option your invoice will feature bank transfer instructions.

No refunds will be made after January 13, 2027.