Catholic Media Awards

The Catholic Media Awards honor outstanding achievements in Catholic journalism, communications, and other forms of media. The awards aim to highlight and honor the efforts of individuals and organizations that excel in portraying Catholic teachings, values, and stories in a compelling and authentic manner. The event is primarily for Catholic media professionals, publishers, broadcasters, writers, and producers, as well as anyone involved in the creation and dissemination of Catholic content.

The Catholic Media Awards accepts work completed by its members in the previous calendar year. Awards are presented at the Catholic Media Conference, announced with judge comments in The Catholic Journalist, displayed on the CMA website and shared on social media.

Questions?

Email the Awards Team at: awards@catholicmediaassociation.org

2025 Rates and Dates

Dates

Open Submission Period: Nov. 1, 2024 - Jan. 31, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. CT
Extension Period: Feb. 1-7, 2025 at 11:59 am CT
Payment deadline: Feb. 9, 2025

Entry Fees

Open Submission Period: $38 per entry
Extension Period: $48 per entry

Free Entry

One free entry per CMA Publisher or Freelance Member when submitted by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2025.

Judging

Entries are judged by selected professionals knowledgeable about Catholic media, including faculty from prominent Catholic journalism schools. Our judges bring a wealth of experience in various media, ensuring a fair and informed evaluation of each entry, and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity throughout the evaluation process.