This 20th annual international awards competition is open to trade, association, and business publications (both print and online-only) and websites published completely or partially in English. Publications must accept paid advertising. Eligible work for the 2023 Tabbies must have been published in calendar year 2022.
All entries become the property of TABPI, and all decisions by the judges are final. Winners will be notified on or about August 15th, 2023. Up to three winners in each category will receive plaques, and certificates may be sent to additional winners. Multiple submissions in categories are permitted, but a given publication title may not win more than one award per category.
Entries are $155 U.S. each, and the deadline for submissions is Wednesday, April 19th, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.
PAYMENT NOTE: Submittable has improved its payment system this year. When submitting an entry, you may now pay for that entry individually, or pay for all of your entries at once. If you prefer to pay by check, there is an option for that, as well, and instructions will be provided. If you have questions, simply contact the TABPI office at info@tabpi.org.
1. Submit one complete in-depth feature article that appeared in a single issue or online.
Notes: All work must have a publication date of 2022. December/January issues are eligible if they were mailed before 1/1/2023. Otherwise, they should be entered in next year’s contest.
1. Submit one cover with a computer-generated or digitally modified image as the central focus. Do not submit entire issue. Covers of print or digital-only issues are eligible.
Notes: All work must have a publication date of 2022. December/January issues are eligible if they were mailed before 1/1/2023. Otherwise, they should be entered in next year’s contest.
1. Submit one cover with an illustration as the central focus. Do not submit entire issue. Covers of print or digital-only issues are eligible.
Notes: All work must have a publication date of 2022. December/January issues are eligible if they were mailed before 1/1/2023. Otherwise, they should be entered in next year’s contest.
1. Submit one cover with one or more photographic images as the central focus. Original or stock photography may be used. Do not submit entire issue. Covers of print or digital-only issues are eligible.
Notes: All work must have a publication date of 2022. December/January issues are eligible if they were mailed before 1/1/2023. Otherwise, they should be entered in next year’s contest.
1. Submit one example of an opening page or opening spread from a feature article from print or the opening screenshot from a digital article.
Notes: All work must have a publication date of 2022. December/January issues are eligible if they were mailed before 1/1/2023. Otherwise, they should be entered in next year’s contest.
1. Submit a special issue, a complete special section that is part of a single issue, or a special collection of online editorial content that has a cohesive, well-thought-out design.
Notes: All work must have a publication date of 2022. December/January issues are eligible if they were mailed before 1/1/2023. Otherwise, they should be entered in next year’s contest.
1. Submit your URL, any required passwords/logins and a short (250-word maximum) description of the site, its mission, and your readership.
Notes: All work must have a publication date of 2022. December/January issues are eligible if they were mailed before 1/1/2023. Otherwise, they should be entered in next year’s contest.
1. Submit PDFs or online links to three complete e-newsletter issues (with any required passwords/logins), along with a short (500-word maximum) description of the newsletter’s mission, frequency, circulation numbers, and audience.
Notes: All work must have a publication date of 2022. December/January e-newsletters are eligible if they were mailed before 1/1/2023. Otherwise, they should be entered in next year’s contest.
1. Submit links to three examples of a single-author blog. The blog can be written be either a full-time staff member or a regular freelancer. Also submit a short (500-word maximum) description of the newsletter’s mission, frequency, circulation numbers, and audience.
Notes: All work must have a publication date of 2022. December/January e-newsletters are eligible if they were mailed before 1/1/2023. Otherwise, they should be entered in next year’s contest.
1. Submit one complete regular print or digital-only publication. For print issues, submit it in PDF form or provide a link to the digital issue; do not mail in hard copies.
Notes: All work must have a publication date of 2022. December/January issues are eligible if they were mailed before 1/1/2023. Otherwise, they should be entered in next year’s contest.
1. Submit from one to three examples of news or feature stories focused on climate issues that affect the publication’s readership and the industry served.
Notes: All work must have a publication date of 2022. Material from December/January issues is eligible if it was mailed before 1/1/2023. Otherwise, it should be entered in next year’s contest.
1. Submit two separate examples of any regular department that appears at least two times per year.
Notes: All work must have a publication date of 2022. December/January issues are eligible if they were mailed before 1/1/2023. Otherwise, they should be entered in next year’s contest.
1. Submit from one to three examples of news or feature stories focused on diversity and inclusion issues that affect the publication’s readership and the industry served.
Notes: All work must have a publication date of 2022. Material from December/January issues is eligible if it was mailed before 1/1/2023. Otherwise, it should be entered in next year’s contest.
1. Submit one example of a regular editorial/opinion piece, written by a full-time staff member.
Notes: All work must have a publication date of 2022. December/January issues are eligible if they were mailed before 1/1/2023. Otherwise, they should be entered in next year’s contest.
1. Submit one complete in-depth feature article that appeared in a single issue or online. Multi-part online stories are eligible.
Notes: All work must have a publication date of 2022. December/January issues are eligible if they were mailed before 1/1/2023. Otherwise, they should be entered in next year’s contest.
1. Submit one print or online article that focuses on a reader, individual, or company within the publication’s covered industry.
Notes: All work must have a publication date of 2022. December/January issues are eligible if they were mailed before 1/1/2023. Otherwise, they should be entered in next year’s contest.
1. Submit one complete print or online how-to article. Entries should focus on how to solve a problem, not simply cover a technology (those should be entered in the Technical Article category, #20).
Notes: All work must have a publication date of 2022. December/January issues are eligible if they were mailed before 1/1/2023. Otherwise, they should be entered in next year’s contest.
1. Submit a single print or digital issue, though demonstrably separate online sections to a website are also acceptable. The submission must be completely focused on a special topic applicable to readers. No advertorials or other sponsored content permitted.
Notes: All work must have a publication date of 2022. December/January issues are eligible if they were mailed before 1/1/2023. Otherwise, they should be entered in next year’s contest.
1. Submit a special editorial section that appeared within one issue or online. No advertorials or other sponsored content permitted.
Notes: All work must have a publication date of 2022. December/January issues are eligible if they were mailed before 1/1/2023. Otherwise, they should be entered in next year’s contest.
1. Submit one print or online technical article. Entries should focus on a technology applicable to readers, though not on how to solve a technical problem (those should be entered in How-To Article, #17).
Notes: All work must have a publication date of 2022. December/January issues are eligible if they were mailed before 1/1/2023. Otherwise, they should be entered in next year’s contest.