Timeline Entry Deadline: Closed Luncheon: October 4, 2010 Location: Grand Hyatt Hotel, NYC Download Entry Form

From the most outstanding cable programs to the best surprise ending, the Annual CableFAX Program Awards honor the best in cable content and people. This unique awards program from the industry’s most trusted brand, CableFAX, raises the bar on what’s good on and about cable. Now’s your chance to win a CableFAX Program Award and get recognized for bringing value to your viewers.

The CableFAX Program Awards will honor the crème de la crème, as judged by a blue-chip panel of experts from within and outside the industry. As cable content extends into the Internet, high-def and mobile platforms, The CableFAX Program Awards will also benchmark the top HD content, mobile and online programs.

We look forward to seeing your entry and saluting cable's top shows and people of the year.

Who Should Enter?
Eligibility Period
Categories
How to Enter
Deadlines
FAQs
Sponsorship Opportunities
Contact Information

Are you ready to enter? It’s simple to compete, as your content and people speak for themselves. But you have to enter to be considered, so don’t let your competitors steal the show. We’ll be honoring the winners in October at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York, NY, and in the annual CableFAX: The Magazine's Program Awards Issue.

Who Should Enter?

The CableFAX Program Awards are open to all cable networks and MSOs in North America. Additionally, PR, marketing and publicity firms and other show partners are eligible to compete on behalf of a cable client.

Eligibility Period

To be eligible, the program or series must have aired on cable between May 1,2009 and May 31, 2010. Some of the work must have occurred during this time, but it’s not necessary for it to be completed during the eligibility period.

Categories:

Platinum/People Categories:

■ Best Actor in Cable ■ Best Actress in Cable ■ Best Cable Program, Series or Special ■ Best New Cable Show, first year of a continuing series ■ Best Producer ■ Best Writer ■ Best Director ■ Hall of Fame: Open to actors, writers, directors and producers for a body of work

By Genre: Best Show or Series In The Following Genre

■ Animals/Nature ■ Animated ■ Children’s ■ Comedy ■ Documentary ■ Drama ■ Education/Instructional ■ Family Friendly ■ Faith Based/Religious ■ Fitness/Health ■ Food ■ Music ■ News ■ Public Affairs ■ Reality/Game Show ■ Sci Fi ■ Sports ■ Talk Shows ■ Best Regional Program ■ Other: enter your best in a genre not mentioned above

By Genre: Best Actor/Actress/Host In The Following Genres

■ Animals/Nature ■ Comedy ■ Drama ■ Family Friendly ■ Food ■ Music ■ News/Public Affairs ■ Reality/Game Show ■ Sports ■ Talk Shows ■ Best Regional Program ■ Other: enter your best in a genre not mentioned above

Special Categories:

■ Best Opening Sequence ■ Best Surprise Ending

Tech Categories:

■ Best Online/Mobile Extras for a Linear Show ■ Best Online-Only/Mobile-Only Show ■ Best Video on Demand Program/Special

How to Enter

Compiling Your Entry

The following information must be listed on your synopsis:

■ Category entered
■ Title of entry (as it would appear on your award)
■ Team members (on campaign) or Person who is entering
■ Key contact for entry
■ Organization submitting entry

There are no binder specifications when compiling your entry.

Your Written Entry

For Program Categories:
Please include a short synopsis (max 400 words) that describes a show or series, impact to industry and viewers, publicity generated, audience reaction, critical performance and continuity. It's is important to submit video clip(s) of entire shows or highlights. 

For People Categories:
In 750 words or less, please explain why you or the person you're nominating should win this award. Include achievements, accolades, challenges overcome, and specific success stories. Include video clips of the nominee's program(s)  and other supporting material that you feel would be helpful to the judges.

What to Send?
Send three (3) copies of your entry form, three (3) copies of your synopsis, three (3) set of supporting materials, three (3) copies of video clip/s in DVD format and the entry fee.

Where to Send Entry
Access Intelligence, LLC,
Mary-Lou French, CableFAX Program Awards
4 Choke Cherry Road, 2nd Floor
Rockville, MD 20850

Please indicate on the left-hand corner of the envelope the categories you are entering. CableFAX will not return any entries or supporting materials.

Deadlines/Entry Fee

Deadline: June 4, 2010 (postmarked)
Late Deadline: June 11, 2010 (postmarked)

All entries must be postmarked by Friday, June 4, 2010. Entries postmarked between June 5 and June 11, 2010, please add a $175 late fee per entry. Finalists will be notified in July and honored on October 4, 2010 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, New York, NY.

Entry Fees
The price of each primary entry is $300. If you submit the same entry into multiple categories, the additional fee is $175 per category. Late entry surcharge of $175 per entry. Payment in full must accompany the entry. Entry fees are not refundable. Multiple Entries are accepted and encouraged. A single entry can be entered into one or more categories. Please follow the “How to Enter” instructions above for each additional category you will be entering.

FAQs

How are the entries judged?
Entries are judged by Cable industry executives, as well as by the staff of CableFAX Daily and CableFAX Magazine. We evaluate your entry based on the criteria listed in this awards program, including quality of show, viewership success, creativity of programming and in the case of the "people" awards, outstanding acting, directing, producing and writing.

Who is eligible to win an award?
The first annual CableFAX Program Awards are open to all cable networks and MSOs in North America. Additionally, PR, marketing and publicity firms and other show partners are eligible to compete on behalf of a cable client.

Where and when will the reception be held?
The winners and honorable mentions will receive their CableFAX Program Award during an awards luncheon at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, New York, NY on October 4, 2010.

How do I increase my chances of winning an award?
Provide succinct summary, video clips, testimonials and other supporting material.

When will I be notified about the status of my entry?
You will be contacted by CableFAX staff regarding the status of your entry only if you are named a finalist in the awards program. Finalists are notified 30-60 days in advance of the CableFAX Program Awards Luncheon.

Is this awards program affiliated with any industry organizations?
The CableFax Program Awards is an independent competition unaffiliated with any other cable organization. Your entries are held in strict confidence by the judges and CableFax.

Sponsorship Opportunities

To sponsor the first annual CableFAX Program Awards Luncheon & the CableFAX Program Awards Issue, please contact Debbie Vodenos at
(301) 354-1695; dvodenos@accessintel.com or Amy Abbey at
(301) 354-1629; aabbey@accessintel.com.

Questions

Please contact Kate Schaeffer at kschaeffer@accessintel.com or 301.354.2303.