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Time is running out! The deadline to submit your entries for the 2026 STAR Awards is 11:59 p.m. on May 29, 2026. With more than 50 categories available, this is your opportunity to showcase your agency’s best work—but you’ll need to act fast.

This year brings exciting new categories, including Annual Report/Budget, Interview/Talk Show/Podcast, General Interest Story, and State of the City/County/Town. Social media recognition has also expanded, with new categories for Best Trending and Event Promotion/Recap, along with three dedicated Water categories.

Don’t miss your chance to be recognized among the best in public communications. If you haven’t started your submission, now is the time.