PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDELINES
To ensure fair and equal judging all entries must be photographed and presented in a consistent and standardized manner. Please follow the directions carefully. All entries must be photographs of actual packages. High-resolution digital files must accompany all entries.
Please name each image file V22-(Entry Name)

Individual
1 photograph of the front of the package, taken on a white background with no reflection or shadow or
All files should be 300dpi JPGs, approximately 6” x 6”.
Only one photo will be used.
Please name each image file
V22-(Entry Name)

New Brand
file1 photograph of a grouping of 3-7 packages (a variety of products, structures
All files should be 300dpi JPGs, approximately 6” x 6”.
Only one photo will be used.
Please name each image file
V22-(Entry Name)

Redesigned Brand
2 photographs – one each of the old and new package design, taken on a white background with no reflection or shadow or other adornment.
All files should be 300dpi JPGs, approximately 6” x 6”.
Only one before and one after image will be used. Each should be labeled on the bottom fifth of image BEFORE or AFTER in 24 point Helvetica.
Please name each image file
V22-(Entry Name)
ENTER THE VERTEX AWARDS TODAY!
EARLY BIRD - CLOSED
- CLOSED Dates 11.19.2021-12.17.2021
- All works presented must have been available for sale to the public for the first time from November 2020 to November 30, 2021.
- The Vertex Awards is exclusively for brands owned by retailers/private brands/private label/own brands.
- RETAIL BRAND INSTITUTE(RBI) PRO and PLUS MEMBERS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A $50 DISCOUNT PER ENTRY WITH COUPON CODE
STANDARD - CLOSED
- Dates 12.18.2021-1.14.2022
- All works presented must have been available for sale to the public for the first time from November 2020 to November 30, 2021.
- The Vertex Awards is exclusively for brands owned by retailers/private brands/private label/own brands.
- RETAIL BRAND INSTITUTE(RBI) PRO and PLUS MEMBERS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A $50 DISCOUNT PER ENTRY WITH COUPON CODE
LATE - CLOSED
- Dates 1.15.2022-1.31.2022
- All works presented must have been available for sale to the public for the first time from November 2020 to November 30, 2021.
- The Vertex Awards is exclusively for brands owned by retailers/private brands/private label/own brands.
- RETAIL BRAND INSTITUTE(RBI) PRO and PLUS MEMBERS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A $50 DISCOUNT PER ENTRY WITH COUPON CODE