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.

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.

New Brand
1 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.

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 photo will be used.
EARLY BIRD - CLOSED
- Early Bird: $199 – Dates 11.20.2020-12.15.2020
- All works presented must have been available for sale to the public for the first time from November 2019 to November 30, 2020.
- The Vertex Awards is exclusively for brands owned by retailers/private brands/private label/own brands.
STANDARD - CLOSED
- Standard: $249 – Dates 12.16.2020-1.15.2021
- All works presented must have been available for sale to the public for the first time from November 2019 to November 30, 2020.
- The Vertex Awards is exclusively for brands owned by retailers/private brands/private label/own brands.
LATE - CLOSES 1-31.21
Will not be extended!- Late: $299 – Dates 1.16.2021-1.31.2021
- All works presented must have been available for sale to the public for the first time from November 2019 to November 30, 2020.
- The Vertex Awards is exclusively for brands owned by retailers/private brands/private label/own brands.