In every industry, there’s an event like the Oscars, a chance to dress up, enjoy fancy drinks, and either celebrate success or feel a twinge of envy.

The Shorty Awards honor excellence in editorial brevity on Twitter. Then there are the Opties, the Oscars of the conversion rate optimization world, recognizing only the best the very best examples of optimization wizardry. And let’s not forget the U.S. Search Awards, a celebration of the best in digital marketing best search and PPC practitioners – an award our very own founder and CTO, Larry Kim, received last year as the “U.S. Search Personality.”

Look at Larry rocking that victory tiara. With so many chances to stand out, digital marketers might overlook valuable opportunities to increase brand visibility (and attend awesome parties) or even miss important award deadlines. To help you stay ahead of the game, we’ve compiled a list of marketing awards, including deadlines and entry requirements. We’ve also categorized them for easy browsing.

We excluded certain awards like The Webby Awards and The Bloggies. While they have relevant categories, their target audience isn’t really digital marketers, entrepreneurs, or small business owners.

Now, let’s raise a glass (figuratively, of course) to the best in digital marketing, and start working on those applications!

Awards for Businesses

This category highlights awards based on factors like business growth, work environment, and other diverse criteria.

Business Journals – Awards Vary

The Business Journals network is a highly respected editorial brand in the U.S. With issues focusing on major cities, they organize several awards ceremonies, including Best Places to Work and Fast 50 (nexus-security has been a winner or finalist in both, hooray!).

Listing every Business Journals award here would be impractical, so check your local Business Journal site for relevant deadlines. Deadlines: Throughout the year, varying by publication Entry Fees: Vary; some are free, others require a fee

The Inc. 500 / 5000

Inc. magazine is a must-read for executives and entrepreneurs. Its Inc. 500 and Inc. 5000 awards are among the most competitive and sought-after in the U.S., judged on year-over-year growth, revenue, and more.

The 2016 award applications are closed, but they’re typically due by late April or early May. It’s never too early to prepare for next year, so add this to your watchlist. Deadlines: 2016 awards are closed; typically due in spring Entry Fees: A non-refundable $150 application fee. This can be used towards the $200 Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala registration fee.

Entrepreneur360

Another magazine you’ll often find at the nexus-security office, Entrepreneur, focuses on innovative minds and promising businesses.

Their Entrepreneur360 award is unique. It doesn’t just consider revenue but also factors like company culture, impact, leadership, and more. Deadline: June 17, 2016 Entry Fee: Free

Search Marketing Awards

These awards focus on the search industry, including PPC.

U.S. Search Awards

Possibly the most recognized and prestigious event in the search industry, the U.S. Search Awards is held alongside PubCon and supported by giants like SEMPO.

As a key event in the search world, the U.S. Search Awards are worth watching, especially for rising stars. Date/Venue: Caesar’s Palace, Las Vegas, NV, October 12, 2016 Deadline: July 22, 2016 Entry Fees: Except for the Young Search Professional and Search Personality awards, all entries have a $125 administration fee (plus VAT if applicable). Late entries have a $175 fee plus taxes.

Search Engine Land’s ‘The Landies’

Relatively new but already quite popular in the search community, Search Engine Land’s Landy Awards are making their mark.

Search Engine Land’s Founding Editor, Danny Sullivan, speaking at The Landy Awards 2015. The Landies not only recognize the best in search (both paid and organic) but also support good causes. This year, Search Engine Land will donate at least $5,000 to charities. Date/Venue: SMX East, Jacob K. Javitz Convention Center, New York City, NY, September 27-29, 2016 Deadlines: Early Bird - June 15, 2016. Final - June 30, 2016 Entry Fees: $250 by June 15, 2016. $50 late fee from June 16-30, 2016.

The European Search Awards

While our focus is North America, European companies are doing amazing work in search. This prestigious event deserves a mention.

Showcasing the top search professionals from across the EU, the European Search Awards offers insights into the ever-evolving world of search. Deadlines: 2016 entries closed. 2017 entries likely open in January 2017. Entry Fees: 2017 fees TBA. In 2016, excluding Young Search Professional and Search Personality, there was a €95 fee (about $108) plus 20% VAT for EU entries. Late entries had a €125 fee plus 20% VAT.

Content Marketing Awards

With content and inbound marketing being super popular, there are numerous opportunities for content creators to shine.

The Killer Content Awards

Organized by Business2Conversion, The Killer Content Awards highlights content that showcases the best in buyer-focused messaging and innovative inbound campaigns.

Both small and large companies can be nominated, and the awards ceremony is usually a lavish event. Deadline: Nominations for 2017 are open. Entry Fee: Free

Content Marketing Awards

Run by the Content Marketing Institute, the leading authority on content marketing and inbound strategies, the Content Marketing Awards are highly esteemed in the content world.

While open to everyone, previous winners include giants like Autodesk, Cisco Systems, and Intel. If you’re aiming for next year, bring your best! Deadlines: 2016 entries are closed; 2017 entries likely open next spring. Entry Fees: 2017 fees TBA. 2016 fees were:

• Early bird: $195
• Regular: $225
• Late: $275
• Agency of the Year: $250

Digiday Content Marketing Awards

Digiday’s Content Marketing Awards are a highly anticipated event in the content world, featuring innovative content creators and brands. It’s a great platform to showcase your skills.

The awards’ prestige makes for tough competition, but being a winner or finalist offers fantastic brand visibility. Deadlines: 2016 entries are closed; typically reopen in Q1/early spring. Entry Fees: 2017 fees TBA.

The Drum Content Awards

The Drum Content Awards are the event for UK content professionals. Organized by one of Britain’s leading marketing websites, The Drum, these awards recognize the best in the business. Definitely one to watch! Deadlines: TBA; visit register here for updates. Entry Fees: TBA.

Social Media Awards

The social media landscape is buzzing with exciting developments. Keep an eye on these awards to see who’s making waves.

The Shorty Awards

We briefly mentioned The Shorty Awards earlier. This is an exciting event in the social media awards scene.

Don’t let the name fool you. Though it suggests a focus on short-form Twitter content, The Shorty Awards cover all major platforms, including Tumblr and Vine. They also have a vast range of categories, from consumer entertainment websites to social good campaigns. Deadlines: 2016 entries are closed; 2017 registration likely opens in early 2017. Visit Register here for updates. Entry Fees: 2016 fees were:

• Early registration: $399
• Regular registration: $499
• Late registration: $699

The Social Buzz Awards

Another event by The Drum, The Social Buzz Awards is a major social media awards show in the UK. Expect to see innovative campaigns from agencies and advertisers across Britain at this highly anticipated event. Deadlines: TBA; visit Entries/registration now open for updates. The event is expected in June. Entry Fees: 2016 entries had a £99 fee (about $142) plus VAT. Drum members got a 10% discount.

Corporate Social Media Awards

Let’s face it, managing social media for B2B or corporate accounts is tougher than for trendy, consumer-facing brands. But some corporate social media teams are using these platforms brilliantly. Incite Group’s Corporate Social Media Awards honors the best in corporate and B2B social media, making it a worthwhile event for agencies and businesses pushing boundaries. Deadlines: Entries are closed, expected to reopen in early Q2 2017. Entry Fees: 2017 fees TBA.