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How to Enter the Skift IDEA Awards in Under 90 Minutes
Great ideas deserve industry recognition. Enter the Skift IDEA Awards now, then use the extra time to elevate your submission before the deadline.
If entering the Skift IDEA Awards has been sitting on your to-do list, consider this your sign.
It doesn't need to take all day. You can put together a clear, compelling entry in under 90 minutes. The best part? You can go back and edit your submission anytime before the final deadline.
Here's how to get it done fast and smart.
Why Enter the Skift IDEA Awards Now
Skift IDEA Awards spotlight the best creative, strategic, and forward-thinking work in travel. That includes marketing campaigns, product innovations, experience design, and more.
If your team built something you're proud of, this is the place to showcase it. Submitting now gives you time to polish before the final cut-off.
It's not about perfection. It's about showing thoughtful, effective work that moves the industry forward.
How to Complete Your Entry in Under 90 Minutes
Use this simple five-step plan to move quickly and still put your best work forward.
1. Get Set Up (10 to 15 Minutes)
Log in to the submission platform
Review the official entry guide (PDF)
Gather your key materials: a few visuals, basic performance data, maybe a short quote or testimonial
You don't need everything at once. You can upload or update files later.
2. Choose Your Category (10 to 15 Minutes)
Pick the category that fits your project's core focus. If you're unsure, try the Category Quiz to help make the call.
When in doubt, choose the category where your story is strongest. Don't forget you can always enter more than one category to boost your chances of making it to the finals.
3. Write the Main Entry (40 Minutes)
Answer these three questions clearly:
What was the goal?
How did you make it happen?
What was the impact?
Use short paragraphs or bullet points. Focus on results.
4. Add Key Proof Points (15 to 20 Minutes)
Upload whatever you have ready:
A few screenshots or images
A single stat that highlights success
A quote from a client, partner, or internal team member
Don't overthink this. You can always log back in to upload new files or rewrite sections.
5. Submit Now, Edit Later
This is the most important part. Once you hit 'submit,' you're in, but you can continue editing your entry until the final deadline.
That means you can:
Rewrite your text
Add or change visuals
Update your stats
Submitting early gives you space to improve. Waiting until the last minute locks you into whatever you wrote under pressure.
You've Already Done the Work. Now Share It.
The best Skift IDEA Awards entries are focused. One clear idea, well-executed, with real results. It's not about how big the brand is; it's about how thoughtful and effective the work was.
You don't need a full day. Just set aside 90 minutes, tell the story, and hit submit. Also, check out our handy 'How to Enter guide' for some more insider tips from the team.
You'll be able to refine it later. What matters now is starting.
