Submissions Are Open: The Draftys Sports Media Awards

To be eligible for the Draftys, you must be an active Annual Member or a Founding Member.

• Annual membership includes one submission.

• Founding tier membership includes four additional submissions.

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Additional submissions beyond what’s included with your membership are $75 each. Email us if you are interested in purchasing additional submissions: info@bleavinfantasy.com.

All work submitted for consideration must have been published or released between January 1 and December 31 of the award year. Work published outside of this window is not eligible, regardless of category.

Eligible Period: January 1 — December 31 of the calendar year

Submissions Open: August 3

Submissions Close: December 1

Winners Announced: Live event, late February of the following year

Submissions that arrive after December 1 will not be accepted. No exceptions. Plan accordingly.

Submissions must be links to publicly available digital published work from any platform: Substack, YouTube, podcasts, writing outlets, personal blogs, websites, or anywhere else you publish. One link per submission.

Submissions containing hate speech, racism, misogyny, or any discriminatory content will not be considered.

Submissions are scored by a panel of professional judges from different fields using three criteria on a one-to-five scale.

1. Content

2. Creativity

3. Execution

Winners are listed on the DraftyAwards.com website. Each winner receives a customized certificate delivered by email. Winners also receive an email with the option to purchase a physical trophy, including custom engraving. Winners pay in full, and production and delivery take approximately six to seven weeks. Multiple trophies can be ordered to share with team members or family.

$275 Flat Fee for Domestic Deliveries (includes: domestic ground shipping, engraving, taxes, and admin costs). For international shipping, the price will vary.

Remember, you must have a PAID ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP to submit your work for award consideration.