1. Advertising – Press Advertising
Submission categories
- Press Advertising – English
- Press Advertising – Hindi
- Innovation in Press Advertising
- Tactical Press Advertising
- Public Service Press Advertising
- Ambient
- Poster Advertising/ Free Format
- Poster Advertising/Enhanced Posters
- Poster Advertising/Digital Screens
- Poster Advertising/Interactive Sites
- Poster Advertising/Existing Sites
- Interactive Outdoor Advertising
- Digital Outdoor Advertising
- Integrated campaign led by Outdoor
- Innovation in Outdoor Advertising
2. Advertising – Film Advertising
Submission categories
- Ad/ Promotional Film 1 – 30 sec
- Ad/ Promotional Film 31 – 60 sec
- Ad/ Promotional Film 61+ sec
- Ad/ Promotional Film Campaign
- TV Program Promo – Non Fiction Show – 1 – 30 Secs
- TV Program Promo – Non Fiction Show – 31 – 60 Secs
- TV Program Promo Campaign – Non Fiction Show
- TV Program Promo – Fiction Show – 1 – 30 Secs
- TV Program Promo – Fiction Show – 31 – 60 Secs
- TV Program Promos Campaign – Fiction Show
- Other Screens Ad/ Promotional Films
- Tactical Film Advertising
- Interactive Film Advertising
- Film Advertising Innovation
- TV & Cinema Title Sequences
- Public Service Commercials
- Use of Second Screens
3. Advertising – Branded Content & Entertainment
Submission categories
- Fiction up to 5 mins
- Fiction over 5 mins
- Non-Fiction up to 5 mins
- Non-Fiction over 5 mins
- Gaming
- Sponsored
- Live Experience
- Tactical Branded Content & Entertainment
4. Advertising – Radio Advertising
Submission categories
- Radio Advertising 1 – 30 Sec
- Radio Advertising over 30 Secs
- Radio Advertising Campaigns
- Tactical Radio Advertising
- Direction for Radio Advertising
- Sound design for Radio Advertising
- Use of Music for Radio Advertising
- Casting and performance for Radio Advertising
- Innovative Use of Radio
5. Advertising – Direct Marketing & Activation
Submission categories
- Direct Integrated Campaign
- Direct Response – Film Advertising
- Direct Response – Radio Advertising
- Direct Response – Press & Poster
- Direct Response – Ambient
- Direct Mail
- Direct Innovation
- Direct Acquisition & Retention
6. Advertising – Art Direction
Submission categories
- Art Direction for Poster Advertising
- Art Direction for Enhanced Poster Advertising
- Art Direction for Press Advertising
- Art Direction for Direct Marketing
7. Advertising – Craft for Advertising
Submission categories
- Illustration for Advertising
- Photography for Advertising
- Digitally Enhanced Illustration for Advertising
- Digitally Enhanced Photography for Advertising
- Typography for Advertising
8. Advertising – Writing for Advertising and Direct
Submission categories
- Writing for Press Advertising – English
- Writing for Press Advertising – Hindi
- Writing for Poster Advertising – English
- Writing for Poster Advertising – Hindi
- Writing for Branded Editorial – English
- Writing for Branded Editorial – Hindi
- Writing for Direct – English
- Writing for Direct – Hindi
- Writing for Radio Advertising – English
- Writing for Radio Advertising – Hindi
- Writing for Film Advertising – English
- Writing for Film Advertising – Hindi
9. Advertising – Film Advertising Craft
Submission categories
- Animation for Film Advertising
- Cinematography for Film Advertising
- Direction for Film Advertising
- Editing for Film Advertising
- Production Design for Film Advertising
- Sound Design for Film Advertising
- Special Effects for Film Advertising
- Use of Music for Film Advertising
- Casting for Film Advertising
10. Colors Award For Social Impact
Submission categories
- Advertising & Marketing Communications – Brand
- Advertising & Marketing Communications – Not for Profit
- Advertiisng & Marketing Communications – PSA
11. Media – Integrated Campaign & Earned Media
Submission categories
- Integrated Campaign – Small Business
- Integrated Campaign – Large Business
- Earned Media – Small Business
- Earned Media – Large Business
- Innovative Media
- Use of Experiential Marketing
12. Media – Media
Submission categories
- Use of Direct Media
- Use of Publications
- Use of Radio & Audio
- Use of TV and Cinema
- Use of Branded Content
- Use of Outdoor
- Use of Online Advertising
- Use of Events
- Use of Retail Media
- Use of Social Platforms
- Use of Mobile
- Use of Interaction
- Use of PR
- Use of Integrated Media
- Use of Data
- Use of Technology
- Use of Collaboration
- Use of Digital Platforms
- Use of Placement or Integration
13. Digital – Digital Design & Craft
Submission categories
- Websites
- Apps
- Digital Design
- Connected Products
- User Experience Design (UX)
- User Interface Design (UI)
- Navigation Design
- Game Design
- E-books & Digital Books
- Digital Magazines
- Digital Newspapers
- Animation & Illustration for Websites & Digital Design
- Sound Design & Use of Music for Websites & Digital Design
- Writing for Websites
- Writing for Digital Platforms
14. Digital – Digital Marketing
Submission categories
- Integrated Digital Campaigns
- Digital Branded Film Content & Entertainment
- Digital Advertising
- Digital / Direct Response
- Digital Tools & Utilities
- Games
- Use of Social Media
- Social Video
- Tactical Digital Marketing
- Integrated Mobile Campaigns
- Mobile Adverts
- Mobile Apps
- Mobile Websites
- Mobile Games
15. Digital – Digital Marketing Craft
Submission categories
- Animation & Illustration for Digital Marketing
- Sound Design & Use of Music for Digital Marketing
- Art Direction for Digital Marketing
- Writing for Digital Marketing – English
- Writing for Digital Marketing – Hindi
- Writing for Social Media
16. Digital – Innovation
Submission categories
- Technological Innovation
- Innovative Use of Technology
- Innovative Use of Mobile Technology
- Digital Installations
