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SUBMISSION CRITERIA

  • The creative concept must have originated from a community or technical college or district or state governing organization for two year colleges.
  • Project execution may be the result of collaboration with an outside agency. Entries may NOT be submitted through an external agency.
  • Entries must be new designs that are published, broadcast, displayed and used between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025.
  • All entries must be original, creative work without the use of templates that can be customized for individual college use. 
  • Contestants may submit as many entries in each category as desired. The same entry may not be submitted in two separate categories unless noted. 
  • Entries must be new designs or publications in the entry year; those that represent previously submitted work with minor modifications will be disqualified.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR VIDEO ENTRIES

It is highly recommended that any entry submission that includes a video should include closed captioning. Including this feature will make for a more accessible video experience.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR SPANISH LANGUAGE ENTRIES

To ensure fair and accurate judging, all entries submitted in Spanish across radio, video or print categories must be accompanied by an English version. This can be provided as a full translation, a detailed transcript, or closed capitoning in English. Please include in entry description. 

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT OR LOG IN

  1. If this is your first time logging in to the award platform, go to https://ncmpr.secure-platform.com to create an account. Select MY ACCOUNT on the top navigation bar. Complete the required fields under CREATE MY ACCOUNT. You will receive an email confirmation that your account has been successfully set up. NOTE: If you don’t find your college on the drop-down lists, call the national office at 505-349-0500. NCMPR recommends that you designate one individual from your college to submit and pay for all entries. When returning to the site, click on MY ACCOUNT to log in.
  2. If you submitted entries in the district Medallion contest or last year’s Paragons, you will use the same username and password to log in. Go to https://ncmpr.secure-platform.com to log in under MY ACCOUNT.

SUBMIT NEW ENTRIES

  1. Click on your district page to Submit Your Entries. SUBMIT NOW to start a new entry.
  2. Complete the point of contact/entrant information. Hit SAVE AND NEXT. 
  3. Select the award category and complete the required fields.
  4. Submit supporting documentation (URLs, PDFs, etc.). Important: The default upload is set to 2 gigabytes per file. Ensure that items are not password-protected. Entries could be disqualified if work samples are inaccessible.
  5. Save OR complete your entry:
    • Click SAVE if you want to save your entry information and return later to finalize it. The entry will show up under IN PROGRESS on your account dashboard.
    • Click ADD TO CART to complete your entry; you can then Make Another Entry, Print Entries or Checkout (to process payment). It’s recommended that you submit all entries before processing payment. Once you make payment you won’t be able to go back and make revisions to your entries.

PAY FOR ENTRIES

  1. Log in to My Account.
  2. Click on In Cart and select the Checkout button.
  3. You may pay by check or by credit card.
    • To guarantee the early-bird rate, you must complete the payment process on or before the early-bird deadline of July 28. If you submit entries before July 28 but don’t process payment by that date, you will be charged the regular rate. (Check payments may be sent to NCMPR after the early-bird deadline as long as an invoice has been generated by July 28.)
    • If paying by check, make checks payable to NCMPR. Please include “Medallion entries” on the memo line of the check and a copy of the invoice with your check. Mail the check and a copy of the invoice to the NCMPR national office at: 5901 Wyoming Blvd. NE #J-254, Albuquerque, NM 87109
  4. Once payment is processed, print your invoice and entry confirmation. After paying, you will receive confirmation via email. You may also go back to your account at any time to retrieve receipts/invoices

ENTRY RETURNS/RIGHTS STATEMENT

NCMPR assumes the right to use entries for exhibition, publication and publicity. Entrants agree to hold NCMPR harmless of any claims that may be made against it by reason of such reproductions. Soliciting releases is the sole responsibility of the entrant.

RULES/APPEALS COMMITTEE

Contestants have 30 days from the date of the awards presentation to file a written appeal to NCMPR. The board of directors of NCMPR shall act as the final authority in all matters concerning the Medallion Awards.

IMPORTANT SUBMISSION INFORMATION

NCMPR carefully screens each entry and reserves the right to make adjustments to placement in categories as determined to be in the best interest of those submitting entries and per the contest rules. Please be sure your entries meet all category requirements. Entries that don’t meet requirements may be disqualified. Sorry, fees will not be refunded.