Higher Goals

EPA’s annual contest spans two categories: the Awards of Excellence and Higher Goals.

New for 2025

606  Video Podcast—Single Episode: A single video program (episode) presented as a broadcast version of editorial content.

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Click here for the Higher Goals list of categories.
Click here for the Higher Goals entry instructions and entry portal.
Click here for Entry Tips for Higher Goals.

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The Higher Goals competition honors individual original aspects of a publication, such as writing, photography, design, and special features. Article/image reprints from other sources, including newswires, are not eligible for the contest. Members compete against all other publications.

Each entry receives a completed critique sheet by a professional industry judge with up to five awards granted to the top entries.