Submissions for the PPAI Pyramid Awards are officially open.

A badge of honor for PPAI member companies, the PPAI Pyramid Award has stood the test of time and continues to advance the awareness and prestige of the industry’s talented companies and individuals. First introduced in 1958, the PPAI Pyramid Award recognizes promotional products businesses and helps shine the spotlight on the collaborative business model unique to our industry.

To be eligible for the 2025 PPAI Pyramid Competition, all campaigns must have been developed and conducted between April 1, 2023, and April 1, 2024.

Click here to access competition information, category descriptions and entry forms. Interested applicants have until September 27 to submit.

A Pyramid Category For All PPAI Members

The deadline to submit your entries into the PPAI Pyramid Awards is September 27, with a $60 entry fee (per submission).

The Pyramid Competition is designed for PPAI members of all types and sizes to have an opportunity to be showcased for the individual touch they provide for their clients. The areas of competition for 2025 are as follows:

  • Client Programs – Features 12 categories

The Client Programs category showcases the effective use of promotional products by distributor members in client programs and campaigns. With a focus on client objective, target audience, execution and results, categories in this area of competition demonstrate unparalleled consultative success. Client Programs are open to all PPAI member distributors and regional associations for entry.

  • Marketing Programs – Features Six categories

The Marketing Programs category commends members for creative branding activities that deliver information about their own company’s identity, products or services to customers and prospects. This area of the competition is open to all PPAI members for submissions.

  • Supplier Decorating – Featuring 12 categories

Supplier Decorating celebrates the outstanding craftmanship, successful delivery and creative services of promotional products suppliers. This category is open to PPAI member suppliers for submissions.

  • Technology Programs – Featuring Three categories

The Technology Programs category recognizes members who develop creative and effective websites and mobile apps, demonstrating the effective use of images, content relevant to the intended audience, ease of use and creative delivery. This area of the competition is open to all PPAI members for submissions as indicated below.

Please direct any questions to awards@ppai.org.