U.S. Search Awards 2014 Nominations Now Open

No doubt ready to top what was an impressive inaugural event, the U.S. Search Awards will return during Pubcon this year to honor the top campaigns, software, teams, and individuals in search marketing. Nominations open today and close July 18 for this event which celebrates the best of SEO, PPC, digital, and content marketing.

The categories this year are:

• Best Use of Search:
  • Retail
  • Finance
  • Travel/Leisure
  • Third Sector
• Best Local Campaign
• Best Low Budget Campaign
• Best Use of PR in a Search Campaign
• Best Use of Social Media in a Search Campaign
• Best Integrated Campaign
• Best Mobile Campaign
• Best PPC Campaign
• Best SEO Campaign
• Innovation
• Best PPC Management Software
• Best SEO Software
• Best In-House Team
• Best Consultant
• Best Agency
• Young Search Professional of the Year
• U.S. Search Personality of the Year

If you’re interested in entering, go here for details on how to submit and costs.

Once again, I’ll be judging entries, along with a great group that includes Michael Bonfils, Chris Boggs, Shari Thurow, and Marty Weintraub, last year’s U.S. Search Personality of the Year (see all the 2013 winners here). Search Engine Watch is also a media partner of the event.

Having judged a pair of these award shows now, the key to success here is in the details. Make sure your entry is well-written – that it answers all the questions asked of you, and clearly highlights your most impressive metrics and outstanding achievements.

The U.S. Search Awards ceremony will take place at Treasure Island on Wednesday October 8. Tickets to the event are $225 per person or $2,000 for a table of 10.