It used to cost $150 per entry for the Media Awards. In 2022 they lowered the fee to $75 per entry, but two years later raised it to $85 per entry. If you want to submit multiple pieces, or in multiple categories, $85 per entry swiftly adds up. Authors also need to ship physical books to multiple judges, which gets expensive.
I just learned they now have a fee waiver request, but I don't know how lenient they are about granting that.
Wait…the Beard awards are pay to play???
It used to cost $150 per entry for the Media Awards. In 2022 they lowered the fee to $75 per entry, but two years later raised it to $85 per entry. If you want to submit multiple pieces, or in multiple categories, $85 per entry swiftly adds up. Authors also need to ship physical books to multiple judges, which gets expensive.
I just learned they now have a fee waiver request, but I don't know how lenient they are about granting that.
The Chef and Restaurant awards are free.
Makes it pretty clear what they really care about. I guess I am more disappointed than surprised.