DAMMY Awards category details and requirements:

Categories:

• DAMMY of the Year
• Best Storage, Archive, and/or Preservation Solution
• Best Strategy or Solution for Digital & Media Asset Management during the Acquisition of Content
• Best Example of Asset & Media Repurposing
• Best Strategy Ease of Use for End-User Interface

DAMMY of the Year
Outstanding individual that has positively impacted the success & growth of the digital asset industry and community.  

• This well-known and respected individual exemplifies forward thinking, leadership, and innovation, and has made global contributions to the standards and best practices for management of digital and media assets.  
• There is no charge for entries in the category. The nomination must include a one to three page written summary that expresses why this individual should be considered the DAMMY of the Year, with the following questions addressed:
  • Give three examples of why this individual has demonstrated forward thinking and leadership through their contributions to the digital and media asset management community.  
  • Give an example of how this individual has made global contributions.
  • Please include the individual’s name, contact information (phone number, email) and websites (if applicable).  
  • Please include the individual’s or bio, resume, company profile, and client list if applicable.

Best Storage, Archive, and/or Preservation Solution
Recognizing the most innovative solution for storage, archive, and/or preservation, which could include software, hardware, a specific project, or services. The winner’s solution will demonstrate the most user-friendly option(s), revolutionary design, and maximum return on investment. This must be presented in the form of a case study and include the components of the challenge/problem, solution, examples and results.

• The entry fee for submissions in this category is $55 (US) and must adhere to the guidelines below.  Submissions must be in a case study form of no more than five pages, which will include:
  • Name of solution with contact information
  • Company/Organization & product name
  • Phone numbers
  • Address
  • Product information, website, white papers, if applicable
  • Developers or leadership of company/organization
  • Your contact information

Your case study must address:

• How the submission provides an innovative solution for storage, archive, and/or preservation.
• The business case that supports the solution.
• If applicable – examples of the solutions in action, which could include client demonstrations, client endorsements, websites, etc.

Best Strategy or Solution for Digital & Media Asset Management during the Acquisition of Content
Recognizing streamlined and innovative workflow at the content acquisition or creation stage. The winner’s solution must demonstrate core understanding of digital and media asset management through development of strategic processes and implementation of software or hardware.  Submissions can include content providers, software, hardware, or consultants. This must be presented in the form of a case study and include the components of the challenge/problem, solution, examples and results.

• The entry fee for submissions in this category is $55 (US) and must adhere to the guidelines below.  Submissions must be in a case study form of no more than five pages, which will include:
  • Name of solution with contact information
  • Company/organization 
  • Phone numbers
  • Address
  • Product information, website, white papers if applicable
  • Developers or leadership of company/organization
  • Your contact information

Your case study must address:

• Overall strategy & implementation process
• Examples of changes in workflow, process, and efficiencies, and benefits that were achieved as a result.
• If applicable – examples of the solution in action, which could include client demonstrations, client endorsements, websites, etc.

Best Example of Asset & Media Repurposing
Recognizing a company, organization or technology that has demonstrated profitability with multi-use of assets & media to increase or create an additional revenue stream or product. This must be presented in the form of a case study and include the components of the challenge/problem, solution, examples and results.

• The entry fee for submissions in this category is $55 (US) and must adhere to the guidelines below.  Submissions must be in a case study form of no more than five pages, which will include:
  • Name of solution with contact information
  • Company/organization 
  • Phone numbers
  • Address
  • Product information, website, white papers if applicable
  • Developers or leadership of company/organization
  • Your contact information

Your case study must address:

• Overall benefit that was achieved, which could include additional revenue or products related to a specific job or project.
• Specific examples of repurposing benefits, which could include additional revenue, brand awareness, efficiencies, cost savings, etc.

Best Strategy Ease of Use for End-User Interface

Recognizing a company, organization or technology that has created ease of use for end users in a DAM System interface reflecting an intuitive user experience. This must be presented in the form of a case study and include the components of the challenge/problem, solution, examples and results.

• The entry fee for submissions in this category is $55 (US) and must adhere to the guidelines below.  Submissions must be in a case study form of no more than five pages, which will include:
  • Name of solution with contact information
  • Company/organization 
  • Phone numbers
  • Address
  • Product information, website, white papers if applicable
  • Developers or leadership of company/organization
  • Your contact information

• The ease of use for an end user in a DAM System interface reflecting an intuitive user experience.
• Specific examples of working with assets in a DAM System that demonstrate the usability of the interface.