MENA Effie Awards Authorization Form

Required - Upload 1 signed copy in online entry area. Full credits mustbe completed in the online entry area before signing off on this form.

The Authorization & Verification form must be signed off by an agency and client executive in a departmental or account leadership position (e.g. Head of Account Planning, Head of Client Services, Group Account Director, etc.). Please carefully review this document in its entirety and sign the designated space at the end of the document.

Client Credits:

The campaign title name and client details should be spelled correctly and a counter signature from Client is Mandatory. The information you provide below will be published and / or appear on recognition certificates and at the Gala Dinner).

Entry Title: / Category:
I certify on behalf of / and
Client name / Agency name
That the information submitted for this case is a true and accurate portrayal of the
case’s objectives and results and that the case ran between
July 1st, 2016 and July 31st, 2017.
Entry constitutes permission to be included in a data set for
Effie Awards research purposes that do not breach confidentiality.
The terms and rules of the competition, as outlined on the Permissions tab of the online
entry area, are agreed to.
Client Details:
Client Name: / Dates Effort Ran:
Client Title:
Company:
Your entry is complete when you click "Submit" in the online entry area and payment is received. You must submit:
Item / Upload Online / Mail to Mediaquest
Entry Form / Authorization form – both PDF & DOC format
  • Review category definitions for specific requirements
  • Source all data. No agency names/logos.
  • No results beyond 31/7/2017
  • No results beyond 31/8/2017 for seasonal marketing category.
/ Check Payment: If paying by cheque, include a copy of the Payment (Payment Info mentioned below)
Cheque should be made out to Medialeader FZ LLC.
Show Reel / Showcase of creative work. No results, competitive work/logos, or agency names/logos on the reel.
Technical requirements: 4 minute maximum, 250 MB Maximum, .mov format.
  • For 16:9 aspect ratio, minimum size is 1280 x 720
/ Nothing required at time of entry.
If you are a finalist and your uploaded video quality does not meet the requirements for use at the gala, you may be asked to mail a DVD full resolution video.
Samples of Your Work / Images for Judging: Examples of your work uploaded for judges must also be featured on your reel.
Technical requirements: .jpg/.jpeg; 300 DPI; 5 MB max / Nothing required at time of entry.
Team Photos / Upload image of the lead agency and client team group photo
Technical requirements: .jpg/.jpeg; 1000 pixels wide or tall, 300 dpi, 5MB max. / N/A
Company Logos / Submit company logos for clients/brands entry submitted.
Technical requirements: ai/.eps / N/A

Accuracy and Finalization of Company & Individual Credits

  • All agency and client names are listed properly in accordance to company policy and precisely as the companies should be listed in the Effie Effectiveness Index® and in all forms of publicity. I understand that if this entry becomes a finalist or winner, these companies will receive credit in the Effie Index and will be publicized by Effie Worldwide/Effie Awards and any relevant partners.
  • All integral strategic partners are credited and given the appropriate level of credit:
  • Lead Agency: The entering agency, responsible for the key components of the effort.
  • Client: The client company. Where relevant, the Client Name should be the overarching client company, which may be different from the Brand Name.
  • Additional Lead Agency (if applicable-1 max): Contributed so integrally to the success of the effort that this agency should receive equal billings as the entering Lead Agency.
  • Contributing Companies(if applicable): Contributed significantly to the success of the effort. Contributing companies will receive fewer points in the Effie Index than both the Lead Agency and Additional Lead Agency (if applicable) and will be recognized as a contributor on the case.
  • All credited individuals (10 max) have been checked for accuracy (confirmed level of involvement, spelling, title, etc.) and were integral to the success of the submitted effort. All individuals must be team members (current or former) of one of the credited companies listed.
  • It is the responsibility of the entrant to confirm and accurately submit all agency office names, networks, holding companies, brand names, and client names. If the Effie Index team uncovers an inconsistency, it is their right to amend the credits.
  • I confirm that the credits submitted are accurate and complete.
  • No agencies or individuals integral to this submission are omitted from the credits listed.

Credit Amendment Policy

  • Companies and individuals cannot be removed nor replaced after time of entry.
  • The Lead Agency and Additional Lead Agency (if applicable) are considered final at the time of entry and cannot be removed or added after the entry is finalized and accepted by Effie Worldwide.
  • Alterations to the spelling/formatting of existing company and individual credits must be submitted by October 10, 2017. Credit additions require a $350 fee per change and are not permitted after October 10, 2017.
  • All credit requests will be reviewed and accepted at the discretion of MENA Effie & Effie Worldwide and are not guaranteed.

Client & Agency Signature for Authorization:-

Signature of ______(Client) and ______(Agency)

Date: ______