Reduced entry fees help independent writers, illustrators, photographers and art directors submit their own work to the awards.
What you receive
| Entries | Early-bird rate | Regular rate |
|---|---|---|
| One entry | $75 | $90 |
| Two entries | $115 total | $125 total |
The discount applies to your first two entries only. Additional entries are charged at the regular submission rate. Select the option that matches your total number of entries; the two options cannot be combined.
The two-entry option can be used in any of our awards programs: the National Magazine Awards, Digital Publishing Awards or National Magazine Awards: B2B. Check each program’s deadlines.
Who qualifies
You must meet both conditions:
- You are not a staff member of the publication whose work you are submitting.
- Your byline appears on the work as its writer, photographer, illustrator or art director.
The fund applies to Writing and Visual Awards that offer a cash prize to the winning creator.
This support is for individual freelancers submitting their own work. Regular entry fees apply when a publication or staff member coordinates and pays for submissions, even if freelancers created the work.
How to apply
- Submit your entries through the relevant awards program’s submission portal.
- At the payment stage, select Freelancer Support Fund.
- Once your request is approved, you will receive a revised invoice showing the discounted fee by email within 24 hours.
About the fund
The NMAF is a registered charity. Entry fees from publishers and organizations help operate the awards and fund accessibility initiatives, including support for independent creators. Fees paid for submissions may be tax-deductible.
Questions? Contact staff@magazine-awards.com.