The STAR Awards Video Contest is back, and it’s bigger than ever with 54 categories celebrating the most inspiring, innovative, and impactful video content across our CAPIO community.

Entries Open: May 5, 2025
Early Bird Entry Deadline: May 31
Deadline to enter: June 13, 2025

VIEW CATEGORIES | ENTRY RULES

 What’s New This Year?

We’re thrilled to introduce NEW CATEGORIES:

• Emergency Management
• Homeless
• Public Information Series
• Social Media Long Form
• Social Media Short Form
• Transportation
• Water

We’re rolling out two SPECIALTY CATEGORIES:

• Content Creator of the Year- This prestigious title will honor the team whose body of work has made the biggest impact across the board.
• Member Choice of the Year- judged by CAPIO members!

We’ve added Consultant Supported Categories

• Brand Awareness
• Education

Winners announced at the STAR Awards Luncheon + Compact Symposium aboard the iconic Queen Mary in Long Beach on October 2, 2025

Entry Fees
CAPIO Member Price:
$65 per entry – May 5 – 31 (early bird)
$75 per entry – June 1 – 13

Non-Member Price: $95 per entry

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