Creating a New Submission

Enter your work in three steps

All CMA awards programs use the same online portal. Here's how to set up your account, enter your work and pay your entry fees.

Submission portal opens November 2, 2026.

Step 1: Create or Sign In to Your Profile

We recommend creating one profile account for your publication.

  • Returning entrants: Use the same login information as last year. If you've forgotten your password, click "Forgot My Password" on the login page to reset it.
  • New entrants: Click "Enter the Catholic Media Awards" on the portal homepage and follow the prompts to create a username and password.

Step 2: Start a New Submission

  1. Once you're signed in, click "Make Another Application," then "Enter Catholic Media Awards." You can review past submissions or begin a new one.
  2. If you have unfinished submissions from prior years, we suggest deleting them. They can't be used in the current competition.
  3. Click "Click Here to Begin a New Submission."
  4. Select your membership type. Then choose your organization's name from the "Publisher Name" list, and your address will fill in automatically.
  5. Fill out the form and click "Save and Next" to continue. You can return to a previous page at any time.

Step 3: Review and Pay

All entries are marked "Incomplete" until they're paid.

  • Save your work: Click "Save" to leave the form. Until you pay, you can return and edit any time by clicking "My Applications," then "Edit."
  • Add to cart: Click "Add To Cart" when an entry is ready. Before paying, you can click "Make Changes" to edit it or remove it from your cart.
  • Pay: Click "Checkout" to pay.

Paid entries are marked "Complete" and can't be edited. Before paying, check all submissions for duplicates, accuracy and attachments.

Helpful Tips

  • Duplicate to save time: You can duplicate a submission form. The copy keeps all your information, so you only need to choose a new category and update any files.
  • Step-by-step guides: Watch the video walkthrough or read the PDF guide.