On May 14, 2009, area communications professionals gathered to celebrate the spirit of collaboration! Over 200 entries showcasing the creative talents of area marketing and communications professionals were showcased at Genesis 19.
Get a complete list of winners, including Best in Show and Judges' Choice Awards.
Check out the event program.
Genesis Awards
What is Genesis?
The annual CAST Genesis Awards recognize excellence in marketing communications created in the Southern Tier and showcase the creative talents of area professionals.
EligibilityTo enter the Genesis competition, you must be a member in good standing, with your dues paid to CAST for the current calendar year. If you are not a member and wish to join, complete our membership form.
Each year’s Genesis competition is open to works that were primarily created, produced, and placed during the previous calendar year. All entries submitted must have been conceived or created in the area served by CAST. With the exception of our “Great Ideas That Didn’t Fly” category, all entries must have been published or broadcast within the previous year.
Entry Fees- $20 for a single entry
- $40 for a campaign or series entry (three to five pieces)
For detailed information on the competition, download a copy of the Genesis Call for Entries.
You can also download the Genesis Entry Form interactive pdf on line. Simply fill it in, print, and submit with your entries as instructed. Or if you prefer, just print the form as is and fill it in later.
Program Advertising
Take advantage of this new opportunity to showcase your services!
Genesis is the social event of the season for communications professionals in the Southern Tier. An ad in the Genesis Awards program is a great way to catch the eye of a future collaborator or client.
Ad spaces will be made available to CAST members at the following sizes and rates:
Half-page ad (5" wide by 4" high) $25
Full-page ad (5" wide by 8" high) $40
Payment and camera-ready ads are due no later than Friday, April 3. Camera-ready ads must be supplied as a high-resolution PDF (300 dpi) with all fonts embedded.
Contact Bijoy Datta at bijoy@grafiqa.com to reserve your ad space today!
PDFs can be emailed to secretary@castmembers.org and payment to CAST should be mailed to:
Karen Frobel
Riger Advertising
PO Box 1623
Binghamton, NY 13902-1623
Have Questions?
First, review our Frequently Asked Questions about Genesis. Then, if there’s still something you need to know, please email: genesis@castmembers.org.