Nomination fees and packages
Pay in advance for one nomination, or buy a package for multiple nominations and pay less for each.
Fees go up on November 6, 2026. Pay by November 5 to lock in the current fees.
Professional or team
1 nomination
$299
One person or one team
For a nomination in a Professional / Team category. You can nominate yourself.
Includes
- Public nomination profile, listed in your award category
- Announcement on LinkedIn
- Digital badge if you win, certificate on request
Company or product
1 nomination
$499
One company, product or solution
For a nomination in a Company, Product / Service or Industry Solution category.
Includes
- Public nomination profile, listed in your award category
- Announcement on LinkedIn, Facebook and X
- Digital badge if you win, certificate on request
Most popular package
Plus package
3 nominations
$900
Any 3 nominees, from all four award groups
For up to 3 nominations in any category.
Includes
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- Public nomination profile, listed in your award category
- Announcement on LinkedIn, Facebook and X
- Digital badge if you win, certificate on request
Plus
- Monthly announcements on LinkedIn, Facebook and X during the season
Only $300 per nomination
Pro package
8 nominations
$1,900
Any 8 nominees, from all four award groups
For up to 8 nominations in any category.
Includes
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- Public nomination profile, listed in your award category
- Announcement on LinkedIn, Facebook and X
- Digital badge if you win, certificate on request
Plus
- One nomination of your choice featured on our homepage
- Links to your own website content on your nomination profiles
- Weekly announcements during the season, instead of monthly
- Press release written for you if you win
Only $237.50 per nomination
The fee has no influence on the judging. Every nomination is scored by the same independent judges on leadership, innovation and impact, whichever option you choose. See how judging works
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What every nomination gets
Your nomination works for you from the day it goes live, whether or not it wins.
- Public nomination profileA public page on our website that presents your nomination. It is listed in your award category.
- Social media announcementWe announce your nomination to our followers on our social media channels.
- Community ChoiceYour nomination enters the public vote automatically. Each social share of your nomination profile counts as one vote.
- Review by the judgesAfter nominations close, security practitioners score your nomination against others in the same category.
- Winner badgeWinners receive a digital award badge and can use it at no extra cost. A certificate is available on request (no charge).
When do you pay?
Pay in advance using the options above, or at checkout, the last step of your nomination. You choose.
For single nominations and packages
Pay first, enter later
- Choose one of the options above and pay.
- Enter your nominations whenever you are ready.
- At checkout, use your voucher instead of paying.
For single nominations
Enter first, pay at checkout
- Choose your category and write your nomination.
- Review it. You can save it and finish later.
- Pay the fee at checkout to submit it.
Can the payer be a different person? Yes. A colleague, a finance team or an agency can pay for any option, a single nomination or a package, without an awards account. After the payment, the payer receives a voucher code by email and passes it on. The person who enters the nomination uses the code at checkout, instead of paying. See the steps
Need an invoice, a quote or a bank transfer? Contact us and we will arrange it.
Questions about fees
Does the fee or the package influence the judging?
No. The independent judges score every nomination against the same criteria. Your fee, your package and the public votes have no effect on their scores.
How can I pay?
By credit card or PayPal at checkout. The payment goes to METATARGET LLC, the company that operates the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards. Payment by bank transfer (ACH or wire) or check is available on request. Please contact us.
Can I get an invoice or a quote?
Yes. Write to info@cybersecurity-excellence-awards.com and tell us what your finance team needs. We send the documents promptly.
Can someone else pay for my nominations?
Yes, for a single nomination and for a package. The payer can be a colleague, your finance team or an agency, and does not need an awards account.
1. The payer chooses an option at the top of this page and pays.
2. The payer receives a voucher code in the confirmation email and passes it on to the person who will enter the nominations.
3. That person enters the code at checkout, the last step of the nomination, instead of paying.
The voucher code of a package works for every nomination in the package, so several colleagues can use the same code. If you pay for your own nominations, you do not need the code.
I paid in advance. Do I pay again at checkout?
No. Checkout is the last step of every nomination. There you complete your nomination either with a payment or with a voucher. If you paid in advance, you use your voucher and you are not charged again.
Can I use a package for any award category?
Yes. Each nomination in a package can be in any category: professional, team, company, product or industry solution. The category makes no difference to what a nomination in a package gets.
Can I enter the same product in more than one category?
Yes. Each category is a separate nomination with its own nomination profile, so each one needs its own fee or voucher.
What if I do not use all nominations in my package?
When you pay in advance, you receive one voucher for each nomination: 1 for a single nomination, 3 in the Plus package, 8 in the Pro package. Each nomination you submit uses one voucher. Vouchers that are not used when nominations close for this season expire. Nominations you have already submitted are not affected.
Which currency are the fees in?
All fees are in US dollars. On your PayPal or card statement, the payment appears as METATARGET LLC, the company that operates the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards.
What do winners receive?
Every winner receives a digital award badge for each winning nomination. Winning and using the badge cost nothing extra. A certificate is available on request (no charge). Winners can also order a physical trophy. Trophies are ordered and paid for separately.
What if I want to enter more than 8 nominations?
Please contact us. We put together an offer for larger programs.
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