2025 WAVE Awards
Blow on the cartridge and reinsert! The WAVE Awards are back for 2025! We are looking for the best work from our media colleagues based in and around Madison, Wisconsin. Early Bird pricing is open now and ends on August 15, 2025. Projects must have been completed between August 1, 2024 and July 31, 2025. The last date to enter will be September 5, 2025.
Awards & Prizes
The WAVE Awards recognizes the best video and audio work from our talented professionals and students. Three Judges Choice Awards and a Best of Show Award are also presented, along with our Student Scholarship.
The WAVE Award Show will be held at the Goodman Community Center in Madison on Thursday, November 13th. We will mingle/network, share appetizers and show off our creative work.
Rules & Terms
View our tutorial for submitting via Film Freeway
Be sure to include your description of any challenges you faced, how the video was used, and any special features for the judges. Especially in the craft categories! The description is what the judges use to know more about the video and how it was produced and used.
Enter all the people you want to credit….this will be used for the printing of awards! Be specific so we can be sure the Award Certificates have the correct information.
Enter or browse this year’s categories
If you entered Film Freeway in the past, log into your account to view/update your information and see your past entries. If you are new to Film Freeway, create an account and your information will be saved. You can enter a little at a time and view past entries once an account is created.
The 2023 WAVE Awards
It’s time to celebrate the 2023 WAVE AWARDS! Join us on Wednesday, November 8th at Lussier Heritage Center as we recognize the best video and audio work from our talented professionals and students. Two Judges Choice Awards and a Best of Show Award are also presented, along with our Student Scholarship.
The WAVE Award Show will be held at the Lussier Heritage Center, 3101 Lake Farm Rd in Madison. We will make merry, share heavy appetizers and show off our creative work.
Get your show tickets below!
5:30 pm. Reception
Enjoy drinks (cash bar), heavy appetizers, desserts, silent auction bidding and networking.
Our Silent Auction provides funding for our student scholarships awarded annually. We have some exciting items this year that we know you will enjoy bidding on. What a great way to get your holiday shopping done early!
7:00 pm. WAVE Show
The bar will remain open during the show and post show while you pick up your Silent Auction items. Time to sit back, relax and be entertained!
After Party
Join us at Waypoint Public House after the event to continue the celebration! It’s only a short 8 minute drive away. Located at 320 West Broadway, Suite E in Monona.
Enter or Browse This Year’s Categories!
Need Help?
Watch this quick video on how to enter
We prefer HD 1920 x 1080 or 1280 x 720 video files. No 4K ProRes HQ files please!
All submission details, including the video file or MP4, can be edited up to the final deadline on September 5th, 2025, even after payment.
- Log in or create a new account at filmfreeway.com
- Click the “My Projects” link at the top and create a “Project” for each video or media project. If you plan to submit a video in multiple categories you only need to create one Project for each video.
- Once all your “Projects” are added, navigate to the WAVES 2025 page here: filmfreeway.com/2025WaveAwards
- Click “Submit” or “Submit Again”. With each submission, choose the category and enter your information. Note: all information, including the video file or MP4, can be edited up to the final deadline on September 5th, 2025.
Purchase WAVE Show Tickets!
WAVE Show – Thursday, November 7th
Location: Goodman Community Center Ironworks
149 Waubesa Street Madison, WI 53704
5:30 pm. Reception
Enjoy drinks (cash bar), heavy appetizers, networking with colleagues & new friends
7:00 pm. WAVE Show
Sponsors & Silent Auction
WAVE Sponsors
We’re ready to promote your company with our most attended event of the year. Become a WAVE Sponsor today!
Photography Sponsor
Silent Auction
Our popular SILENT AUCTION provides a $1,000 scholarship to students pursuing careers in media communication-related fields. We invite you to take part in supporting this vital program by donating a hard item (electronics, artwork, tickets to events, gift baskets are perfect…no services please, but spa treatments are ok!)
