The 2023 WAVE Awards
The Madison Media Pros WAVE Awards are back for 2023! Entries for the 2023 WAVE Awards are now closed.
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 Lussier Heritage Center on Madison’s South side, 3101 Lake Farm Rd, Madison on Wednesday, November 8th. We will make merry, share heavy appetizers and show off our creative work.
Rules & Terms
View our tutorial for submitting via Film Freeway
IMPORTANT! 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 ensure the Award Certificates have the correct information.
Entries are now closed.
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. 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 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 while the Early Bird price is available through October 31st.
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 15th, 2023, 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 2023 page here: filmfreeway.com/
2023WaveAwards - 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 15th, 2023.
Purchase Early Bird Show Tickets!
WAVE Show – Wednesday, November 8th
Location: Lussier Heritage Center
3101 Lake Farm Rd, Madison, WI 53711
5:30 pm. Reception
Enjoy drinks (cash bar), heavy appetizers, networking with colleagues & new friends.
7:00 pm. WAVE Show
*Increase of $10 for members/guests and increase of $5 for students after early bird pricing ends.
Sponsors & Silent Auction
WAVE Sponsors
We’re ready to promote your company with our most attended event of the year. Learn more about 2023 WAVE sponsorship opportunities at the link below.
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!).
