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FAQ for People Searching for Creative Professionals
What is the ICONIC Awards?
ICONIC Awards is the best advertising platform to find creative professionals. The website helps you find and connect with award-worthy creative professionals based on consumer-voted awards and professional profile pages.
How do I find a professional for my project?
Use our search and filter tools to browse member profiles view portfolios, and contact professionals directly through their showcase pages.
Can I see who has won awards?
Yes. Member profiles display badges and award history for each season they've entered and won an ICONIC award.
Is it free to search for professionals?
Yes. There is no cost to browse profiles or contact members via our secure web form.
There is no fee or commission collected by the ICONIC Awards for any creative professional you hire.
There is no fee or commission collected by the ICONIC Awards for any creative professional you hire.
How do I contact a professional I'm interested in?
Each profile includes a contact form that sends a message directly to the member's email, allowing easy outreach.
Is ICONIC involved in the hiring process?
No. ICONIC simply provides a connection point. All discussions and agreements are directly between you and the creative professional.
What happens after I send a message through the site?
The member receives your message via email. They will respond directly to your provided contact details.
FAQ for Creative Professionals Considering Membership
What is included in an ICONIC Awards membership?
Membership includes a customizable profile, portfolio hosting, lead generation through emails sent directly to you, the ability to enter the ICONIC awards for free, and seasonal recognition opportunities.
How does the award competition work?
Members enter their best work each season. There are two seasons per year (Summer and Fall). Winners are selected via third-party consumer surveys by majority vote.
What awards are given?
There are 4 wards given in each of more than 120 award categories. The awards are Gold (first place), Silver (second place), Bronze (third place), and Excellence (fourth place.) Winners receive a digital award icon they can display on their website, in print, and in promotional materials they produce. We highly suggest you link your award (or nomination) logos to your profile page within the ICONIC Awards website for maximum SEO building, for your website, with Google.
Who is eligible to join?
The best Independent creative professionals, advertising agencies, marketing agencies, and creative studios offering creative services are welcome to join. Membership is free for your first award season. Membership includes at least one free entry into the ICONIC awards. Student memberships are always free, throughout your student years.
Can I showcase past work?
Yes. Upload past projects, describe each with rich detail, and optionally embed video or multimedia.
How much does a membership cost?
ICONIC offers both monthly and annual subscriptions. Pricing details are listed on the membership sign-up page.
Can I cancel my membership?
Yes, you may cancel your membership at any time. Learn more details on our Terms of Service page.
What happens if I miss a payment?
Your account may be suspended, and your profile and content may be permanently removed from the site. There is a 1-month grace period given for non-payment. Contact Member Services for details if you have a problem with paying.
How do people find my profile?
The ICONIC Awards website is optimized for AI and Google search, to ensure all member's profiles are indexed and found by people searching for the best creative works and creative professionals. The more work you publish in your profile, and the more detailed your work descriptions, the more likely you will be to be found by someone searching to hire you for your services.
How do I get leads?
Site visitors can message you directly from your profile page using our web forms. Submissions are sent directly to the email address you keep on file in your profile page. These submissions show that the email originated from the ICONIC Awards website, so you know the high-value ROI of your membership. Your email is not publicly displayed. ICONIC Awards does not disclose your personal contact information unless you make it available in your profile.
Does ICONIC guarantee lead volume?
No. We provide tools for exposure and credibility but do not guarantee client leads.
Who owns the content I upload?
You retain full rights to your work. By uploading, you grant ICONIC a license to publicly display your works.
Is my contact info shared publicly?
No. Contact occurs via form-to-email communication. Your email remains private unless you choose otherwise.
Is my work protected on the site?
Your content is visible to the public and indexed by search engines. Only upload content you're authorized to share, and want to be visible to anyone searching the Internet.
Can I update my profile after publishing it?
Yes, you can log in anytime to update your portfolio, profile details, or project entries in the awards competition.
What if I need help setting up my page?
Email us at service@iconicawards.com for setup support.
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