Nominations are now open for the Digital Signage Expo’s (DSE’s) 11^th annual awards programs, which include the Apex Awards for digital signage deployments and the Content Awards for creativity in digital signage content.

A new category for professional and personal services has been added for both programs. This change is intended to allow banks, insurance companies, accounting or brokerage firms and related organizations to avoid having to compete within the larger overall retail category. Also, for the Apex Awards, definitions for the interactive self-service category have been broadened to accept submissions from the emerging ‘automated retail’ sector.

To qualify, nominees’ digital signage systems or campaigns must have been installed between November 1, 2012, and November 1, 2013. The winners (past example pictured) will be announced at the next DSE in Las Vegas, Nev., in February 2014.

The deadline for entries is October 4, 2013. Submission forms are available now at www.digitalsignageexpo.net.