Entries are now open for the 2012 PANPA advertising awards, with a total of 46 categories in contention.

The awards are supported by The Newspaper Works.

New categories this year – recognise excellence in craft, with awards for Best Copywriting and Best Photography or Illustration. Other awards in separate print and digital categories include Best Single Ad, Best Campaign, Best Feature or Supplement, and Best Microsite, as well as Best Integrated Campaign and Best Multi-title Campaign.

Executive excellence categories provide an opportunity to nominate an outstanding colleague for titles such as Advertising Manager/Director of the Year, Display Advertising Sales Executive of the Year, Digital Advertising Sales Executive of the Year, Classified Advertising Sales Executive of the Year, and Creative Services Professional of the Year.

Entries can be made online at the eAwards website, and close on March 30.