The 2024 YAPAs

The Yelp Advertising Partner Awards are back!

This awards program proudly honors and showcases the most outstanding, innovative, and results-oriented work from advertising partners like you.

Entries are now closed

Thank you to everyone who submitted! Stay tuned for updates and announcements.

Award Categories for 2024

Best in Core Values

Awarded to the partner whose work is a shining example of Yelp’s core values: Authenticity, Be Unboring, Be Tenacious, Play Well with Others, Protect the Source, and Diversity and Inclusion.

Best in Client Service

Awarded to the partner who demonstrates the most outstanding commitment to providing superior client service.

Best in Innovation

Awarded to the partner with the most innovative, creative, or unique approach to driving results for their clients—either on or off Yelp.

Best in Lead Generation

Awarded to the partner who demonstrates a truly exceptional ability to drive a huge number of leads for their clients on the Yelp platform.

Best in Verticalization

Awarded to the partner who demonstrates unmatched expertise in a specific industry, as evidenced by the successful results they deliver for their clients.

Partner of the Year

Awarded to the partner who best demonstrates all-around advocacy and expertise of the Yelp platform, including results driven for and retention of clients on Yelp and engagement with the Yelp Advertising Partner Program.

Prizes

Up to 40 Finalists and 8 Winners will receive some or all of the following prizes.

Trophies

Winners get a personalized trophy that features the name of their business, category they won, and year of the award.

Promotional Assets

Winners and Finalists will receive digital assets that can be used to share and promote their achievement across multiple platforms.

Partner Summit

Finalists are guaranteed an invitation to the next Partner Summit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you don’t see the answer to your question here, you can ask us directly at yelpadpartners@yelp.com.

When will winners be announced?

We will be announcing Finalists in November and winners at the Advertising Partner Summit early next year. Participants will be notified via email when the announcements are made.

What’s the deadline for submitting an entry?

Entries must be submitted by October 18, 2024.

Can I enter to win multiple award categories?

Yes. Each partner may submit an entry for up to 4 categories, be a Finalist for up to 3, and be a Winner for up to 2.

Who will be judging the entries?

Entries will be evaluated by a cross-functional panel of leaders from across the Yelp organization.

Do I have to meet a minimum revenue requirement for consideration?

Yes, advertising partners must have booked the minimum monthly
revenue (based on Yelp data) indicated for each category below
for at least 3 consecutive months by October 18, 2024 to be eligible for that category.

Best in Core Values: $5k/month
Best in Client Service: $5k/month
Best in Innovation: $5k/month
Best in Lead Generation: $5k/month
Best in Verticalization: $5k/month
Partner of the Year: $10k/month

When will I receive my award and prizes if I win?

Prizes and awards will be given out at the Advertising Partner Summit early next year.