Nomination Period: This is usually several months long, often starting in late spring or early summer and closing in the fall.
Submission Deadline: Nominations typically have a specific deadline (often in September or October) by which all materials must be submitted.
Judging Period: After the submission deadline, there is often a period for judges to review the nominations, which can take several weeks.
Finalists Announcement: Finalists are usually announced a few weeks after the judging period concludes.
Award Ceremony: The ceremony to announce the winners typically occurs a few months after the nominations close, often in late fall or winter.