Entries Open December 18, 2023
How to create your entry
Step 1
- Determine the communication programs and tools you will enter and choose the appropriate division and category (picking the right category is important for success)
- Make sure your entry abides by the IABC Code of Ethics
- Here is a customizable justification letter in case you need approval and funding for your award entry
Step 2
- Prepare the work plan (executive summary of your project)
- Division 1: Communication Management, Division 2: Communication Research and Division 3: Communication Training & Education, download this work plan
- It can be no more than four pages using a font size no smaller than 10-point and margins no less than 0.5 inch (1.27 cm)
- There are six required sections
- In addition, please include the following information at the top of the work plan:
- Entrant’s name – please provide one name only
- Organization name
- Division and category
- Title of entry
- Time period of project
- Team members, if any
- Entry summary – (100 words maximum)
- If you are entering the same program or elements of the program in multiple categories, be sure to tailor your work plan so it fits each category.
- For entries in Division 4: Communication Skills, download this work plan(questions answered using an online form)
- You do not need to complete a detailed work plan for the this division
- Instead, you will need to complete a brief entry form on the awards entry website and submit it along with your work sample.
- Each question has limited character counts for responses. The work sample should represent the full scope of your work.
- Please make sure you state the correct category and division on your work plan and online entry form
- Division 1: Communication Management, Division 2: Communication Research and Division 3: Communication Training & Education, download this work plan
Step 3
- Prepare your work sample (supporting materials that show how you planned and implemented your communication program)
- It can include external links to video and audio files, Word documents, PDFs and website links.
- Your work sample should represent the full scope of your work – evaluators are looking for real examples of the work you did. Please note that evaluators have limited time to review your submission.
Step 4
- Upload your entry to Awards Force and submit payment
- You can upload your company logo and one client logo, if applicable (up to three logos maximum)