Submit an entry

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

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)