OVATION Awards – Submit an entry

Early Bird entries open December 2, 2024

The “How to Create an Award-Winning Submission” Webinar can be found under the Resources tab.

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
• Include a Client permission letter template (for work performed on behalf of a client) if applicable

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)

2024 Award Winners

Congratulations to our award-winning professionals!

For 39 years, the prestigious IABC/Toronto OVATION Awards has celebrated excellence in communications in the Greater Toronto Area.

#OVATION24 marked the 39th year of celebrating the pinnacle of communication excellence in the Greater Toronto Area, and the moment we’ve all been eagerly awaiting has arrived! This year, we saw a record-breaking number of submissions, and we are thrilled to announce and congratulate the winners of the 2024 OVATION.