The 2012 IABC/Toronto OVATION Awards program is well underway but there’s still time to enter!

Five reasons why you should Show your Colours

• Without question, the number one benefit of winning an OVATION Award is the recognition - your peers, colleagues and clients will all be impressed!
• An OVATION win can raise your profile as your work will be featured prominently in the communications community. You will be recognized at the OVATION Awards Gala and be featured in a special issue of Communicator.
• Not-for-profit organizations will benefit from the exposure and publicity generated by the award. Plus, there is a discounted entry fee for not-for-profit organizations.
• Having your work recognized by the largest IABC chapter in the world could help you take your career to the next level – a promotion, new clients, or maybe even your dream job!
• If you’re thinking of pursuing IABC accreditation, an OVATION Award will give you a head-start.
  
  

Showing your Colours is as easy as 1, 2, 3!

1. Download the Call for Entries.
2. Submit your entry using the new online system. The final deadline for entries is February 24, 2012.
3. Check out these helpful resources:
   
   
   • Watch the How to Enter the OVATION Awards webinar to learn how to use the online entry system. Click here to view.
   • Check out the free archived How to Win an OVATION Award webinar for tips on preparing an award entry.
   • View past winners’ submissions by downloading the OVATION Winning Entries Booklets, available free to members.

    

Who can enter?

• There is something for everyone. With 19 categories to choose from, the OVATION Awards cover the many facets of communications. 
• The IABC/Toronto 2012 OVATION Awards are open to all GTA communications practitioners, including students and non-members. 
• Eligible work must have been conducted and measured during the past three years, between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2011.

Important dates

OVATION Early Bird Entry Date (discount applies) – February 3, 2012
OVATION On-Time Entry Date – February 17, 2012
OVATION Last-Minute Entry Date – February 24, 2012
Notification of 2012 OVATION Winners - April 2012
OVATION Awards Gala – May 30, 2012

Bobbie Resnick Philanthropy Award

The Bobbie Resnick Philanthropy Award recognizes outstanding leadership, contribution to the communications profession and service to the community. Open to any team or individual who has used strategic communications to make a beneficial impact within the community, either directly or through a philanthropic campaign.

Entries will be accepted until Friday, March 30, 2012.

Click here for more information.

 

IABC/Toronto Student of the Year Award

IABC/Toronto’s Student of the Year (SOTY) Award recognizes student members who exhibit leadership and excellence in communications. The student award recipients possess creativity, strong writing skills and passion in both their academic and volunteer projects.

There is no charge to enter. SOTY is only open to IABC/Toronto Student Members.

Entries will be accepted until Friday, March 30, 2012.

Click here for more information.

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