Here are five reasons why you should!

  • Hands down, 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.
  • 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 a dream job!
  • If you’re thinking of pursuing IABC accreditation, an OVATION Award will give you a head-start.
  • You will be recognized at the OVATION Awards Gala on May 26, 2011 and be featured in a special issue of Communicator.


Not sure if you qualify?

  • There is something for everyone. With 19 categories to choose from, the OVATION Awards cover the many facets of communications. 
  • The IABC/Toronto 2011 OVATION Awards are open to all GTA communications practitioners, including students and non-members. 
  • Your project was conducted and measured during the past three years, between January 1, 2008 and December 31, 2010.


Now that you’ve decided to enter,
it’s easy to get started!

  • Download the Call for Entries and follow the instructions for submitting an entry.
  • For tips from the experts, check out the free archived How to Win an OVATION Award webinar.
  • View past winners' submissions by downloading the OVATION Winning Entries Booklet, available free to members.
  • Not sure which category to enter, or have any questions about the process? Please send them to IABC/Toronto’s VP, Awards at toronto-awards@iabc.com. All inquiries are kept confidential.

Finally, submit your entry on time!
OVATION Early Bird Entry Date (discount applies) – February 4, 2011
OVATION On-Time Entry Date – February 18, 2011
OVATION Last-Minute Entry Date – February 25, 2011
Notification of 2011 OVATION Winners - April 2011
OVATION Awards Gala – May 26, 2011


Bobbie Resnick Philanthropy Award

The Bobbie Resnick Philanthropy Award recognizes outstanding leadership, contribution to the communications profession and service to the community. For consideration, a team or individual must demonstrate improvement to their community through an in-house program or serving as a volunteer to an existing cause.

There is no charge to enter. Entries will be accepted until Thursday, March 31, 2011

http://toronto.iabc.com/recognition/ovation-awards/awards-of-distinction/

 


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 Thursday, March 31, 2011.

http://toronto.iabc.com/recognition/student-awards/

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