| Be Recognized for Social Media Successes; Social Responsibility Initiatives; Media Campaigns; Printed and/or Electronic Publications, Writing, Special Events and much more… |
2009 is here and it’s the perfect time to reflect on your successes over the past couple of years. Entering the 2009 OVATION Awards provides you the perfect opportunity to do just that.
Entering the 2009 OVATION Awards provides you the following:
- Documented summary of your work done (entries are returned if requested on the entry form)
- Unbiased feedback/suggestions from senior level practitioners that can be used for future projects
- Moral boosting for you, team members and employers (clients)
- Proof that communication work DOES add value to everyday operations and is a VITAL source to every company
- And so much more!
What divisions are open for entering into? Download the 2009 OVATION Call for Entries for a complete breakdown and description of the divisions that can be entered into. (Will link to call for entries)
What type of projects do you have that can be entered? Take a look at the 2006, 2007 and 2008 OVATION Winning Entries Booklets to see what types of work has won in the past.
Who can you talk to find out more about entering your work in the 2009 OVATION Awards? Please send an e-mail to toronto-info@iabc.com with your contact information and an IABC/Toronto OVATION Awards Team member will contact you. Also consider attending the 2009 OVATION Awards Workshop.
Please note that ALL entries into the 2009 OVATION Awards are kept COMPLETELY CONFIDENTIAL. Only winners are announced. Winners are determined by using an established scorecard – the number of winners is based on the number of entries that surpass a minimum score. Entries do not compete against each other.
Entry Deadlines:
- Early Bird
Entries received on or before January 22, 2009 (at 5 p.m.)
- On-Time
Entries received after January 22, 2009, but no later than February 13, 2009 (at 5 p.m.)
- Last-Minute
Entries received after February 13, 2009, but no later than February 27, 2009 (at 5 p.m.)
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LAST NOTICE!
How to Win an OVATION Award Workshop |
Learn from our award-winning presenters from diverse organizations.
This workshop is for independent, agency, corporate or not-for-profit employed communicators, who are considering entering a program in the 2009 OVATION Awards.
Do you want to be recognized for communications excellence with an OVATION Award? Are you unsure of what it takes to win? If you answered yes to either question, then this workshop is for you!
This workshop will cover:
- Why you should submit your work for an Award
- Firsthand experience on what the judges look for
- Tips for preparing your Work Plan
- How to present your Work Sample
- Feedback on what division(s) you should enter into
Refreshments will be served.
Our award-winning presenters are Jo Langham, ABC, Vice President, APEX Public Relations, multiple OVATION recipient and a former IABC/Toronto president and Diana Robinson, President, Diana Robinson & Associates, winner of multiple IABC awards, including 2008 IABC/Toronto OVATION, Silver Leaf and Gold Quill awards. A presenter from the corporate or "client side" will potentially also join this roster to provide best practices from an in-house perspective.
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Thursday, January 15, 2009 |
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Registration and networking start time: 6 p.m.
Presentation: 6:30 p.m.
Completion time: 8:30 p.m.
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Canada Health Infoway, 150 King Street West, 13th Floor, Toronto |
Speaker |
Jo Langham, ABC, Vice President, APEX Public Relations
Diana Robinson, President, Diana Robinson & Associates |
Ticket Price |
$10:
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$20:
Non-member |
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| Everything you need to know about social media (and here's your chance to ask!) |
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn practical tips about how to use social media effectively in your next public relations or marketing campaign. Hear first-hand case studies about what works and what doesn’t work when it comes to blogging, podcasting, Twitter and Facebook.
Seats are filling up fast, so register now to ensure you get up to speed on this new frontier in communications.
Moderated by Michael O’Connor Clarke of Thornley Fallis, our panel has plenty of hands-on experience with social media techniques, and includes: Matthew Ingram of The Globe and Mail; Boyd Neil of Hill & Knowlton Canada; and Jen Evans of Sequentia Communications.
Date |
Thursday, January 29, 2009 |
Time |
Registration and networking start time: 6 p.m.
Panel discussion: 7 p.m.
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Venue |
Sutton Place Hotel, 955 Bay Street, Toronto |
Panel |
Michael O'Connor Clarke, Vice President, Thornley Fallis Communications
Mathew Ingram, Communities Editor, Globe and Mail
Boyd Neil, Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications H&K
Jennifer Evans, Sequentia Environics
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Ticket Price |
$30: IABC member early bird (on or before January 26)
$25:
Student/Transitional member
$35:
Regular member
$45:
Non-member |
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| FREE Teleseminar Recordings for IABC Members! |
IABC is offering recordings of select IABC teleseminars free to members. Take advantage of this new member benefit and gain practical, how-to tips and best practices from top communication practitioners.
A sample of what is available:
- Blueprint for communicating major change: Don’t start by picking out the paint
Presented by Annette Martell, ABC, MC, Senior Communicator
- Are you a social media leader, manager or follower?
Presented by Ryan Williams, President, TWI Surveys
- R-E-S-P-E-C-T: How to build your professional reputation—and your bottom line
Presented by Corinne LaBossiere, ABC, APR, Consultant, CGL Communications
- Ten vital components of a pandemic communication plan
Presented by Paul Matalucci, ABC, President, Wordwright Communications Inc.
- Building credibility in a rocky landscape: How to adjust deep-seated public misperceptions
Presented by John Deveney, ABC, APR, President, Deveney Communication
- Corporate social responsibility: From buzzword to conversation
Presented by Meryl David, ABC, Senior Communications Manager, Zurich Insurance Company
- Putting social media to work: Seven practical ideas for taking your intranet to the next level
Presented by Jerry Stevenson, Director, Buck Consultants
For more information, please go to http://www.iabc.com/members/teleseminars/
If you are not a member of IABC and would like information on membership, please go to http://www.iabc.com/join/
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| FREE for IABC members – Research Foundation study on generational differences now available |
The recent study “Survey of Generational Communication Differences Around the Globe” identifies trends in the way businesses communicate with diverse age groups in industrialized countries and emerging economies around the world. Research addresses how Gen Y and Boomers differ in their preferences for employer communication and engagement methods and their expectations of and satisfaction with employer communication in a range of specific areas. The report also addresses what changes Gen Y professionals feel are needed to improve engagement and teamwork. The study is FREE to IABC members and can be downloaded from the IABC Knowledge Centre.
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| About the e-Lert |
Share IABC/Toronto's e-Lert! Feel free to forward this e-mail to any fellow practitioners who may be interested. IABC/Toronto's e-Lert is a biweekly resource for all communications professionals. If this e-mail has been forwarded to you by a friend and you would like a subscription, you can register for IABC/Toronto's e-Lert by sending an e-mail to toronto-info@iabc.com and providing your name and e-mail address.
If you prefer to not receive IABC/Toronto's e-mail news, simply e-mail e-Lert Cancellation and provide your name and e-mail address.
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