OVATION Awards

IABC/Toronto’s prestigious OVATION Awards program recognizes communications excellence throughout the Greater Toronto Area. With more than 19 categories to choose from, there is one that matches the exceptional work you are doing. The awards program is open to all Greater Toronto Area communications practitioners, from junior to veteran.

New for 2012!  

The IABC/Toronto OVATION Awards program is online! Entries will be accepted through the OVATION Awards Online Management System only.

The online system is simple and easy to use, and entrants can save and review all materials before submitting their final entries. Have questions? We’re ready for your questions and feedback, so please don’t hesitate to contact us at toronto-awards@iabc.com

Why the change?

We’ve moved to an online process to make it easier and faster for communicators to submit an entry. This also helps to maintain the integrity of the OVATION Awards

How to enter

Download the 2012 Call for Entries. The Call for Entries has all the information you need to know about the program.

To learn more about the OVATION Awards program:

• For step-by-step instructions on how to use the new online management system.  Watch the How to Enter the OVATION Awards free webinar. Click here to view.
• For tips on preparing an award entry, check out the free archived How to Win an OVATION Award webinar.
• View past winners’ submissions by downloading the OVATION Winning Entries Booklets, available free to members. Non-members can purchase the booklets in PDF format for $40 each by contacting the IABC/Toronto office at 416-968-0264 or toronto-info@iabc.com.

IABC/Toronto OVATION Awards: What’s in it for you?

• 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.
• Non-profit organizations will benefit from the exposure and publicity generated by the award.
• 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 and be featured in a special issue of Communicator.
• IABC/Toronto OVATION Award of Excellence winners receive an exquisite glass sculpture designed by Canadian glass blower Kelly Lowe and a certificate of recognition. IABC/Toronto OVATION Award of Merit winners will be awarded a certificate or plaque of recognition.

About the OVATION Awards

The OVATION Awards began in 1985 when Master Communicator, Ken Cherney was asked to lead a team for the IABC/Toronto chapter to examine the existing awards program, which was then called the Toronto Accolades Program. After some consideration, the team determined the rules and regulations upon which the OVATION Awards program was based.

The IABC/Toronto OVATION Awards offers the communications profession an opportunity to present its best work. It advertises the excellence of individual award winners while fostering a greater appreciation of the communications profession

Contact Us

For questions regarding the IABC/Toronto OVATION Awards please contact the VP, Awards
at toronto-awards@iabc.com.