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PR Fuel: Award YourselfThe Golden Globes awards ceremony may have been cancelled, but there are plenty of other awards ceremonies taking place this year.Various organizations run annual awards programs recognizing the work of public relations firms. Winning these awards can bring additional visibility to your business, help you win and retain clients, and bolster the enthusiasm of your workforce. For the individual, being part of an award-winning team or campaign can help you earn a promotion and more money. I've put together a list of some of the more notable awards programs, including information about fees and deadlines. Some deadlines are fast-approaching, so if you haven't already entered, you may want to get on the ball now. A number of local and regional organizations, as well as industry-specific organizations (automotive, healthcare, technology, etc.), also offer awards programs, so be sure to be on the lookout for those as well. Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards http://tinyurl.com/3b8z8j Awards program to recognize executives across various industries. Open to the public. Deadline for 2008 yet to be announced. Fees yet to be announced. Regional and World awards programs offered as well. Institute for Public Relations Awards http://www.instituteforpr.org/awards Various awards programs recognizing academics, individuals, organizations and campaigns in general and specific fields. Some awards are presented by the IPA, while others involve an entry process and fee. Cash grants and awards, and internships also awarded. Deadlines vary. Current deadline information not available. International Association of Business Communications http://www.iabc.com/awards/gq Gold Quill Awards programs recognize excellence in business communications, including media relations, government relations, crisis communications and customer communications, among other areas. Deadline February 12th. Open to members and non-members. Fees start at $240. International Public Relations Associaton http://www.ipra.org/detail.asp?articleid=331 Awards program recognizing excellence in public relations by individual and organizations around the world. Deadline February 1st. Open to members and non-members. Fees start at $410. London-based organization. League of American Communications Professionals Awards http://www.lacp.com/competition.htm Various awards programs recognizing excellence in communications campaigns, including annual reports and internal employee communications. Deadlines from February 15th to November 21st. Open to the public. Fees start at $200. Mercury Awards http://www.mercommawards.com/mercury.htm Current year deadline has passed. Recognizes excellence in professional communications (i.e., materials such as press kits, websites, brochures, etc). Open to the public. Fees start at $175. PRNews Awards http://www.prnewsonline.com/awards Various awards programs recognizing individuals, organizations and campaigns in general and specific fields, including non-profit and legal. Deadlines range from February 20th to November 21st. Awards luncheons held in Washington, D.C. and New York City. Entry fees start at $260. Open to the public. PRSA Awards http://www.prsa.org/awards/index.html?WT.ac=AwardsTopNav Various awards programs recognizing individuals, organizations and campaigns in general and specific fields offered by The Public Relations Society of America. Silver Anvil Awards the best-known of the awards programs. Deadlines range from February 15th to July 18th. Open to members and non-members. Fees start at $275. Local PRSA chapters also run awards program. Please check with your local chapter for additional information. PRWeek Awards http://www.prweekus.com/PRWeek-Awards/section/174 Current year deadline has passed. Various awards programs recognizing individuals, organizations and campaigns in general and specific fields. Other information not presently available. SABRE Awards http://www.holmesreport.com/about/sabre_info.cfm Recognizes excellence in marketing and communications. Various categories including product media relations and publicity stunts, among others. Presented by The Holmes Report. Late deadline is January 22nd. Fee is $305 ($275 + $30 late entry fee).
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