How to Enter Bronze Quill
- Select the categories you wish to enter. Include a separate entry form and work plan for each category entered. Projects developed for or by profit-making or commercial entities should be categorized as profit. Projects for or by an association, charity, government agency or other not-for-profit organization should be categorized as not-for-profit. If you enter a project for a client, submit the entry based on the client's organizational status.
- Print and complete one entry form for each category entered. Attach a copy of the entry form to the entry.
- Insert one copy of your work sample unmounted in a 3-ring binder Include a two page work plan with your work sample. Read the category instructions carefully for important details; failure to do so could cause your entry to be disqualified. Insert the printed entry form into the inside front pocket of the binder. Mail or deliver your entry to the address below.
- You may pay online with Visa or MasterCard at iabcaustin.com. If paying online, please print a copy of your receipt and attach it to the entry. Make checks payable to IABC/Austin. One check may cover multiple entries.
- Winners will be notified in mid-May and, once notified, will need to submit a mounted sample of the winning entry and work plan for display at the awards banquet. Winning entries must be mounted to a 15-by-20-inch black mounting board with a copy of the entry form attached to the back of each board. Larger entries must be mounted on an appropriately sized board.
Work Plan
Your work plan is as important as your work sample and
will be displayed with your work sample should you win. The work plan and work
sample are each worth 50 percent of your score.
The work plan consists of a statement of objectives and description of results. The heading of each work plan should include: entrant's name, organization's name, client's name if applicable, entry category, and title or description of entry. The work plan should describe the problem or opportunity in relation to the organization, any limitations such as a one-person staff or financial resources, budget, target audience, outline of measurable goals and objectives, details of implementation and production and why the direction was chosen, results and evaluation.
Judging
Judges will look for content demonstrating careful and
imaginative planning, a clearly stated purpose, high and consistent editorial
and design standards, and documentation of significant and measurable results
achieved in the work plan. At least two judges will review each
entry. Winning entrants will be notified about three weeks before the awards
banquet on June 3, 2008.
Entries
If all entries in a category do not meet the judges'
criteria for either a Bronze Quill or an Award of Merit, no award will be given
in that category. Multiple awards may be given in a category. Each entry will
receive a written evaluation intended as an educational tool for use in learning
how to be a more effective communicator.
One award is provided for each winning entry. Unless otherwise specified, the award will contain the same information provided on the entry form. You will have the opportunity to purchase additional awards after the show.
Eligibility
You may submit any project produced between Dec. 1,
2006 and Dec. 31, 2007. You do not have to be a member of IABC/Austin to enter;
however, IABC/Austin members receive discounts on entry fees. For information
about membership, visit iabcaustin.com.
Deadline
Entries may be submitted by the early-bird deadline of 5
p.m. February 29, 2008 or the late deadline of 5 p.m. March 28, 2008.
Mail or hand-deliver entries to:
IABC Bronze Quill 2008
c/o The 401(k) Company
Attn: Stephanie Malone
98 San Jacinto Blvd., Suite 1100
Austin, TX 78701
