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2011 TCPRA Communication Awards

Submission Guidelines


WHO CAN ENTER?Entries are limited to creative efforts developed by or on behalf of a Tennessee higher education institution or an educational agency. Entries must be submitted by the eligible institution or agency.

WHAT IS ELIGIBLE?
Entries must have been published, broadcast or used for the first time between April 1, 2010 and April 1, 2011. There is no limit to the number of entries an institution may submit within a category.Each entry will be evaluated against other entries in the same category. To avoid any conflict of interest, entries will be judged by outside advertising, marketing or public relations professionals. Judging is based on overall creativity of the piece, marketing execution and impact of message.

HOW DO WE SUBMIT?
Complete a separate entry form for each entry and attach it to the submission. Additionally, please include a manifest sheet listing all entries. If you enter submissions via jump drive, CD or DVD, it is the submitting institution's responsibility to ensure that the submission will run on all computer formats. The fee is $25 per entry for members and $50 per entry for non-members. A check payable to TCPRA must accompany the entries or a print out of the online payment form (see below). Personal checks are acceptable. No refunds are available. (Please be sure checks indicate payment for the award competition.)You can send entries with entry forms to:Julia Wood, TCPRA Marketing and Communications
Pellissippi State Community College
P.O. Box 22990
Knoxville, TN
37933-0990


ONLINE PAYMENT

We have online payment available for the 2011 TCPRA awards. It’s really easy to use. Click on the link and you’ll find a list of all the possible award categories. They are divided up in a member section and non-member section. Pick how many entries for each category and then go to pay. A few minutes after you have completed your transaction you’ll get a receipt. More importantly a couple of minutes after that you will get your “tickets”. This is just a PDF to print up and include with your awards entries. Please make sure you print these “tickets” and include them with your award entries so it will be easy for the awards folks to tabulate who has paid. Here is the link:
http://tcpra2011awards.eventbrite.com/

WHEN?

Entries and entry forms must be POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN April 15, 2011.

WINNERS' RECOGNITION
The ranking of winning entries will be announced at the TCPRA Spring Conference Awards ceremony May 20 at Chattanooga State Community College. Winners will receive awards for 1st, gold; 2nd, silver; and 3rd, bronze. A Best of Show award, the Charles Holmes Award, and the Otis Floyd, Jr. Award for Excellence in Administration will also be presented at the ceremony. Entries will not be returned; however, they can be picked up at the end of the conference.

 


AWARD CATEGORIES:


NEWSLETTER, Printed

Submit any two consecutive issues of a regularly produced printed newsletter.

NEWSLETTER, Electronic

Submit any two consecutive issues of a regularly produced electronic newsletter. Submit on a CD or jump drive, or provide URL.

FEATURE ARTICLE/NEWS STORY/ALUMNI MAGAZINE ARTICLE

Submit one copy of the article in manuscript form and one copy in publication form. To qualify, no more than one third of the article may have been rewritten by an editor.

BROCHURE/FLYER

Submit one copy of a brochure or flyer designed to market education or programs.

COLLEGE VIEWBOOKS

Submit one copy of the college viewbook used by the college’s admissions office.

COLLEGE OR ALUMNI MAGAZINE

Submit one copy of a college or alumni magazine. Can also submit a link to the magazine if it is strictly an electronic publication. (NOTE: Annual reports, even if they are in magazine format, should be submitted in the Reports category, and alumni newsletters should be submitted in the Newsletter category.)

REPORTS

Submit one copy of an annual, biannual or other report published on a regular basis. The report does not have to include financial information, but should be a report on the state of the college. Can also submit a link to the magazine, if it is strictly an electronic publication.

SPORTS PUBLICATION

Submit one copy of a publication that promotes your college’s sports program.


MEDIA SUCCESS STORY

Entries must include three components: a brief statement describing the college’s media objectives, a brief statement describing strategies developed to meet these objectives, and samples of subsequent media coverage. Package all elements in one notebook or envelope with a list of the items included.

SPECIAL PUBLICATION

Submit one copy of a one-time information piece designed to promote one program or activity.

POSTCARD/INVITATION

Submit one copy of a postcard or invitation used to promote an event or program.

BANNERS/OUTDOOR MEDIA

Submit an example of the college’s use of a banner or outdoor media to promote the college or a program. May be submitted as a photograph depicting usage.

SOCIAL MEDIA USAGE

Submit a description and examples of a best practice using social media.


POSTER

Submit one copy of a poster.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Submit an 8x10 black and white or color print mounted on poster board, along with proof of publication or other evidence of use. One photo per entry.

PRINT ADVERTISEMENT

Present proof of publication for one advertisement from a newspaper, magazine or similar publication. The advertisement should be mounted on poster board. Proof of publication should be mounted or submitted on jump drive.

PRINT ADVERTISEMENT SERIES

Present proof of publication for two or more advertisements from a series printed in a newspaper, magazine or similar publication. The advertisements should be mounted on poster board. Proof of publication should be mounted or submitted on jump drive.

RADIO ADVERTISEMENT/PSA

Submit one radio advertisement or PSA of 60 seconds or less on a CD or jump drive. One entry per CD/drive.

RADIO ADVERTISEMENT/PSA SERIES

Submit two or more radio advertisements or PSAs of 60 seconds or less from a series on a CD or jump. One entry per CD/drive.

VIDEO ADVERTISEMENT/PSA

Submit one video advertisement or PSA 60 seconds or less on a CD, DVD or jump drive. One entry per CD/DVD/drive.

VIDEO ADVERTISEMENT/PSA SERIES

Submit two or more video advertisements or PSAs from a series 60 seconds or less on CD, DVD or jump drive. One entry per CD/DVD/drive.

RADIO/TV SHOW OR NEWSCAST

Submit a radio or television show or newscast developed by your college on CD, DVD or jump drive. One entry per CD/DVD/drive. Specify if an outside agency assisted in the production.

COLLEGE PROMOTIONAL VIDEO

Submit a promotional video developed by your college on CD, DVD or jump drive. One entry per CD/DVD/drive. Specify if an outside agency assisted in the production.

OVERALL PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN

Entry should be a major communication campaign designed to promote education or specific programs for an extended period of time. Submit elements of the promotion, including posters, radio and television spots, brochures, newspaper ads and press clippings. Package all elements in one notebook or envelope with a list of items included.

SPECIALTY ITEM

Submit one item that has been designed to promote an activity, special event or the college. This category includes one-time or unique items that may not fit into other categories, i.e. promotional items, specialty CDs, etc.

WEB PAGE/SITE

Submit on paper a printed screen of your college Web site, complete with URL.

NOMINATIONS FOR SPECIALTY AWARDS

In addition to the communication award categories, the TCPRA also gives a special recognition for two other areas of achievement. To nominate someone for the Charles Holmes Award or the Otis Floyd, Jr. Award for Excellence in Administration, review the criteria below and submit the nominee’s name as well as an explanation of why the nominee should be considered for the honor. No entry fee is required for these awards. Nominations will be accepted through April 15 2011, and should be e-mailed to Julia Wood at jwood@pstcc.edu. A selection committee will review all nominations. Recipients will be recognized at the awards ceremony at the TCPRA meeting at Chattanooga State Community College May 20.

CHARLES HOLMES AWARD

The Tennessee College Public Relations Association established this award in honor of Charles Holmes, a founding member of TCPRA. This award is presented annually to a member of TCPRA who demonstrates steadfast service and earnest dedication to the organization.

OTIS FLOYD, JR. AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN ADMINISTRATION

The Tennessee College Public Relations Association established this award in honor of Dr. Otis Floyd, Jr., the late Chancellor for the Tennessee Board of Regents. The award is presented annually to a higher education administrator in the state of Tennessee to recognize superior achievement. Criteria considered by a selection committee appointed each year by the president of the TCPRA will include but not be limited to innovation, leadership, vision and communication. Accomplishments cited can be successful projects, singular personal achievements or career services. Administrators from any segment of higher education can be considered for the award.