Because PR NEWS can't provide you with a list of every award that's out there, we, nonetheless, thought you might be interested in a small sampling:
Financial World awards CEOs and annual reports each year. Entries for its annual report competition are due by July 1. The publication's in the process of sending out ballots for the CEO of the Year award. Call Rita Gullotta, 212/594-5030, Ext. 201.
Entries, including self-nomination, for Ernst & Young's "Entrepreneur of the Year Award" are due by April 3, 1998. In short, the award singles out owners/founders of companies that are at least two years old (if it's publicly held, criteria include that the owner or founder has an active role in management). Visit http://www.ey.com/entrepreneur.
The Center for Health Design and Contract Design magazine sponsor the "Health Environment Awards" each year for "innovative life-enhancing design that supports healing and well-being in healthcare environments." For 1998, the deadline is noon, July 28. Contact Debra J. Levin, 510/370-0345.
The deadline for the "Tenagra Awards" in 1998 will be in February. There are five awards categories: 1) Use of the Internet for financial gain; 2) Effective use of the Net as part of a PR strategy; 3) Effective use of the Net for advertising; 4) Individual contribution; and 5) Publications, either offline or online, that are devoted to Internet marketing. Contact Richard Hoy at 281/480-6300 or at [email protected].
"The Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award" promotes quality awareness, recognizes quality achievements of U.S. companies and publicizes successful strategies. The application deadline is June 1, 1998. Call 301/975-2036 for a copy of criteria.