What is the eligibility period?
To be eligible, the spokesperson must have been quoted while speaking on behalf of the company or organization between October 1st, 2004 and September 30th, 2005. The spokesperson may be any individual within or without the company or organization who has spoken to the media as a representative of the company or organization.
Are there any binder specifications?
No, there are no binder specifications when sending your entry.
What do I need to send with my entry form?
All categories require a synopsis, supporting material and additional criteria. This information can be found here.
How are the entries judged?
Strategy
Original Messages
Target Audiences
Quotes printed/Soundbites aired - & how closely they compare to original messages
Measurable Return on Investment
Overall Excellence
Who is eligible to win an award?
All non-profit organizations and/or their PR firms in the US and abroad are eligible to apply for the non-profit award categories. Not-for-Profit includes associations, nonprofits, NGOs, government organizations and nonprofit healthcare and educational institutions.
All publicly and privately-held companies and their PR firms in the US and abroad are eligible to apply for the for-profit company award categories.
Where and when will the reception be held?
Award winners will be notified in early November.
The not-for-profit winners will be honored on November 30th, 2005 during the Awards Reception at The National Press Club in Washington, DC.
The for-profit winners will be honored on December 7th, 2005 during the Awards Reception at the Reuters building in Manhattan.
What are the Deadlines?
Entry Deadline: October 3, 2005 (postmarked)
Late Entry Deadline: October 10, 2005 (postmarked)
Entries postmarked between October 4, 2005 and October 10, 2005, please add a late fee for each entry.
What will the winners receive?
- Recognition at the Awards Ceremony
- A Crystal Award
- Mention in press release
- Profiles of Winners will be featured in the PR News January 2006 issue
- Winners will be listed on PR News’ Web site and eletter
- Winners will be recognized on CommCore’s Web site and eletter
- Honorable Mentions will be also be recognized and honored
What is Your Tax ID Number?
Access Intelligence Federal Tax ID number is 52-178-4832.
What address do I send the entry to?
Lana Zekster
Spokesperson of the Year Awards
Access Intelligence
4 Choke Cherry Road, 2nd Floor, Rockville, MD 20850
Make check payable to Access Intelligence
How do I get a receipt for my entry?
Contact Toyin Salau at tsalau@accessintel.com
Who do I contact for a W9 form?
Contact Kathy Chestnutt at kchestnutt@accessintel.com
