‘TIS THE SEASON TO BE LAUDED

Time for small communications firms to add another item to their holiday wish lists - glory, that is. The Summit Creative Awards, a competition for advertising and marcom shops with billings under $15 million, has issued a call for entries for its 2000 race. The competition, which recognizes creative excellence, is broken into 16 categories, including traditional media, Web sites and collateral. The entry deadline is Jan. 24. For more information, call 503/297-9979 or visit www.summitawards.com.