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Awards Timeline
June 13, 2014
Extended Deadline:
July 7, 2014
Awards Luncheon:
September 16, 2014
*The page for the 2015 awards program will be made available on January 1, 2015.
You still have through July 7 to enter!
Not everyone wakes up in the morning and looks forward to going into work. If you're one of the few, share why you love your firm or communications department! PR News is seeking your entry for its 2014 class of Top Places to Work in PR, but you'll need to enter by June 20 to be eligible.
The winners and honorable mentions in each category (agency, corporation, nonprofit/association/NGO) will be announced at an awards event in September 2014. Winners will be selected by PR News editors, an outside panel of industry experts and your peers.
Who Should Enter
If you work at a PR agency, or for a communications/PR/public affairs department within a corporation, nonprofit, association or NGO, then you should enter PR News' Top Places to Work in PR Awards program.
Respondents are not required to answer all questions to be considered (except where indicated), but we encourage you to provide as much information as possible so that we can evaluate each submission fairly and accurately. Both domestic and international organizations are eligible and will be judged according to the category. Please note that the names and identities of all nominators will remain confidential, but the information provided will be used for judging purposes and for coverage in PR News Online.
How To Enter
Judges will review each organization's synopses specific to 2013 though May 2014. Workplace culture and career advancement opportunities over a period of time will be considered.
Please include a 2-3 page synopsis with the following information:
In 1,500 words or less, please cover as much of the following, broken down by criteria:
a) Type of company (agency, corporate communications department, nonprofit/NGO)
b) How would you characterize the growth opportunities at your organization/department (annual reviews/promotions, fast-track positions, etc.)?
c) How would you characterize the line of communication between yourself and senior management (I have a direct line of communication, I have no line of communication, I must go through my direct manager, etc.)?
d) In addition to traditional benefits (health insurance, 401k contribution, etc.), does your company/agency offer any unique or noteworthy benefits?
e) Do you believe that compensation at your organization is commensurate with comparable positions at peer organizations?
f) Do you feel the voluntary turnover rate at your organization is low/medium/high? If you would classify it as "high," what reasons are most often cited?
g) Are you given the opportunity to take on new projects/additional responsibilities based on your interests/skill set/initiative/motivation?
h) How would you describe your organization's internal culture (creative, quirky, corporate, fun, inclusive, etc.)?
i) Does your company offer on-site or off-site day care?
j) Does it offer flexible working hours and telecommuting?
k) What sort of career training does this company offer (in-house or tuition reimbursement)?
l) Does the company have a formal mentoring program?
m) Does it have a formal diversity council?
n) Is the managerial class diverse in terms of ethnicity and gender?
o) Is the company fair in its advancement of women?
p) Does the organization encourage volunteerism? Does it sponsor volunteer efforts and/or offer volunteer opportunities during official work hours?
q) Are there incentives for referring new employees?
r) Does the company match 401k contributions?
s) Is there any additional information/insight you would like to add
Deadlines / Entry Fees
Entry Deadline: June 13, 2014
Late Deadline: June 20, 2014
All entries must be finalized by June 20, 2014.
Entry Fees:
The price of each primary entry is $350. There is a late entry surcharge of $225 per entry. Payment in full must accompany the entry.
For entries submitted between June 14 and June 20, 2014 please add a $225 late fee per entry. Finalists will be notified in late July and honored during a luncheon on September 16 in New York City.
All entries are non-returnable and non-refundable.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are the entries judged?
Entries are judged by a blue-chip panel of PR executives, as well as by the staff of PR News. We evaluate your entry based on the criteria listed in the “Compiling Your Entry” section. The Best in Show winner will also be selected by a panel of PR executives, the staff of PR News as well as your peers.
Who is eligible to win an award?
If you work at a PR agency, or for a communications/PR/public affairs department within a corporation, nonprofit, association or NGO, then you are eligible to enter.
When and where will the Awards Luncehon be held?
The winners will receive their award during a luncheon in December 2014 in Washington, D.C.
What is your tax ID number?
52-2270063
Contact & Sponsorship Information
For questions regarding PR News' Top Places to Work in PR Awards, contact Marketing Coordinator Kristina McHale at [email protected]; 301-354-1609. For sponsorship information, contact SVP & Group Publisher Diane Schwartz at [email protected]; 212-621-4964.
Previous Winners
2012 Winners
2011 Winners
2010 Winners
2009 Winners