Call for entries to IABC Gold Quill Awards

Communicators still have time to enter for the 2007 International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Gold Quill Awards, recognised as the global benchmark of business communications excellence, as the deadline for entries is 8 February 2007. Last year, there were three South African winners.

IABC Africa invites local practitioners to distinguish themselves and their teams by participating in a competition that exposes best examples of thought leadership, strategic management, creativity, resourcefulness and successful solutions.

Says Sue Beaumont, regional chair of IABC Africa: "The Gold Quill Awards are the mark of global distinction and are regarded as the highest level of professional acknowledgement within business communication today. The 2006 awards saw three local entries winning quill awards and we hope to increase that number this year".

The Gold Quill Awards are open to members and non-members of IABC. The 2007 Gold Quill Call for Entries form is available on www.iabc.com. You can enter and pay online.

Deadlines

Early bird deadline: 1 February 2007
Member - US$140
Non-member - US$200
Join IABC and enter - US$420

Final deadline: 8 February 2007
Member - US$220
Non-member - US$320
Join IABC and enter - US$500

To pay your entry fee by credit card, download the entry form and fax or mail to IABC headquarters.

Please deliver your entry/ies to:

4 Tonquani
Hiskett Avenue
Magaliessig
2067
Sandton

Attention: Cathy Fazey

NB: Do not send entries to IABC headquarters, as they will be disqualified and refunds will not be given

Winners will receive:

A mounted, personalised Gold Quill Award
Personal acclaim at the IABC's International Conference taking place in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, 24 - 27 June 2007.
Individual recognition in the July/August issue of IABC's magazine, Communication World
Mention of your name and company name on IABC's website
Consideration for publication in IABC's resource materials for winning entries
Use of official 2007 Gold Quill Award Winner logo
Automatic evaluation for the Jake Wittmer Research Award and Business Issue Award (further awards offered by the IABC)

... and of course, your moment of glory on the Gold Quill red carpet.

All winners will be announced in mid-April 2007.

Contact regional co-ordinators Cathy Fazey () or Ann Farndell () for further information.