CALL FOR ENTRIES: Construction Writers Association 2005 Marketing Communications Awards

June, 2005

(Buffalo Grove, IL) Entries are now being accepted for the Construction Writers Association's 2005 Marketing Communications Awards. The annual awards, now in their fifth year, recognize an important aspect of construction writers' efforts - communications, including advertising, corporate communications and public relations. The deadline for entries is August 15, 2005.

The competition is open to any industry-related individual, corporation, association, advertising agency/PR firm or publication submitting a completed entry form along with a $100 entry fee. Entries, which must have been produced between January 1, 2004 and August 15, 2005, will be divided into three classifications: Advertising - includes single ads, campaigns, advertorial supplements
Corporate Communications - includes annual reports, brochures, internal newsletters, video/multimedia, direct mail (single piece or campaign), corporate identity, trade show exhibits, proposals/presentations
Public Relations - includes PR campaigns, media kits, special events.
Entries will be judged on the basis of the following criteria: Graphic design (25%)
Editorial content (25%)
Effectiveness in achieving the stated marketing and communications goals (50%)

Judging will be conducted by an impartial panel of peers in each category with acknowledged expertise in marketing communication. The awards will be presented at the Construction Writers Association midyear meeting in Chicago, October 19-21, 2005.

Complete details and entry forms may be obtained by contacting the Construction Writers Association office (847-398-7756; office@constructionwriters.org) or may be downloaded from the CWA website at www.constructionwriters.org .

Construction Writers Association is a non-profit, non-partisan, international organization for journalists, publicists, photographers, and marketing communications professionals serving the information needs of the construction industry. By providing opportunities for networking, education, recognition, and fellowship, CWA helps foster a strong community-and improve the quality of construction writing. CWA's website is www.constructionwriters.org .

For information:

Deborah J. Hodges
Executive Director
P.O. Box 14784
Chicago, Illinois 60614
Telephone 773 687-8726
Fax 773 687-8627
info@constructionwriters.org