CALL FOR ENTRIES: Construction Writers Association 2007 Marketing Communications Awards

August, 2007

(Buffalo Grove, IL) Entries are now being accepted for the Construction Writers Association's 2007 Marketing Communications Awards. The annual awards, now in their sseventh year, recognize an important aspect of construction writers' efforts—marketing communications, including advertising, corporate communications and public relations. The deadline for entries is August 24, 2007, according to this year's chairman, Don Marsh of Concrete Products magazine.

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, 2005 and August 24, 2007, 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 people with acknowledged expertise in marketing communications. The awards will be presented at an awards dinner Thursday, October 11, 2007, during CWA's midyear meeting in Chicago, IL.

Complete details and entry forms may be obtained by contacting the Construction Writers Association office by phone at 847-398-7756 or by e-mail at office@constructionwriters.org—or may be found on the CWA website at www.constructionwriters.org.

Construction Writers Association is a non-profit, non-partisan, international organization for journalists, publicists, photographers, freelancers 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.

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