June 11, 2009 |
For information contract: Deborah Hodges Construction Writers Association 1-773-687-8726 info@constructionwriters.org 
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Call For Entries: Construction Writers Association 2009 Website and Electronic Communications Awards
Chicago, IL—Entries are being accepted for Construction Writers Association’s 2009 Website and Electronic Communications Awards. Now in their 12th year, the awards recognize excellence in journalistic and marketing-oriented websites, e-newsletters, e-zines, blogs, wikis, podcasts, and webcasts.
Entries will be divided into three classifications:
- Website Award
- Electronic Communications Award
- Blog or Webcast Award
The competition is open to individuals or organizations related to the construction industry. The deadline for entries is Friday, August 14, 2009. Entries must have been produced between January 1, 2008 and the submission deadline. The fee is $125 per entry. Winners will be presented awards at the CWA Grand Awards Dinner on Tuesday, October 6, 2009, during CWA's Fall Conference in Chicago, Illinois by this year's awards chairman, Michael Reilly, Reilly Communications. The two day conference will be held at the Hilton Suites Chicago on the Magnificent Mile on October 5-7, 2009.
Websites will be judged on the basis of the following criteria, each carrying equal weight:
- Quality of content
- Overall design
- Use of innovative and accessible technology
- Navigation
- Search functionality
- Interactivity
- Reason to return to site
- Meets stated objectives
Electronic Communications entries will be judged on the basis of the following criteria, and our judges will determine if any additional criteria is needed.
- Effective use of technology
- Quality of content
- Design and graphics
- Accessibility (ease of use)
- Meets stated objective
- Overall impression
Judging will be conducted by an impartial panel of peers with acknowledged expertise in business communication, website design and electronic communications. At the discretion of the judges, entries may be divided into additional categories.
Complete details and entry forms may be obtained by contacting the Construction Writers Association office at 773-687-8627; info@constructionwriters.org; or the forms may be downloaded from the CWA website at www.constructionwriters.org.
Construction Writers Association (www.constructionwriters.org) is a non-profit, non-partisan, international organization that provides a forum for communications professionals in all segments of the construction industry to connect with other professionals and enhance skills through education.
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