PRISM AWARDS

PRism Awardsat PRvilleDo you have what it takes to shine?

A guide to submitting your PRism Awards entry

North Florida ChapterNorth Florida Chapter1Its for you the PR professional!Are you a PR professional (or professional-in-training)in North Florida or South Georgia?

If so, heres your opportunity to show the community and your peers why you rock some of the best PR work around!

North Florida Chapter2How do you value the work you do?Personal career success and skill?Professional/organizational success?Reputation among colleagues and peers?Shiny hardware in the trophy case?Resume line?

North Florida Chapter3About PRism AwardsPRSA North Floridas annual awards competition honoring the best PR campaigns and professionals in North Florida & South GeorgiaAwarded since 2005Completely revamped for 2011 as a two-part program: campaign-based categories modeled after PRSA Silver Anvils and individual honors

North Florida Chapter4Theres a Spot for EveryoneProgram CategoriesCommunity RelationsCorporate Social Responsibility/Reputation/Brand ManagementPublic AffairsConsumer MarketingCrisis CommunicationsIssues ManagementInternal CommunicationsInvestor RelationsMulticultural CommunicationsIntegrated CommunicationsIndividual Award Nomination CategoriesBuilding Bridges AwardRay Bullard AwardRising Star AwardStudent Promise AwardTop Shelf AwardHighlighting 10 program and five individual awardsApplicants may choose to enter in more than one category

North Florida Chapter5Weve leveled the playing fieldAny public relations professional or professional-in-training (including non-PRSA members) can submit their best work and win!Members of another public relations professional organization in the United States will serve as judges.

North Florida Chapter6Weve taken the devilout of the detailsHeres what youll need to do to enter your campaign:

Gather your campaign planning documents.Select proper category.Complete entry form.Write two-page summary and 100-word description.Provide background materials.Package it all up and submit with entry fee.

North Florida Chapter7Its easy to submit your program entry or individual nominationSubmit materials:Electronically: Conveniently upload your entry package in PDF format via our website (nfprsa.org/PRism)By Hard Copy: Drop off or mail your entry package to the address listed in the Call for Entries.

Entry fees may be paid in check or cash to NFPRSAvia mail or hand-delivery.

Be sure to follow the presentation guidelines outlined in the Call for Entries.

North Florida Chapter8Time is on your side for nowTheres still time to submit your award-winning program or nominate an outstanding PR individual. Submit PRism Award entries and nominations by Friday, Sept. 16 at 5 p.m.So, what are you waiting for?

North Florida ChapterYoure not aloneDownload, upload & find inspiration: nfprsa.org/PRismE-mail: awards@nfprsa.orgTweet: #PRismPRvilleCall: 904.472.7076 (Jay Magee, APR, Awards Chair)

North Florida Chapter10Save the DatePRism Awards at PRvilleThursday, November 10, 2011Downtown Jacksonville (announcement soon!)

Join WJXT Channel 4s Mary Baer and your colleagues for an upscale awards celebration in the heart of PRville!

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