Gold Quill Awards
OPPORTUNITY FOR 2012-13 VICE CHAIR OF GOLD QUILL
Please consider helping guide IABC's Gold Quill program to a new level
of excellence.
As a past IABC volunteer, leader and/or participant in the Gold Quill
program, you are invited to apply for the role of Vice Chair on the
Gold Quill committee for the 2012-13 term. The responsibilities of the
role are outlined in the linked job description, which automatically
leads to the Chair role in 2013-14 and then into the Past Chair role
in 2014-15. These three roles
comprise the Gold Quill committee.
As you know, an IABC Gold Quill Award is the highest honor a
communications professional can achieve. Based upon IABC's 7-point
scale of excellence for communication planning and execution, the
competition regularly draws hundreds of entries from around the globe
and provides an incomparable professional development experience for
entrants and judges alike. Furthermore, winners are recognized at the
annual Gold Quill Gala, the profession's must-attend event of the year.
Moving ahead, the Gold Quill committee is committed to building upon
the past successes of this flagship program. Current projects include
tactical initiatives such as reviewing scoresheets and strategic
initiatives such as examining the alignment of the Gold Quill with
local and regional competitions. One of the largest projects currently
underway is a program to improve the professional development
opportunity for judges and entrants through a training and
certification program that is designed to help ensure that judges'
fair and thorough assessments also live up to the Gold Quill standard.
Unquestionably, the Gold Quill program is in the midst of a very
exciting time, and I welcome your application for the important role
of Vice Chair.
The deadline for applications is 18 May 2012. The current Past
Chair, Melissa Dark (pd@iabc.com), is your primary contact for this
year's Vice Chair search. Please contact her with any questions.
The application can be found here.
Pictures from this year's Gold Quill gala are available here.
Rewarding excellence. Recognizing the best.
For more than 40 years, the Gold Quill Awards program has rigorously tested and rewarded the all aspects of the work of business communicators. Distinguish yourself and the work of your team by becoming part of the international best practices the IABC Gold Quill Awards represent. Enter this global competition to receive the highest level of professional acknowledgment within business communication.
The Gold Quill Awards are open to members and non-members of IABC. Join strategists; managers; practitioners; corporate, government, and nonprofit communicators; agency executives; photographers; graphic artists; creative conceptualists; tacticians and students as we find the best examples of thought leadership, strategic management, creativity, resourcefulness and successful solutions across the globe.
GOLD QUILL TWEET CHAT
If you were unable to join us to hear tips, things to avoid and what winning a Gold Quill can mean for you, you can view a summary of the information covered. 2012 Gold Quill Chair Dave Meyer lead the discussion and was joined by past chairs, judges and coordinators who will also be able to guide you through the entry process and will share their insights. Be sure to check #iabcgq for all updates regarding the program.
Call for Entries
Review the 2012 IABC Gold Quill Awards Call for Entries. Available in English, French, Russian and Spanish.
2012 Deadlines and Fees
Entry and fee received on or before 27 January 2012:
- IABC member fee: US$225
- Non-member fee: US$325
- Join IABC & Enter fee: US$525
Fee received and entry POSTMARKED on or before 10 February 2012
:
- IABC member fee: US$325
- Non-member fee: US$425
- Join IABC & Enter fee: US$625
Please note that there will be a US$25 fee for wire transfers. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Mentorship Program
Because the requirements to enter the Gold Quill Awards can be complex, we’re offering a Gold Quill Awards mentorship program. We will pair past winners and judges, as well as Accredited Business Communicators (ABCs), to mentor any communicator who has not previously won a Gold Quill Award.
Your mentor can walk you through the steps on preparing your Gold Quill Award entry, review your work plan and work sample and provide general feedback as you prepare for the final submission of your Gold Quill Award entry.
All mentors are investing his or her time in your success. In return, we ask that once you commit to using a mentor, you make every effort to complete and submit your entry/entries. Establish a schedule for check-ins. Set up your first meeting as soon as you decide to commit yourself to entering. To request a mentor, please send your request to recognition@iabc.com. Please indicate which category you plan on submitting to when you send your request. The mentorship program runs from 7 November 2011 to 27 January 2012.
Hear from the 2012 Gold Quill Awards Chair
Listen to 2012 Gold Quill Awards chair Dave Meyer discuss the awards process including the two tiers of judging, the benefits of entering, the value of winning and some tips for producing an entry that captures the attention of the judges.
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Free Gold Quill Awards Web Seminar
Previously, IABC and Towers Watson presented a web seminar that outlined the application process and presented a winning entry from last year's program. There was also a discussion of the recent study performed by Towers Watson regarding the ROI of business communication.
The recording of the webinar has been archived and is available online at the 2012 IABC Gold Quill Awards Web Seminar presented by Towers Watson and you can also review the complete list of questions and answers compiled from the 2011 Gold Quill web seminar.
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Winners Receive
- A mounted, personalized Gold Quill Award.
- One half-price ticket to the black-tie-optional gala and awards ceremony at IABC’s World Conference in Chicago, 25 June 2012, and individual recognition at the gala.
- Individual recognition in the July/August issue of IABC’s magazine, Communication World.
- Mention of your name and university on IABC’s web site.
- Consideration for publication in IABC’s resource materials for winning entries.
Testimonials from 2011 Winners
“For Argyle Communications, entering and winning Gold Quill Awards reflects both our work and our values. It shows not only that we do excellent work, but also that we believe in raising standards, sharing knowledge, operating with ethics and demonstrating the results of our work to our clients and our peers. It was particularly exciting to win the Jake Wittmer Award for research-based communications in both 2009 and 2011 – two highlights in our firm’s long history.”
Daniel Tisch
Argyle Communications
Ontario, Canada
Winner: 2011 Gold Quill Award of Excellence
"I had always believed that Gold Quill winners were super-human communicators. I read about their accomplishments with envy. This year I decided to enter. Winning was a momentous event. My organization was extremely proud and excited. And from a professional perspective the international recognition has demonstrated that my strategic approach to communication is up there with the best – that’s a great feeling!"
Laoise O’Murchu
Tallaght Hospital
Dublin, Ireland
Winner: 2011 Gold Quill Award of Excellence
“We are grateful and very proud of the prestigious Gold Quill award, which is a great achievement for our entire organisation, because it involved staff across all functions and new, worldwide audiences beyond our traditional partners, and the recognition generated a boost to our social media activities.”
Bent Sorensen
European Training Foundation
Turin, Italy
Winner: 2011 Gold Quill Award of Merit
"Winning the prestigious Gold Quill Award of Merit not only gave international recognition to the Gautrain Management Agency's strategic communication practice but it also motivates the Agency's communication team to maintain the standards set by the IABC. Having received valuable feedback from the judges means that future communication initiatives can only be improved on according to global perspectives. Thank you IABC!"
Dr. Barbara Jensen
Gautrain Rapid Rail Link
Gauteng, South Africa
Winner: 2011 Gold Quill Award of Merit
"Being recognized with a Gold Quill Award of Excellence from the IABC was both a thrill and an honour, and I was pleased to accept the award on behalf of my team at MTS Allstream. When we launched Idea Factory – an internal social media site where employees can share ideas about how to make the company better and volunteer to be part of the solution – we knew we had a winning idea; but to be acknowledged among the best of the best by peers in your industry is truly a remarkable experience."
Scott Carman
MTS Allstream Inc.
Winnipeg, MB
Winner: 2011 Gold Quill Award of Excellence
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Learn From Past Winners
Want to learn more from past Gold Quill Award winners? Find out where they're speaking for IABC international, read what they've written for IABC publications, including Communication World, or view their profiles in the IABC Speakers Bureau and consider booking one of them for your next event to present their award-winning case study.
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