Gold Quill Awards: Student Division
 The Student Gold Quill Awards competition recognizes excellence in communication at the undergraduate and graduate school levels. Entries are judged against the work of peers by a panel of IABC senior communicators. Judges evaluate students’ critical thinking and tactical skills in identifying a communication need, creating and implementing a solution, and assessing results.
Call for Entries
Download the 2012 IABC Student Gold Quill Awards Call for Entries.
Submit your entry at
https://secure.iabc.com/gqjoin
Deadlines and Fees
Entry and fee received by 10 February 2012:
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IABC student member fee: US$25
- IABC student non-member fee: US$40
- Student Join IABC & Enter fee: US$71
Student Gold Quill Award 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.
Helpful Resources
Testimonials from Past Student Winners
“Winning an IABC Student Gold Quill Award was quite literally a game changer for me. When starting your career one of the hardest things to do is establish credibility, and having an IABC Student Gold Quill Award is just that—a stamp of approval from an internationally recognized body saying, ‘Hey, this guy’s not just your run-of-the-mill junior copywriter, this guy has potential.’ Now when I send in my résumé I’m not just in the pile, I sit at the top.”
—Jeremy P. Whittingstall
Royal Roads University
Alberta, Canada
Winner: 2010 IABC Student Gold Quill Award
and the 2010 Sharon Berzok Award
“Crafting green initiatives is my mantra. Now the City of St. Albert (Canada) has bike racks on all its buses. And I have an IABC Student Gold Quill Award!”
—Alexa Pendzich
Grant MacEwan University
Alberta, Canada
Winner: 2010 IABC Student Gold Quill Award
“It was a delight and honor to win a Gold Quill Award and to have my work recognized among my fellow respected peers. Knowing my submission lives up to the highest industry standards set by IABC was an amazing feeling. Both those in my local chapter and the Gold Quill Award judges were very supportive and provided valuable feedback on my application. My Gold Quill Award application also became an excellent tool for showcasing past skills and experience to my current employer.”
—Christina Wu, Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
2008 Student Gold Quill Award winner
“Winning the 2007 Student Gold Quill Award from IABC was the highlight of my university experience! The team from the University of Guelph-Humber who received this award was overwhelmed by the international recognition we received. This award opened many doors for us and we know that this prestigious honor helped us succeed as we began our careers in the communication industry.”
—Daniella Cross, University of Guelph-Humber
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2007 Student Gold Quill Award winner
“The IABC Gold Quill Award was one of the most important prizes in my life. It seemed that the award open a new gate in my life with recognition in my country as well as several chances for jobs. Thanks to the award, I was hired to Thanh Nien newspaper, the largest daily in Vietnam and now I'm working as a correspondent for Thanh Nien in Bangkok. Actually, the award has given me confidence as well as great experience in life.”
—Tran Viet Phuong, Webster University
Thailand
2005 Student Gold Quill Award winner
The Sharon Berzok Student Award
The Sharon Berzok Student Award is the highest student award given by the IABC Research Foundation. All Student Gold Quill Award entries are considered for this award, which is judged on overall excellence and creativity. The winner receives US$500 for education or professional development.
Sharon Berzok was a communication consultant who served IABC on several committees and as a chapter president and board member. Berzok’s family, colleagues and friends established this award in her name to recognize talent in young professionals.
2010 Sharon Berzok Student Award recipient:
Jeremy P. Whittingstall (teammates: Caroline McAndrews,
Jodi Greig &
Tysen Davies)
Bachelor in Professional Communication - Peer Mentorship
Royal Roads University
Airdrie, Canada
2008 Sharon Berzok Student Award recipient:
Christina Wu
Global AFC and Riding to Break the Cycle
Burnaby, British Columbia
2007 Sharon Berzok Student Award recipient:
Daniella Cross
The Shaun Bruce for Mayor Campaign Team
University of Guelph-Humber,
Toronto
2005 Sharon Berzok Student Award recipient:
Tran Viet Phuong
A Collage of Cultures
Webster University, Thailand
2004 Sharon Berzok Student Award recipient:
Erica Gandy
Link Magazine
California State University at Chico
Chico, CA
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