DETROIT, Feb. 13 -- The Detroit chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC/Detroit) is seeking entries for the 2003 Renaissance Awards, which recognizes local business communications professionals for their accomplishments.
The award program honors communications designed to promote the image, marketing or programs of a specific business or institution. The competition encompasses media in nearly 50 categories and is divided into six disciplines:
- Communication Management
- Writing
- Art/Design
- Print Communication
- Events, Direct Mail and Advertising
- Electronic and/or Interactive
This year's award includes several new categories recognizing excellence in communication management, electronic communications and the innovative use of limited resources. In addition, there are two special award categories, Communicator of the Year and the Student Achievement Award. All winners will be announced at the Renaissance Awards program on June 17, 2003, at the MSU Management Education Center, Troy, Mich.
The IABC/Detroit Renaissance Award program is open to all business communications professionals (members and non-members of IABC/Detroit) in southeast Michigan, northwest Ohio and southwest Ontario. For more information, including a downloadable entry form and category descriptions, visit IABC/Detroit's Web site at www.iabcdetroit.com. Entries must be received by 5 p.m., March 20, 2003.
Numbering nearly 300 members, IABC/Detroit is one of the largest chapters of the International Association of Business Communicators, a worldwide association with more than 13,000 members. IABC, a not-for-profit organization, links communicators in a global network that inspires, establishes and supports the highest professional standards of quality and innovation in organizational communication. The Detroit IABC chapter brings together professional communicators from all specializations to share learning and foster creative communication methods in the field.