The 2010 competition’s call for entries and entry packets are only available online this year. And, they’re due in just under three weeks! Entry fees are $55 for members and $65 for nonmembers.

La Plata (Silver) Award Categories include the following campaigns:

·         Community Relations

·         Special Events and Observances

·         Public Service/Public Affairs

·         Marketing Consumer Products, Services or Business to Business

·         Crisis Communications

·         Internal Communications

·         Media Relations

·         Investor Relations

·         Multicultural Communications

·         International Communications

·         Social Media Campaigns

El Bronce (Bronze) Award Categories include the following tactics:

·         Newsletters

·         Magazines

·         Annual Reports

·         Brochures

·         Special Purpose Publications

·         Direct Mail/Direct Response

·         News Releases

·         Media Kits

·         Speeches

·         Feature Stories

·         Editorials/Op-Ed Columns

·         Advertorials

·         Video Programs

·         Audio Programs or Radio PSAs

·         B-roll

·         Press Conferences

·         Web Sites

·         Intranets

·         Webcasts

·         Podcasts

·         Blogs

·         Social Media

·         Smartphone Applications

·         Other Interactive Communications

·         Research/Evaluation

·         Creative Tactics

·         Video News Releases or TV PSAs