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2015 Polaris Awards

Posted by admin on Jul. 23, 2015  /  Subscribe 0

Calling all outstanding public relations professionals in the Inland Empire! The PRSA Inland Empire Chapter is calling for entries for its 2015 Polaris Awards.

The annual awards recognize public relations tactics and programs that successfully incorporate sound research, planning, execution and evaluation. These awards represent the highest standards of performance in the public relations profession in the Inland Empire.  

ELIGIBILITY

All submissions, or a portion of the entry, must have been executed between June 1, 2014 and June 1, 2015. In addition, all submissions must meet one or more of the following criteria:

• Company/client resides in the Inland Empire, except for student category.
• Project was executed in the Inland Empire, except in the case of a student project, which may be a proposal rather than an executed project.
• Open to members of PRSA Inland Empire and non-members.

ENTRY DEADLINES

• Entry Deadline -  Friday, August 28, 2015
• Final Deadline for Entries – Friday, Sept. 4, 2015
• Awards Ceremony – Wednesday, November 18, 2015

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ENTRY FEES

PRSA Inland Empire Members

• Entry Fee: $45 per entry (must be uploaded by Friday, Aug. 28 2015)
• Final Entry Date Fee: $65 per entry (must be uploaded by Friday, Sept. 4, 2015)

Non-members

• Entry Fee: $60 per entry (must be uploaded by Friday, Aug. 28, 2015)
• Final Entry Date Fee: $80 per entry (must be uploaded by Friday, Sept. 4, 2015)

Online Submissions ONLY! The PRSA Inland Empire Polaris Awards submissions are now 100 percent online!

• Simple, easy steps to follow.
• Easy upload of entries via Dropbox.
• No postage or delivery charges.
• Save on paper and supply costs with no binders or copying needed.

All entries must be uploaded to a separate folder in Dropbox. A free account can be created at Dropbox.com.

• Place each entry in a clearly labeled folder in Dropbox identifying the category for the entry, the applicant, and the title of the project.
• Log in to DropBox and create a new folder for the entry using the following protocol:
• [Category-Number]_[Entrant-Name]_Project-Title
• Example: 4_PRSA-Inland-Empire_Annual-Report-2014
• Once the folder is created:
• Create your entry summary and save as a PDF inside the project folder using the same naming protocol.
• Place all files relevant for your entry into this folder.
• Once your entry folder is complete, click "Share Link" in Dropbox.
• Click “Share Folder” icon
• Select “share existing folder”
• Address your message to [email protected] and type a brief message about your entry. Press Share!
• Once you have shared files via Dropbox, please send an email [email protected]  to notify that you have submitted files. We will reply with a confirmation.
  
  
  

Requirements for ALL Entries:

• Entry must be uploaded as one document in PDF format.
• Include a copy of your entry form
• Multimedia files including photos, video (less than five minutes) or audio may be uploaded separately. Entry file name must be the same as the Entry PDF.
• Pages should be no larger than 8 1/2 x 11 inches.
• The document should include any supporting materials referred to in the one- or two-page summary. For example, if you reference a public relations planning document, a copy of the plan should be included.
• Any collateral such as press kits, direct mail pieces, etc.  - please include a screenshot, photograph or rendering within your document.

JUDGING

Members of a PRSA sister chapter will judge entries. Entries can earn up to 100 points.

AWARDS

• Polaris: entry must receive an average score of 90 or more points
• Capella: entry must receive an average score of 75 to 89 points
• From the winning entries, the judges will select an award for the coveted Best of Show honor based on a point system. If an entry does not meet the point criteria, a best of show award may not be given.

ANNUAL POLARIS AWARDS DINNER

The PRSA California Inland Empire Chapter will host its 50th Annual Polaris Awards & Dinner on Nov. 18, 2015 at Center Stage in Fontana. http://centerstagefontana.com/

GUIDELINES

All entries must meet the following criteria. Entries that do not meet these criteria will be disqualified.

• Complete entry form. Entrants are responsible for designating the appropriate category and/or subcategory for each category; judges will not assign category of entries.
• Choose appropriate categories. Entry may be submitted in multiple categories as needed. Each additional category must include a separate form, summary and entry fee.
• Submit each entry online in Dropbox as noted above.
• Prepare a concise summary no longer than two typewritten pages to introduce your entry to the judges. The summary should include the following: Introduction, Research, Planning, Execution and Evaluation.
• All entries that meet the Polaris Awards criteria will be recognized in a multi-media presentation. You must include a jpg or PowerPoint file of one image from your entry (i.e. cover of magazine, press release, web site home page, press kit, etc.) and limit the file size if possible. Ten points will be deducted if not submitted.
• Font size must be no smaller than 10 point font.
• Margins must be a minimum of .5 inches all around.

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