MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2020
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2020
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IABC NASHVILLE LEADERSHIP AWARDS
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AWARDS CELEBRATION
NOMINATION DEADLINE
2020 MUSIC CITY GOLD PEN AWARDS
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020
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We are proud to support three Leadership Awards designed to honor outstanding IABC Nashville communicators! Our goal is to recognize and permanently honor our members for their outstanding achievements and positive impact on our profession and IABC Nashville. These awards include the following categories:
COMMUNICATOR OF THE YEAR A BUSINESS COMMUNICATOR THAT DEMONSTRATES EXCELLENCE IN THE INDUSTRY AND WITHIN IABC NASHVILLE
IABC Nashville is the local chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators, serving middle Tennessee and southern Kentucky. The Nashville chapter is one of more than 100 chapters in 70 countries, with a mission to provide professional development and networking opportunities to members, as well as the larger communications community. In 2017, they received the Small Chapter of the Year Award for outstanding efforts to bring professional communicators together in significant and inspiring ways. The chapter is diverse, with members representing agencies, government, corporations, universities, and nonprofit organizations. IABC Nashville also offers ties to job bank services and the annual Music City Gold Pen Awards program. IABC is the only place to connect with communicators globally.
WHO WE ARE
ABOUT THE 2020 IABC NASHVILLE LEADERSHIP AWARDS
Below are the important dates for this year’s Leadership Awards: Call for Nominations– June 1, 2020 Nomination Deadline– August 21, 2020, at 11:59 CST Notification of Honorees– October 2, 2020 Awards Reception– November 2, 2020 at the IABC Nashville Music City Gold Pen Awards Luncheon These three professional recognition awards are not to be confused with our Music City Gold Pen Awards, which highlight some of the best communications work in the region created by seasoned business communicators.
HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE lifetime achievement award and the highest honor IABC NASHVILLE bestows on an individual
RISING STAR A Young PROFESSIONAL who IS shaping the future of IABC NASHVILLE
The IABC Nashville Rising Star Award annually recognizes the efforts of professionals new to the communications profession within IABC Nashville. Join us in saluting the young, dynamic leaders who are shaping the future of IABC. If you or someone you know is new to the communication profession, an IABC star, and an active participant in the community, please complete the nomination form online. Nominations from peers in the association (and self-nominations) will be reviewed by a selection committee of IABC members. Only one person may be recognized as the IABC Nashville Rising Star each year. Nominations can be filled out on the online form located in on the IABC Nashville website in the link below: https://www.cognitoforms.com/IABCNashville/RisingStarNomination
RISING STAR
PROCESS A call for nominations is issued by IABC Nashville and promoted through the chapter’s communication channels, including the website, email announcements, social media, and special outreach to chapter leaders and senior members. The award will be presented at the annual Music City Gold Pen Awards. The Honoree will be notified approximately one (1) month prior to the awards celebration. Nominations include details about the nominee’s career achievements, along with two professional references, including one from an IABC member in good standing. The Selection Committee will assess nominations against established criteria only by materials provided through the nomination and reference checks. The Committee shall decide by consensus if a nomination meets the criteria. The Vice President of Awards will notify by phone the successful candidate. The Vice President of Awards also contacts any unsuccessful nominees and their chief nominator to provide input/encouragement on how to enhance the nomination and resubmit it in a future year, if appropriate. TIMELINE Call for Nominations– June 1, 2020 Nomination Deadline– August 21, 2020, at 11:59 CST Notification of Honoree– October 2, 2020 Awards Reception– November 2, 2020 at the IABC Nashville Music City Gold Pen Awards Luncheon ELIGIBILITY The nominee must be an active member of IABC Nashville in good standing with the association. The nominee must have no more than five (5) years’ experience in the communications profession. The nominee must have volunteer experience within IABC. SELECTION CRITERIA Nominations are evaluated according to the following criteria with equal weight given to each area: Demonstrates a strong commitment to continuing professional development and the communications profession. Demonstrates exceptional communications skills. Demonstrated service to IABC as a local, regional and/or international volunteer. NOMINATION FORM To nominate an individual, please provide the following using the online form: Nominee Name Title Organization Address Phone Number Email Member Number (optional) IABC Affiliation Nominator Name Title Organization Address Phone Number Email IABC Affiliation References (two) Name Title Organization Address Phone Number Email IABC Affiliation (if any) Nomination Letter Submit a nomination letter (no more than two pages) describing why you/or the nominee should be considered for this award taking into special consideration the selection criteria above. Please include a list of IABC involvement.
2020 IABC NASHVILLE LEADERSHIP AWARDS
The IABC Nashville Communicator of the Year Award annually recognizes an IABC Nashville member who demonstrates excellence in communication and leadership. Nominations from peers in the association (and self-nominations) will be reviewed by a selection committee of IABC members. Only one person may be recognized as the Communicator of the Year each year. Nominations can be filled out on the online form located in on the IABC Nashville website in the link below: https://www.cognitoforms.com/IABCNashville/CommunicatorOfTheYearNomination
PROCESS A call for nominations is issued by IABC Nashville and promoted through the chapter’s communication channels, including the website, email announcements, social media, and special outreach to chapter leaders and senior members. The award will be presented at the annual Music City Gold Pen Awards. The Honoree will be notified approximately one (1) month prior to the awards celebration. Nominations must be signed by three (3) IABC members, at least one of whom should be a current member of the IABC Nashville Board of Directors. The Selection Committee will assess nominations against established criteria, which in many respects, mirror the IABC Fellow criteria. The Committee shall decide by consensus if a nomination meets the criteria. The Vice President of Awards will notify by phone the successful candidate. The Vice President of Awards also contacts any unsuccessful nominees and their chief nominator to provide input/encouragement on how to enhance the nomination and resubmit it in a future year, if appropriate. TIMELINE Call for Nominations – June 1, 2020 Nomination Deadline – August 21, 2020, at 11:59 CST Notification of Honoree – October 2, 2020 Awards Reception – November 2, 2020 at the Music City Gold Pen Awards Luncheon ELIGIBILITY The nominee must be an active member of IABC Nashville in good standing with the association. The nominee must have at least one (1) year tenure at his/her current position as of the nomination date. The nominee must have more than ten (10) years’ experience in the communications profession. The nominee must have volunteer experience within IABC. SELECTION CRITERIA Nominations are evaluated according to the following criteria with equal weight given to each area: Demonstrates exceptional leadership, management and communications skills. Develops communication strategies that contribute to the ongoing success of their organization or client organizations. Exemplifies the role of leader in communications. Demonstrated service to IABC as a local, regional and/or international volunteer (leader). NOMINATION FORM To nominate an individual, please provide the following using the online form: Nominee Name Title Organization Address Phone Number Email Member Number (optional) IABC Affiliation Nominator Name Title Organization Address Phone Number Email IABC Affiliation References (two) Name Title Organization Address Phone Number Email IABC Affiliation (if any) Nomination Letter Submit a nomination letter (no more than two pages) describing why you/or the nominee should be considered for this award taking into special consideration the selection criteria above. Please include a list of IABC involvement.
COMMUNICATOR OF THE YEAR
PROCESS A call for nominations is issued by IABC Nashville and promoted through the chapter's communication channels, including the website, email announcements, social media and special outreach to chapter leaders and senior members. The award will be presented at the annual Music City Gold Pen Awards. Finalist will be notified approximately one (1) month prior to the conference. Nominations should include details about the nominee’s career achievements, along with letters of support from a variety of sources. Nominations must be signed by three (3) IABC members, at least one of whom should be a current member of the IABC Nashville Board of Directors. The Selection Committee will assess nominations against established criteria, which in many respects, mirror the IABC Fellow criteria. The Committee shall decide by consensus if a nomination meets the criteria. The Vice President of Awards will notify the successful candidate. The Vice President of Awards also contacts any unsuccessful nominees and their chief nominator to provide input/encouragement on how to enhance the nomination and resubmit it in a future year, if appropriate. TIMELINE Call for Nominations– June 1, 2020 Nomination Deadline– August 21, 2020, at 11:59 CST Notification of Honoree– October 2, 2020 Awards Reception– November 2, 2020 at the IABC Nashville Music City Gold Pen Awards Luncheon ELIGIBILITY The nominee must be a senior communicator who has contributed to IABC Nashville, the IABC Southern Region (or legacy Districts), or IABC at the international level. The nominee does not need to be a current member, but current membership preferred. SELECTION CRITERIA Contribution to the communication field and profession: Major achievements leading to positive and direct impact. Communication career achievement: Communication-related career achievements leading to demonstrable results, scope of responsibilities, advancements, years in the field, education level. Authorship, speaking and lecturing (on communications topics): Books, articles, columns, research papers, seminars, courses, level of professorship demonstrating sustained leadership in one or more areas of expertise or evidence of how the nominee has shared knowledge of the profession with others. Contributions to IABC Nashville: Chapter/district/regional/ international board and committee activity, presentations to chapters and districts/regions, articles written for IABC publications Other: Professional recognition and/or other professional accreditation, awards, citations, honors, community activities and other business-related activities NOMINATION FORM To nominate an individual, please provide the following using the online form: Nominee Name Title Organization Address Phone Number Email Member Number (optional) IABC Affiliation Nominator (Three) Name Title Organization Address Phone Number Email IABC Affiliation Nomination Letter Submit a nomination letter (no more than four pages) describing why you/or the nominee should be considered for this award taking into special consideration the selection criteria above. Please include a list of IABC involvement.
HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE
The IABC Nashville Hall of Fame Award is a lifetime achievement award and is the highest honor IABC Nashville bestows on an individual member. The IABC Nashville Hall of Fame has been established to recognize an outstanding business communicator whose work over the years has brought credit to IABC, the profession, their organization, clients and communities, and whose contributions have raised the standards of professional communications within IABC Nashville. Nominations from peers in the association will be reviewed by a selection committee of IABC members. Only one person may be inducted into the IABC Nashville Hall of Fame each year. Nominations can be filled out on the online form located in on the IABC Nashville website in the link below: https://www.cognitoforms.com/IABCNashville/HallOfFameNomination
Questions? Contact Kellie Davie, APR Vice President of Awards and Communications IABC Nashville Email: kdavie@keycompr.com Phone: (615) 461-0682 nashville.iabc.com
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