Call For Entries: PRISM Awards 2010

The search is on for excellence in the planning, research, implementation and evaluation of public relations and communication campaigns. The Call for Entries for the prestigious and increasingly well-supported PRISM Awards has been announced. With the deadline for submission of entries set for 26 January 2010 – less than 8 weeks away – organisers are hoping for another record-breaking number of submissions.

Now in their 12th year, the PRISM Awards have grown in popularity and credibility. “Enter now and be recognised as the industry’s best”, encourages Bridget von Holdt, Convenor of the PRISM Awards. “Whether your campaign is for internal or external communication, the launch of a new product or service, sponsorship, or crisis communication - the PRISM Awards validate your exceptional work and reinforce the confidence which your clients, stakeholders and prospects have in you. Can you afford not to enter?”

With 25 awards categories, the PRISM Awards present opportunities across the public relations and communication spectrum for companies to be recognised for excellence.

Entrants do not have to be members of the Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa (PRISA) to participate – it is open to all practitioners in corporate departments and consultancies.

The Overall Gold Award Winner will receive:

• Recognition at the Awards event
•  Automatic entry into the world acclaimed IPRA Golden World Awards for excellence in public relations
• Case study feature in Communika, the official publication of PRISA
• Exposure on the PRISA website
• Exposure in the marketing media

For entry forms and more information on the Awards, visit www.prisa.co.za

Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand will be hosting the “hot ‘n stylish” awards ceremony, which will take place on the evening of 31 March 2010.

The 2010 PRISM Awards are sponsored by AV Systems, Gallagher Convention Centre, Leopard’s Leap Wines, Rainbow Production and Star FX.