How do I complete my submission?

Option A

Submission Summary – A maximum two (2) page summary of the submission must be attached to each entry form. It should include a brief description of the following areas:

  • Research
  • Planning, strategy, analysis
  • Execution, production, and communication
  • Evaluation

Option B

You can frame your entry in the following four statements (maximum two pages):

Statement of Purpose

  • Why did you produce this communications piece?
  • Outline your reasons under the following headings:
    1. Target audience
    2. Strategy
    3. Message(s)

Specific Communications Objectives

  • What did you hope to accomplish?
  • Did you fulfill your objectives?

Statement of Human and Financial Resources

  • What resources were used for this project?
  • Was it completed on budget?
  • Provide a detailed budget for the project.

Evidence of Measurement

  • How do you know you achieved your results?
  • The summary adds clarity to the submission and allows the judges to see
  • quickly the rationale and organization behind each entry.

Supporting Information

All supporting information should be included in a either a three-ring 1″ binder or submitted in PDF format. The entry form and summary should be followed by the detailed supporting information, organized by the aforementioned areas.

Associated Materials

Bulky materials such as CDs, videotapes, posters and photographs should be clearly labeled and safely affixed to the three-ring binder in some way. We accept the following formats:

  • CD/DVD ROM: Documents in PDF Format
  • Videoclips: DVD or VHS
  • Posters/Photographs
  • Promotional items as produced

Note: All submissions and supporting documents become the property of CPRS and will not be returned.