CAPIO awards

paul b. clark award

 

Nominate a distinguished communications professional for the Paul B. Clark award.  Honoring the memory of esteemed founding member and colleague Paul B. Clark, the award bearing his name is given to an individual who, in the judgment of the CAPIO Board of Directors, demonstrates exceptional leadership in the communications field. The award recipient is recognized for professional commitment, mentoring of others and fostering a greater understanding of the CAPIO function among professional colleagues, community members and the media.

CAPIO Congratulates 2012 Paul B. Clark Award Recipient Karen Terrill > > >

excellence in communication

CAPIO's "Excellence in Communication" awards recognize the most creative and effective efforts in the areas of communication and marketing campaigns, newsletter production, photography, special events, writing, Web site development and video production.

2012 Award Winners

2011 Award Winners

2010 Award Winners

 

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2013 Awards Categories - Entry Link

1. Print
a. Writing.   Original writing for a program or project addressing a community or agency issue. May include feature article, editorial, opinion piece, news release, speech, copy for advertisement or other message. It may be a stand-alone piece or part of a program/campaign, but only one item of that program/campaign may be entered. 
b. Newsletter.
i. External, community, stakeholders, etc. Must be distributed regularly, at least twice a year.
ii. Internal, employee.  Must be distributed on a regular basis and show a commitment to employee information and relations
c. Other/Special Publication.   Publications, such as an annual report, calendar, schedules, brochures, etc.  May or may not be published routinely and may or may not be part of an ongoing program or campaign.
d. Photography.   Original photos used in a publication (print or electronic, including website, news releases for outside uses, etc.) that effectively, creatively communicate a specific message, communicates a theme or other pertinent topic.
e. Graphics.   Outstanding design that helps to convey a message, support written copy, branding/identity, or otherwise reflects a superior graphic image for the public entity.  If created by outside designer, must emphasize PIO's contribution to effectiveness.
2. Electronic
a. Video Production.
i. Short form. Spots :60 or less, public service or commercial that convey an informational or persuasive message of benefit to the public  or about the entity.
ii. Long form. Informational pieces in excess of one minute that educate, inform, persuade for the benefit of the public or the entity.
b. Website.   Agency or issue-specific site. Visually attractive, informative, ease of navigation, current, relevant information. Discuss analysis of website statistics to show success of website.
c. Online newsletter.   Must be published regularly and readily accessible to the general community, not a duplication of a print newsletter.
d. New Media.   Highlight agency's use of new media to engage community, effective two-way communications, including Facebook, Twitter, blogs, pod/webcasts, etc. Emphasize creative uses, methodology and effectiveness.
e. Media Relations.   An individual or series of interviews in which a complex issue is effectively communicated to the public via electronic media. Emphasis on the spokesperson's messages and communications skills.
3. Campaigns/Programs.   Includes multiple exposures, elements, promoting a specific concept.
a. Crisis Communications/Public Safety.   Including ongoing/general preparedness or specific crisis, man-made or natural. 
b. Marketing/Communications. A limited-term or ongoing campaign designed to achieve a particular result, e.g., voter registration, school vaccinations, water conservation or promotion of a new service, major infrastructure improvement, etc.
c. Ballot Question.   Public education programs to inform voters about a specific issue on an upcoming ballot. (Legally cannot advocate a position but allows the voter to make informed decisions.)
4. Community Relations/Engagement
a. Special events.   One-time or regular (i.e., annual) events of particular importance to the community.
b. Ongoing or ad hoc committees, commissions.   Demonstrable effectiveness to address a specific issue/need. May emphasize creative approach or effective resolution of complex and/or controversial issues.
5. Special
a. Innovation.   Doesn't fit into other categories, demonstrates leadership, innovation, creative approach and success.
b.   "Dollar-Stretcher" award.   Special achievement for notable results with minimal expense.