Submitting Nominations

Entries may be submitted in the following categories:

• Newsletters
• Websites
• Miscellaneous

Submissions for awards will be evaluated on the basis of the following criteria:

• Design: Does the design support clearly identified goals? Is the design creative in concept? Does the design enhance the professional image of the regulatory body?
• Communication System Standards: Have criteria for meeting the established standards been created? How were the requirements for gathering and verification of information followed? How were the quality assurance standards met?
• Innovation: Does the tool involve the effective use of innovative technology? Does the tool utilize an innovative information delivery platform? Are the rights of the individual respected?
• Benefits: How did the tool benefit the target audience? How did the tool enhance the quality of performance of the regulatory body? How was the effectiveness evaluated?

For both the Communication and Education Awards, entries should include a narrative describing the communication system or education program in relation to the outlined criteria. Each of the evaluation criterion should be clearly and separately addressed in the narrative. The judges rely heavily on the jurisdiction's description, thus great emphasis will be placed on the narrative. Jurisdictions may consider it appropriate to submit a sample of the described submission (newsletter, course materials, booklet, CD, etc.). Website entries must include the website address and any necessary passwords for access by award subcommittee members.

Jurisdictions may submit entries and receive awards in more than one category. However, a jurisdiction may not receive an award in the same category for the same program more than once in any three-year period, even if the program has been significantly changed.

Award Recipients