To recognize NACAA members who excel in communicating programs and ideas to their clientele.
ELIGIBILITY AND JUDGING CRITERIA
Members of NACAA in good standing with their state association are eligible to enter, including team entry members. Extension editors and/or other paraprofessional Extension Communication specialists are not eligible. Only one entry per class per individual. All classes are open to entries from one or more NACAA members with the exception of Class 2 - published photo, Class 5 - personal column and Class 7 - individual newsletter, which are open to individual entries only. Entries must have been used by member between March 15 of the previous year and March 15 of the current year.
Entry materials that have already been state, regional, or national winners are not eligible again. First place national winners may not repeat in consecutive years in the same category. Communications Committee State, Regional, and National Chairs are not eligible to participate in this program.
Judging criteria for each category follows.
ENTRY
Submit materials in a file folder (with folder tab removed). Attach copy of application form on outside. Application form may be photocopied as needed. Do not submit entries in note covers or binders (exception - category 13).
Note: NACAA will do everything possible to safeguard entry materials. However, it is recommended that members duplicate valuable entry materials in case materials are lost.
Each entry must have an abstract. Please refer to page ____ for NACAA Abstract Style.
Abstracts for all state, regional and national winners will be published by NACAA.