Submit your entries before the FINAL entry deadline: September 27, 2013
With sixteen categories (78 sub-categories), the Construction Marketing STAR™ Awards recognize the best marketing across categories such as advertising, Internet, packaging, trade shows and more. Each category will have STAR and SUPERSTAR winners, along with a BEST in SHOW. The Construction Marketer of the Year™ award recognizes individuals or companies for marketing excellence with regional and national winners.
We have been receiving some great submissions so far and are on track to double participation (again). Here are some FAQ:
Q) Can I still submit a award?
A) Yes, the early entry deadline has passed, but the final entry deadline is Friday, September, 27!
Q) What if I cannot complete the award submission by 9/27?
A) You can pay for your entry or entries by the deadline and complete your submission by October 1, 2013!
Q) What if I do not see an exact marketing category for our project?
A) The 2013 CMA STAR Awards are include 16 categories, and 78 sub-categories encompassing many marketing and communications types. If you do not identify a category, you can call CMA for assistance (630-868-5061), or enter as Other, with a detailed description and CMA will place the submission in the most relevant category.
Q) What are the award submission questions and what is the criteria for judging award submissions?
A) Each submission requires answers to just 3 questions: 1) What is a brief description and objectives? 2) What is the strategy or HOW was the marketing executed? and 3) What were the results? Judging criteria is based on how well each of these questions is answered for a given sub-category. One SUPER STAR, and one STAR award are awarded for each sub-category. To view the award submission form, link here.
Q) Do CMA members have a better chance in winning?
A) No, all entries are judged based on the entry itself and the answers to the questions. CMA members do pay a lower entry fee, and sometimes non-members register for CMA membership to get the lower fees.
Q) Can I see the submission form, or send it in later?
A) Yes, after credit card payment the submission form will open in your web browser. You can upload one or more entry files in the form. Alternatively you can access a PDF version of the award submission form and simply answer the same questions in an email or word doc, email or mail along with samples of your submission.
Q) Can I see examples of past CMA STAR Award winners?
A) Yes, a list of past winners is available on the CMA website, or link to, 2012 Award Winners, 2011 Award Winners.
Judging will be completed by October 31, 2013. Winners will be notified within 7 business days. STAR, SUPERSTAR and BEST of SHOW winners will receive a commemorative certificate, with the option to purchase a statuette/trophy.
Good luck!