Comments on: The “Oscars” of Communication http://blogs.iabc.com/chair/archives/2007/04/02/the-oscars-of-communication/ A gathering place for professional communicators Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:09:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Cloreth Greene, ABC http://blogs.iabc.com/chair/archives/2007/04/02/the-oscars-of-communication/#comment-12319 Cloreth Greene, ABC Sun, 15 Apr 2007 22:15:34 +0000 http://blogs.iabc.com/chair/archives/2007/04/02/the-oscars-of-communication/#comment-12319 The Blue Panel Judging experience was camaraderie, cooperation, hard work and respect at the zenith. And huge doses of fun! It embodied the essence and meaning of the "I": a truly awesome IABC adventure. It's not everyday that one cops an Oscar (even when it's one to be eaten!) and I'll treasure the memory of winning one for being a communications professional. Thanks to all the coordinators, hosts, caterers and fellow judges who made the weekend truly memorable. Cheers all round! The Blue Panel Judging experience was camaraderie, cooperation, hard work and respect at the zenith. And huge doses of fun! It embodied the essence and meaning of the “I”: a truly awesome IABC adventure. It’s not everyday that one cops an Oscar (even when it’s one to be eaten!) and I’ll treasure the memory of winning one for being a communications professional. Thanks to all the coordinators, hosts, caterers and fellow judges who made the weekend truly memorable. Cheers all round!

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~Jerry

]]> By: suzanne salvo http://blogs.iabc.com/chair/archives/2007/04/02/the-oscars-of-communication/#comment-12305 suzanne salvo Wed, 11 Apr 2007 01:44:16 +0000 http://blogs.iabc.com/chair/archives/2007/04/02/the-oscars-of-communication/#comment-12305 I'll say it again - judging on the Blue Ribbon Panel is THE BEST gig in IABC. Loved it, loved it, loved it! Hard work but always inspiring and fun. Jeff PLEASE ask me back next year! See photos here: http://www.salvophoto.com/brpfun/ Suzanne Salvo I’ll say it again - judging on the Blue Ribbon Panel is THE BEST gig in IABC. Loved it, loved it, loved it! Hard work but always inspiring and fun. Jeff PLEASE ask me back next year! See photos here: http://www.salvophoto.com/brpfun/

Suzanne Salvo

]]> By: Jennifer Wah, ABC http://blogs.iabc.com/chair/archives/2007/04/02/the-oscars-of-communication/#comment-12303 Jennifer Wah, ABC Thu, 05 Apr 2007 23:21:27 +0000 http://blogs.iabc.com/chair/archives/2007/04/02/the-oscars-of-communication/#comment-12303 Thanks for the kind words, Todd. I was humbled to see such talent assembled in one location to review and judge the best of the best in business communication from around the world. As one former Gold Quill winner who was with us remarked: "I have a new appreciation for how hard it is to win! These judges are holding the bar REALLY high." We certainly did, and I'm proud of that. For others reading this who may be wondering how you can get in on a exclusive gig like the Gold Quill Blue Ribbon Panel, here are my tips for increasing your chances of an invitation someday: 1. Do great work; hold the bar high in your own workplace, always making sure you know your audience and are measuring your communication objectives against your organization's bottom line, whatever that may be. 2. Enter (and win) Gold Quill: Our own peer-judged program is the only global award of its kind, and a valuable learning experience. 3. Judge IABC awards: You'll gain invaluable insight into #1 and #2, above; you'll get inspired, and you'll help us all learn from your experience. 4. Become accredited: Three-quarters of this year's Blue Ribbon Panel proudly wear the letters "ABC" after their names. Most of them have done all three of the above, and every day they uphold the high standards they know firsthand from their accreditation experience. IABC's Gold Quill Awards program IS unique, but so are the many steps and people involved who make it so. See you on the red carpet in New Orleans! Jennifer Wah, ABC Chair, 2007 IABC Gold Quill Awards p.s. Congrats to this year's winners - watch for a complete list soon! Thanks for the kind words, Todd.

I was humbled to see such talent assembled in one location to review and judge the best of the best in business communication from around the world. As one former Gold Quill winner who was with us remarked: “I have a new appreciation for how hard it is to win! These judges are holding the bar REALLY high.”

We certainly did, and I’m proud of that.

For others reading this who may be wondering how you can get in on a exclusive gig like the Gold Quill Blue Ribbon Panel, here are my tips for increasing your chances of an invitation someday:
1. Do great work; hold the bar high in your own workplace, always making sure you know your audience and are measuring your communication objectives against your organization’s bottom line, whatever that may be.

2. Enter (and win) Gold Quill: Our own peer-judged program is the only global award of its kind, and a valuable learning experience.

3. Judge IABC awards: You’ll gain invaluable insight into #1 and #2, above; you’ll get inspired, and you’ll help us all learn from your experience.

4. Become accredited: Three-quarters of this year’s Blue Ribbon Panel proudly wear the letters “ABC” after their names. Most of them have done all three of the above, and every day they uphold the high standards they know firsthand from their accreditation experience.

IABC’s Gold Quill Awards program IS unique, but so are the many steps and people involved who make it so.

See you on the red carpet in New Orleans!
Jennifer Wah, ABC
Chair, 2007 IABC Gold Quill Awards

p.s. Congrats to this year’s winners - watch for a complete list soon!

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