Please consult the FAQs below to answer any queries you may have about this year's Excellence Awards.
How many categories are there?
We have one new category this year, making a total of 28 categories - so there should be something to suit everyone.
Where can I find guidance on measurement and evaluation?
AVEs will not be considered a valid measurement metric this year. For guidance on measurement and evaluation, please see the CIPR's new Measurement Toolkit (PDF).
Do you have to be a member to enter the Excellence awards?
No. The CIPR Excellence Awards are open to any organisation, company or individual connected to, or working within, the public relations or communications industries.
Do you offer feedback on entries?
Feedback, in terms of numerical scoring, will be available on request to any non-shortlisted entrant.
Will my entry remain confidential?
Nothing is published without your consent. Winning entries are shown on our website, but we will contact you beforehand to check that the information is ok to be published. If you are shortlisted, your entry will be publicised, but you can make amendments beforehand if you have included confidential information in your PDF.
What happens if my entry is shortlisted?
You will be notified if your entry is shortlisted when the shortlist is published in March 2012. We will be holding panel interviews in April and May 2012. You will be given a date/time indicating when to attend.
Who can attend these panel interviews?
We suggest a maximum of three people to attend the panel interview, which is only 20 minutes long.
Judges are looking for any new information that has come to light, clarification on any questions they may have from the submitted entry, and any additional background to the campaign.
Who judges the entries?
Judging each category will be two CIPR members of good standing and with relevant expertise. For the panel interview, they are joined by a non-PR professional from a relevant field.
If someone in our organisation is a judge, can we still enter the awards?
Yes, but the judge will not be allowed to judge any category in which you have entered.
Will I receive an acknowlegement confirming that you've received my entry?
Yes, receipt of entries will be acknowledged by email within one week of the late closing date.
