Guidelines WhenGuidelines WhenEntering the NACAA Entering the NACAA

Communications Communications ProgramProgram

Communication Committee Communication Committee ContactsContacts

Norman Conrad, Regional Vice-Chair, North East343 Chestnut Street, Suite 3, Mifflinburg, PA 17844Phone number: 570-966-8194E-mail address: ngc1@psu.edu

Keith Mickler, National Chair12 East 4th Ave, Suite 107Rome, GA 30161Phone Number: 706-295-6210E-mail: mickler@uga.edu

David Whitson, Regional Vice-Chair, North Central201 N. College, Neosho, MO 64850Phone number: 417-455-9500E-mail address: whitsond@missouri.edu

Robert Call, Regional Vice-Chair, West450 S. Haskell, Wilcox, AZ 85643Phone number: 520-384-3594E-mail address: recall@ag.arizona.edu

Jerry Clemons, Regional Vice-Chair, Southern640 S. 6th Street, Suite B, Arkadelphia, AR 71923Phone number: 870-246-2281E-mail address: jclemons@uaex.edu

Communications Awards Communications Awards ProgramProgram

Purpose:To recognize NACAA members who excel

in communicating programs and ideas to their clientele

Entering the awards programEntering the awards program

Very Simple…

• Fill out the application.

• Write the abstract.

• Submit the application to the State Committee Chair.

Eligibility and JudgingEligibility and Judging

• Members of NACAA

• One entry per class per individual

• Entries may be a team effort

• Individual effort is required only in:• Class 2 published photo• Class 5 personal column• Class 7 individual newsletter

More on eligibilityMore on eligibility

• Submitted material must be used by member between March 15th of previous year to March 15th of current contest year

• Previous state/regional/national winning entry material not eligible for use during following contest year

• National winners not eligible to compete in same category during the following contest year

• State Chairs may enter any class

EntryEntry1. Obtain an application form from

• The “County Agent” Special Edition• www.NACAA.com

2. Print neatly or type• Name and Position• Social Security Number• Telephone Number and Fax Number• Office Address, City, State, Zip Code• E-mail Address• County and Region

If team effort . . .If team effort . . .

. . . also include• Name of group leader• Address of group leader• Media information• Press Releases made directly to the media?

Yes/No

Important CriteriaImportant Criteria

• National Winners and Finalist must register and attend NACAA AM/PIC to receive award

• Your signature and date must be included on entry form

• Signature of state committee chair must be included

DeadlineDeadline

Entries must be delivered by March 15th ofcontest year to the state chair.

Special instructionsSpecial instructions

Complete the form and attach it to a manila folder

• Cut form along dotted lines and attach to folder• Consider removing the tab of the folder for easy shipping in

large envelope

More special instructionsMore special instructions

Create a pocket inside the manila folder to insert your3.5” floppy or CD by:

• Building one or

• Attaching (glue, staple, or tape) an envelope to the inside of the folder

AbstractAbstractAll entries must be accompanied by an abstract.

The abstract must include:• Title • Group Leader’s Name• State and County• Team members• Summary

• Objectives• Purpose (why, when, how, audience number, results &

impact)• How prepared

• How was the piece recorded, edited, printed, duplicated, distributed?

More Abstract InformationMore Abstract Information

Abstracts must be submitted in two forms• Submit on a 3.5” floppy disk or a CD.• Submit a hard copy of the abstract

When writing your abstract, use style appropriate for other recognition programs.

Note: Regional and National abstracts will be published

Class 1.Class 1.RadioRadio

• Submit tape (standard 1 7/8 inches per second)• or CD• Length: 1 to 15 minutes• Include:

• Date and time used• Station aired• Where taped (office or station)

Class 2. Class 2. Published Photo & CaptionPublished Photo & Caption

• One or more black and white or color photo that tells a story

• Include the clipping, cut line and story• Pictures should be 5X7• If submitting digital photos, send on a disk in jpeg

format and a printed copy.

Class 3. Class 3. 35mm slides/Transparencies 35mm slides/Transparencies

or Computer Generated Graphics or Computer Generated Graphics PresentationPresentation

• If submitting slides:• Include no more than 80 slides• Place slides in clear plastic sleeves

• Designated portion for judging should be less than 15 minutes

• Power Point on a disk is acceptable• Written script must be included with designated

portion to be judged highlighted.

Class 4. Class 4. Direct Mail Promotional PieceDirect Mail Promotional Piece

• Submit one short, promotional item• Indicate audience• Number distributed• Results/impact

Class 5. Class 5. Personal ColumnPersonal Column

Submit clippings and original copy for 2 (two) columns• Must be different dates• Photo copies will be accepted

Class 6. Class 6. Feature StoryFeature Story

• Submit clipping and original copy of one article• A news feature story will be accepted• Photo copies will be accepted

Class 7. Class 7. Newsletter, IndividualNewsletter, Individual

• Two different issues of a newsletter written/edited by member

• Indicate audience• Number distributed• Results/impact

Class 8. Class 8. Newsletter, TeamNewsletter, Team

• Submit two issues written or edited by one or more members of the team. Team may include members from multiple counties or agencies.

• Indicate audience• Indicate results/impact

Class 9. Class 9. Videotape/TelevisionVideotape/Television

• Submit presentation• Indicate segment that is not over 15 minutes• ½ inch video cassette or DVD• Submit only portion to be judged

• Indicate audience• Indicate results/impact

Class 10. Class 10. Fact SheetFact Sheet

• Submit an educational piece • Single sheet of paper• Single subject

• Indicate audience• Indicate results/impact

Class 11. Class 11. PublicationPublication

• Submit an educational publication on one or more subjects • More than one page• May be bulletin or brochure

• Indicate • Audience• Purpose• Number distributed• Results/impact• Agent’s role

Class 12.Class 12.Home pageHome page

• Submit website address• Member submitting the entry must be the primary

person responsible for content, design and maintenance

• Indicate• Audience• Purpose• Number Distributed• Results/impact• Agent’s Role

Class 13. Class 13. Learning Module/NotebookLearning Module/Notebook

• Submit the total materials written and compiled as a learning/teaching aid

• May consist of more than one media• Significant portions must be the work of the entrant• Indicate

• Audience• Purpose• Number Distributed• Results/Impact• Agent’s Role

Benefits of Awards ProgramBenefits of Awards Program• Program Recognition

• Program Evaluation

• Financial Awards

• Lead to improved educational opportunities of clientele.

For more information contact your For more information contact your state chair or regional vice-chair.state chair or regional vice-chair.

“Best of Luck”and

Thanks for your participation!