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NAGC's 2012 Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Awards Competition

Call for Entries | Top Ten Tips for Coming Out a Winner

Call for Entries

Be recognized! Enter your best work in the National Association of Government Communicator’s 2011 Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Awards Competition. This annual international awards program recognizes superior government communication products and those who produce them.

Download the Call for Entries with complete details and entry forms here
Early bird deadline: Dec. 9, 2011
Final deadline for entries: Jan. 20, 2012

This year there are 41 categories to choose from, including new categories for Blogs, Facebook, YouTube and Best 140 Characters. These enhancements have been made to reflect the changing ways in which we communicate with our audiences. Enter as many categories as you choose in the Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Awards Competition. The number of opportunities to share your best work, innovation, creativity and use of technology may surprise you. One winner will be awarded Best in Show! The following examples show the range of categories for entering your best work:

• Publications
• Media Relations
• Photography
• Graphic Design

• Video, Multimedia
• Electronic Communications
• Branding/Rebranding
• Social Media

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2012 NAGC Communications School

"Government Communicators: Telling America's Stories"

June 5-8, 2012

Sheraton National Hotel, Arlington, Virginia

The NAGC Communications School is the only event of its kind that provides invaluable networking opportunities and practical educational sessions to help government communicators increase their skills.

SPOTLIGHT

Check Out NAGC's "Adventures in Government Communications" Blog!

After a weekend that saw the Eastern U.S. get hammered by Hurricane Irene, a number of government entities have stepped up their communications in order to reach the public. The advent of smart phones has made it possible for many people to use their phones to continue to get information during disasters, making online updates more important than ever. NAGC's "Adventures in Government Communications" blog takes a quick look at a couple of local government entities that have acted quickly to get information online. Check out the blog at http://governmentcommunicators.blogspot.com.

NAGC and Ithaca College Offer Professional Certificate in Strategic Communication Management

In response to feedback from NAGC members, Ithaca College has updated its online professional certificate in Strategic Communication Management.

Get the latest details here | 2011 Offerings and Schedule

NAGC Communicator

of the Year

Adm. Thad Allen

Adm. Thad Allen has been named the "NAGC 2011 Communicator of the Year" for his work during the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill response. Adm. Allen was nominated for this award for his effective communication as the National Incident Commander during the crisis. He will be accepting the award during the 2011 NAGC Communications School in St. Paul, Minnesota. Learn more.

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