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Here is a list of questions the judges will consider when evaluating entries.

Professional Entry - Tiers 1 & 2:

Research | 20 points maximum

    Instructions to entrant: Summarize the situation and/or provide information gathered through formal or informal research methods.

    • Did the practitioner give enough information to understand the project?
    • Was the type and quantity of research sufficient to the task?
    • Was the analysis of the data reasonable?


    Planning | 30 points maximum

    Instructions to entrant: State the objectives, qualitative and/or quantitative, which this program or tool was designed to achieve. Objectives should be specific, measurable, attainable, audience-specific, relevant, outcome-oriented, and time-specific.

    • Were measurable objectives set?
    • Did the practitioner understand the difference between goals, objectives, and strategies?
    • Did the practitioner identify key publics and plan accordingly?
    • How well were PR tools utilized? (i.e., writing, organization, editing, and design)


    Implementation | 20 points maximum

    Instructions to entrant: Outline steps used to achieve the stated objectives.

    • Was the practitioner thorough and detailed in the implementation of tactics/actions?
    • Did the practitioner establish and follow a timeline, Gantt chart, or other project management method?
    • Is the final project professional, attractive, well organized, easy to read, and eye-catching?


    Evaluation | 20 points maximum

    Instructions to entrant: Explain how the success of the program or tool was measured. Report how well it achieved its objective. Include a budget or financial outlay, or if this is a pro-bono project, give a value for the hours donated, etc.

    • Did the project fulfill its goal and objectives? Were results measurable and measured?
    • Do the results reflect their purpose or even go beyond expectations?
    • Does the entry material support the description of the results?
    • Did the practitioner utilize the project budget wisely?
    • Did the budget "limit" or "expand" the effectiveness of the project?


    Creativity | 10 points maximum

    Did the practitioner use a fresh approach to the project?

    • Did the practitioner think outside the box?
    • Is color, type, and art used creatively (if applicable)?
    • Were limitations cleverly overcome?
    • How well do the elements support the concept?

    Professional Entry - Tier 3:

    Research | 10 points maximum

      Instructions to entrant: Summarize the situation and/or provide information gathered through formal or informal research methods.

      • Did the practitioner give enough information to understand the project?
      • Was the type and quantity of research sufficient for the task?
      • Was the analysis of the data reasonable?


      Planning | 20 points maximum

      Instructions to entrant: State the objectives, qualitative and/or quantitative, which this program or tool was designed to achieve. Objectives should be specific, measurable, attainable, audience-specific, relevant, outcome-oriented, and time-specific.

      • Were measurable objectives set?
      • Did the practitioner understand the difference between goals, objectives, and strategies?
      • Did the practitioner identify key publics and plan accordingly?
      • How well were PR tools utilized? (i.e., writing, organization, editing, and design)


      Implementation | 40 points maximum

      Instructions to entrant: Outline steps used to achieve the stated objectives.

      • Was the practitioner thorough and detailed in the implementation of tactics/actions?
      • Did the practitioner establish and follow a timeline, Gantt chart, or other project management method?
      • Is the final project professional, attractive, well organized, easy to read, and eye-catching?


      Evaluation | 10 points maximum

      Instructions to entrant: Explain how the success of the program or tool was measured. Report how well it achieved its objective. Include a budget or financial outlay, or if this is a pro-bono project, give a value for the hours donated, etc.

      • Did the project fulfill its goal and objectives? Were results measurable and measured?
      • Do the results reflect its purpose or even go beyond expectations?
      • Does the entry material support the description of the results?
      • Did the practitioner utilize the project budget wisely?
      • Did the budget "limit" or "expand" the effectiveness of the project?


      Creativity | 20 points maximum

      Did the practitioner use a fresh approach to the project?

      • Did the practitioner think outside the box?
      • Is color, type, and art used creatively (if applicable)?
      • Were limitations cleverly overcome?
      • How well do the elements support the concept?

      Student Entries:

      Research | 20 points maximum

        Instructions to entrant: Summarize the situation and/or provide information gathered through formal or informal research methods.

        • Did the student do adequate primary and secondary research?
        • Did the research document the need for the campaign?
        • Did the student demonstrate an understanding of the importance and types of research?
        • Did the research document the brand/image the organization wished to project with design?


        Planning | 20 points maximum

        Instructions to entrant: State the objectives, qualitative and/or quantitative, which this program or tool was designed to achieve. Objectives should be specific, measurable, attainable, audience-specific, relevant, outcome-oriented, and time-specific.

        • Did the plan clearly define measurable objectives?
        • Did the student provide a timeline?
        • Did the student demonstrate an understanding of the importance of planning?


        Implementation | 50 points maximum

        Instructions to entrant: Outline steps used to achieve the stated objectives.

        • Would the tactics and communications achieve the stated objectives/fit the target publics?
        • If communications were included, were they done correctly (such as using AP style, proper formatting)?
        • How creative were the tactics?
        • Correct grammar, punctuation, etc. throughout entry?


        Evaluation | 10 points maximum

        Instructions to entrant: Explain how the success of the program or tool was measured. Report how well it achieved its objective. Include a budget or financial outlay, or if this is a pro-bono project, give a value for the hours donated, etc.

        • Did the student clearly plan an evaluation method to use if the entry had been implemented?
        • Did the evaluation measure set objectives?

         

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