Guest post by Deanne Levander
This is a plea for help with the International Summit Awards competition. We have sent a call for judges but still need a number of experienced judges for this year’s International Summit Awards Competition.
Do you have what it takes to be a judge?
To judge in the International Competition, you should have judged in three or more local or regional competitions and be familiar with the responsibilities of being a judge. There is a judge handbook on STC's competitions page (see Judging Forms header); spend a minute checking it out to find out what it takes to be a judge. Do you have what it takes?
What is in it for me?
There are a number of professional development benefits from being an International Competition judge:
- Learn what other companies are doing with their technical communication. How do your materials compare with award-winning materials? What can you learn from them?
- Meet professional colleagues through your team experience. Being part of an International Judging team is part of a great network.
- Share your expertise. Through your comments and judgment, entrants build their expertise. We raise the bar of excellence with every competition.
How do I apply?
Go to https://www.mblast.com/mr.asp?2.257689.7. Be sure to follow the instructions from the first page through the last. If you do not work for a company, add your name to the company field. Although we have tested the online form, there still might be one or two hiccups. If you have any problem with the online form, email Deanne Levander.
What is the schedule?
Most judging will take place during the month of March. We hope to have entries to judge teams by 1 March.
How many entries will I have?
It really depends on how many judges apply and are accepted. We would like to keep the number of entries per judge to five (5) entries. Right now, we are looking at about 15 entries per judge. Please help your fellow judges!
Who can I talk to if I have more questions?
Please email any questions regarding this year's International Summit Awards competition to Jackie Damrau.