Awards

Each year the Society for New Communications Research presents the prestigious SNCR Excellence in New Communications Awards.

These awards honor corporations, governmental and nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, media outlets, and individuals who are innovating the use of social media, ICT, mobile media, online communities and virtual worlds and collaborative technologies in the areas of business, media, and professional communications, including advertising, marketing, public relations and corporate communications, as well as entertainment, education, politics, and social initiatives.

Awards are granted in six divisions:

  • Corporate
  • Government
  • Media
  • Nonprofit/NGO
  • Academic
  • Technology Innovation (for New Communications and Social Media Technology Vendors)

We have seven (7) categories this year.

1. Online Reputation Management

A case study submission in this category should explain how an organization is monitoring conversations and content online related to its brand, product or service. The case study should also explain what the organization is doing to either encourage or counter this information online.

An example: An organization that found consumer criticism of its service online, and what it did to discover, strategize and respond to that criticism. An explanation of the outcome of the response would also aid the nomination.

2. Behind the Firewall

A case study submission in this category should explain how an organization is using new communication and/or social media tools internally to enhance employee communications

An example: An organization that uses a blog internally to communicate with employees, or has built an internal online community for its employees.

3. Blogger Relations

A case study submission in this category should explain how an organization is proactively engaging and building relationships with bloggers as part of an initiative, campaign, or ongoing program.

An example: An organization that successfully worked with its industry bloggers around a milestone or an announcement.

4. External Communications & Communities

A case study submission in this category should explain how an organization is communicating with and/or participating in external online communities. This includes both online communities built and managed by the organization as well as other communities and social networks.

An example: An organization that has official spokespeople participating in an industry forum or message board. The external community could also be associated with a social network, like Facebook or MySpace.

5. New Media Creation

A case study submission in this category should explain how an organization is creating and using social media and new communications tools and technologies, with an emphasis on audio, video and imagery.

An example: An organization that created a podcast series or a video blog. An explanation of why a particular medium was chosen and how it aided with a communication or marketing strategy would be helpful.

6. Collaboration & Co-creation

A case study submission in this category should explain how an organization is using new media tools to either help groups and teams communicate and collaborate in new ways, or is using new media as the means for enabling outside sources to provide input and ideas in a collaborative way.

An example: An organization that’s using a wiki to communicate and exchange ideas. Another example nomination could be an organization that’s enabling consumer to submit their ideas and inputs on products and services.

7. Mobile Media

A case study submission in this category should explain how an organization is using mobile media in its communication or marketing projects.

An example: An organization creating mobile applications or using SMS as part of a campaign or initiative.

In addition, the SNCR Fellows select the following:

(Note: No submissions or nominations will be accepted for these special awards) 

Visionary of the Year: Awarded to one outstanding individual whose ideas and achievements have contributed inspiration and leadership to the evolution of the new media and communications landscape.

Innovator of the Year: Awarded to the organization or individual(s) whose technological innovations had the most impact on the communications and media industry

Brand of the Year: Awarded to the organization that made the most significant advances in utilizing new communications and social media tools, technologies and practices. No entries or nominations will be accepted for these special awards.The Excellence in New Communications Awards are presented by the Society for New Communications Research, a global nonprofit 501(c)(3) think tank dedicated to the advanced study of new media and communications tools, technologies and emerging modes of communication, and their effect on traditional communications, business, culture and society.

 

ENTRY FEES

FREE for SNCR members - for membership rates, levels & benefits, visit http://www.sncr.org/membership

Non-member Fees:

  • $49.USD per entry through 8/8/08
  • $70.USD per entry from 8/8/08 - 9/8/08

A portion of your entry fee is tax-deductible, and all proceeds benefit SNCR.

ENTRY DEADLINE FOR THE 2008 SNCR EXCELLENCE IN NEW COMMUNICATIONS AWARD:

SEPTEMBER 8, 2008 (No extensions will be granted.)

CLICK HERE & SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY TODAY!

If you have questions, please email info@sncr.org or call +1 650-331-0083. Thank you for your participation!