Call for Entries

Description. Professional Marketing Association honors the best examples of marketing by members in the previous year with its annual Markie Awards. Awards are presented in 10 categories.

Why Enter? The awards provide an opportunity for each member, and their organization, to be recognized publicly for their accomplishments.

Eligibility. The Markie Awards are open to any member of the Professional Marketing Association. Members from companies with headquarters outside of Bowling Green are required to submit locally produced/created items. Only marketing pieces developed for use and implemented between November 1, 2007 and October 17, 2008 are eligible.

Cost. A non-refundable payment of $10 per entry or $50 for an unlimited number of entries is required. Checks need to be made payable to “Professional Marketing Association”.

Submission Guidelines. To enter the 2008 Markie Awards please submit for each entry:
- A copy of the required materials for the specific category.
- A photo (one shot) of the nomination and logo in a pdf or jpg format on disc.
- A completed entry form with your contact information, the category of the submission, and a brief statement outlining the marketing objective, target audience and results (if applicable).
There is no limit to the number of categories your organization can enter; however, you are only allowed one entry per category per paying PMA member.

Send submissions to:
PMA Markie Awards
c/o Shelli Rose
Greenwood Mall
2625 Scottsville Road
Bowling Green, KY 42104
or bring them to the October PMA meeting.

Deadline. Entries must be received by October 17, 2008. All entries must be retrieved at the conclusion of the PMA Banquet/Markie Awards Presentation.

Notification of winners. Awards will be presented at the PMA Banquet/Markie Awards Presentation on November 18, 2008. Tickets to the event are the responsibility of the nominee.

Questions. If you have questions regarding the PMA Markie Awards, please contact Shelli Rose 270-782-9047 or via e-mail at shelli.rose@generalgrowth.com.

Markie Awards
Entry Categories

Entries will be accepted in the following categories:

1. Brochure
A general corporate publication that outlines your services and capabilities.
Submittal requirements: Two copies of the brochure. Disc with Photo/Logo.

2. Business Card
Submittal requirements: Two copies of the business card. Disc with Photo/Logo.

3. Direct Mail Piece
Print materials sent through the mail to clients and potential clients. Includes postcards, announcements, personal letters, etc.
Submittal requirements: Two copies of the direct mail piece. Disc with Photo/Logo.

4. Marketing Campaign
Promotional campaign that involves more than one medium; such as a mixture of print, advertising, direct mail, specialty items, audio visuals, etc.
Submittal requirements: A representative sampling of materials used during the campaign. Disc with Photo/Logo.

5. Newsletter
A recurring publication with news/feature articles sent to clients and potential clients, and distributed by print or electronic means. (internal or external)
Submittal requirements: Two different issues of the newsletter. Disc with Photo/Logo.

6. Print Advertisement
Newspaper or magazine advertisement used to promote organization/product/service.
Submittal requirements: Two copies of the advertisement. Disc with Photo/Logo.

7. Radio Advertisement
:30 or :60 commercial or public service announcement.
Submittal requirements: CD/cassette of the advertisement. Disc with Photo/Logo.

8. Specialty Item
Includes apparel, gift items, trinkets, etc. intended for promotion and not for sale.
Submittal requirements: Two copies of the item. Disc with Photo/Logo.

9. Television Advertisement
:30 or :60 commercial or public service announcement.
Submittal requirements: DVD or VHS copy of the advertisement. Disc with Photo/Logo.

10. Web Site
Submittal requirements: Include web site address on the entry form.

Click here to download a Word version of the entry form!