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 13 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 October 16, 2007 and October 21, 2008 are eligible.

Cost. A non-refundable payment of $10 per entry or $50 for an unlimited number of entries is required. Make checks 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 completed entry form.
-OPTIONAL: A photo of the entry in a pdf or jpg format on disc.

Send submissions to:
Katie Frassinelli
352 Three Springs Road
Bowling Green, KY 42104
or bring them to the October PMA meeting.

Deadline. Entries must be received by October 21, 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 member or guest.

Questions. If you have questions regarding the PMA Markie Awards, please contact Katie Frassinelli by calling (270) 782-0800 or by email katie@visitbgky.com.

Markie Awards
Entry Categories

Entries will be accepted in the following categories:

1. Brochure
A general publication that outlines your services and capabilities.
Submittal requirements: Two copies of the brochure.
A. 1-2 Color Brochure
B. 3-4 Color Brochure

2. Business Card
Submittal requirements: Two copies of the business card.

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

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.

5. Newsletter / eNewsletter
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.

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

7. Radio Advertisement
:30 or :60 commercial or public service announcement.
Submittal requirements: CD/cassette or .mp3 file of the advertisement.

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

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

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

11. Fundraising Campaign or Special Event
Fundraising campaign that may involve more than one medium such as a mixture of print, advertising, direct mail, specialty items, audio visuals, etc. Most importantly, please provide your fundraising goal and results.
Submittal requirements: A representative sampling of materials used during the campaign.

12. Press Kit / PR Campaign
A marketing initiative in which free publicity was sought. Include the dollar value of any publicity received as a result of the campaign.
Submittal requirements: A sample press kit or materials sent to media

13. Hodge Podge
Have you done something cool that doesn’t really fall under any of these categories? Submit it under the Hodge Podge category!
Submittal requirements: Include images or a sampling of materials for your entry.

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