Rules of Competition
Regulations
- Submit as many entries as you want! The competition is open to all local government jurisdictions and agencies. Communicators and marketing professionals from other departments within your organization are eligible to enter as well.
- Two complete sets of the required information must be submitted for each entry. Please use the Savvy Checklist for guidance.
- Public relations consultants and/or advertising agencies may submit entries on behalf of their local government clients. Such entries must be submitted under the client's name and jurisdiction.
- More than one entry may be submitted in any category. Also, a given entry may be submitted under more than one category.
- Complete submission packages, including attachments and application forms, are required for each submission. Applicable entry fees must accompany each submission.
- An entry package consists of two complete sets of the following:
- A completed Entry Form
- The entry itself, such as newsletters, publications, videos, program plans
- For websites, include the URL address, plus a printed copy of selected web pages
- For intranet sites and electronic newsletters not accessible to the public, include either instructions on how judges can view the site or provide hard copies, video, or CD.
- Please submit at least two, but no more than four, different issues of newsletters. TV and Video category submissions must be on DVD or VHS 0.5" format, with playtimes noted.
- A descriptive letter as outlined, along with any supporting materials, such as testimonials or survey results
- A short, 50-75 word descriptor of the entry for inclusion in the Savvy Guidebook. It must be submitted on paper with the entry and must also be transmitted electronically by completing the Short Descriptor Form.
- All entries become property of 3CMA, which is not responsible for loss, damage, or return of entries.
- Entrants wishing to have entries returned must make prior arrangements with 3CMA.
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