Bronze Quill Categories

All entries, regardless of category, will be judged on creativity, technical expertise, content, and effectiveness in meeting stated objectives.

Ongoing Publications
(This includes internal or external publications, in any of the following formats. Entrants must submit three different issues of the publication.)
Magazine/magapaper/newspaper—circulation 5,000+
Magazine/magapaper/newspaper—circulation up to 5,000
Newsletter—circulation 5,000+
Newsletter—circulation up to 5,000
Electronic newsletter
Electronic magazine

One-time Publications
(This includes internal or external publications, in any of the following formats. Please submit only one published item.)
Annual report—circulation 5,000+
Annual report—circulation up to 5,000
Brochure—three or more colors
Brochure—one or two colors
Special print item (poster, calendar, invitation, flyer, etc.)
Direct mail

Writing
(This category encompasses original material written for a particular communications project. Please submit only one published item.)
News writing
Feature writing
Brochure copy
Ad/PSA copy
Direct mail copy
Speech writing
Web copy
E-mail/e-marketing copy

Design or Illustration of a Publication/Special Project
(This category is for design of internal or external publications, in all formats except electronic. Please submit one copy of the printed piece featuring the layout and design. Please note that for this category, writing/copy is not judged.)

Electronic and Digital Communications
(This category includes computer-based communications projects produced for internal or external audiences. Please submit the appropriate media plus any accompanying print material. If you are submitting an intranet site that is password protected, you must provide a password for the site to be used during judging.)
Computer-based presentations, CD-ROMs, electronic brochures, and multimedia presentations
Video programs
Web sites (Internet, intranet, extranet)
Podcasts
Blogs
Wikis

Programs and Campaigns
(This category includes total communication programs that use a combination of methods including, but not limited to, planning, print materials, face-to-face communication, events, audiovisual, etc. Presentation of relevant research, audience definitions and project evaluation count heavily in the judging criteria.)
Community Relations
Customer/Investor/Supplier Relations
Media Relations
Employee Relations/Communication
Special Events and Observances
Marketing Communications
Reputation Management Plans and Programs

Wild Card
(This category applies to any entry that does not fit into the other categories.)