These categories are subject to change when TSPRA performs its Star Award review. <\/strong>TSPRA uses an online submission system. <\/strong>We no longer accept entries mailed to the office.<\/strong><\/p>\n Please read the category and instructions carefully.<\/strong><\/p>\n Judges may re-categorize an entry if they feel the work has been entered in an incorrect or <\/em>inappropriate category or division.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div> Internal and External newsletters entered in the same category.<\/strong><\/p>\n E-published newsletters fall under a separate category and should be submitted there under category 40.<\/p>\n Printed newsletters are published more than once a year. Newsletters are judged by their appearance, editorial quality, usefulness of information, design, originality, readability and other criteria.<\/p>\n Submit one PDF copy of up to three issues. (Only three file uploads allowed.)<\/p>\n Multiple issues are submitted as a single entry and will be judged for their overall quality and value as a group. Only one award will be earned.<\/p>\n If your printed newsletter won a Best of Category last year you may still enter it this year since the content will be different.<\/p>\n 1. Printed Internal and External Newsletters:<\/strong> printed for any audience<\/p>\n 2. Flyer:<\/strong> special purpose publications using a single sheet, unfolded<\/em>, printed on one or two sides, for any purpose; submit a PDF of the flyer<\/p>\n 3. Brochure: <\/strong>special purpose publications using a single sheet, folded<\/em>, for any purpose; submit a PDF of the brochure<\/p>\n 4. Booklet:<\/strong> special purpose, bound<\/em> publications, for any purpose; submit a PDF copy of the booklet; you may also upload jpegs of any specific pages or distinctive features you would like brought to the attention of the judges<\/p>\n 5. Calendar\/Planner:<\/strong> calendars or planners using any printed<\/em> format may be submitted; submit a PDF copy; you may also upload jpegs of distinctive features you would like brought to the attention of the judges.<\/p>\n 6. Program: <\/strong>any printed<\/em> program format with any number of pages, for any purpose may be submitted; submit a PDF copy of the program; you may also upload jpegs of any specific pages or distinctive features you would like brought to the attention of the judges<\/p>\n 7. Invitation\/Announcement\/Postcard\/Thank You Note: <\/strong>any printed<\/em> invitation, announcement, postcard or thank you note for any purpose may be submitted; submit a PDF copy of the invitation or announcement; you may also upload jpegs of any specific or distinctive features you would like brought to the attention of the judges<\/p>\n 8. Poster:<\/strong> large, printed<\/em> placards, bills, or announcements, created to advertise, publicize or promote something; a series of posters may be submitted as one entry and judged as a whole earning one award or individual posters may be submitted as separate entries, each eligible for a separate award; a fee will be charged for separate submissions; submit PDF or jpeg copies of the poster(s)<\/p>\n 9. Holiday\/Greeting Card:<\/strong> any printed<\/em> piece relating to a holiday or event may be submitted, such as greeting cards, note cards, etc.; submit a PDF copy of the holiday or greeting card<\/p>\n 10. Commemorative: <\/strong>any printed piece relating to a commemorative event may be submitted, such as holiday appreciation gifts, event takeaways, signs, etc. submit a PDF copy of the commemorative piece<\/p>\n 11. Materials in a Language Other than English: <\/strong>any printed<\/em> piece, for any purpose, in a language other than English may be submitted; the entry may be a dual-language piece in English and a second language; submit a PDF copy of the non-English speaking audience piece<\/p>\n 12. Annual Report:<\/strong> printed<\/em> multi-page annual reports that provide the public with statistical and financial information, as well as accomplishments of the organization for the previous year may be entered here; submit a PDF copy of the annual report; you may also upload jpegs of any specific pages or distinctive features you would like brought to the attention of the judges<\/p>\n 13. Communication Plan:<\/strong> all types – general, crisis, marketing, special event, etc.; the plan should formally define who should be given specific information, when that information should be delivered and what communication channels will be used to deliver the information, presented in a manner that is creative and\/or visually appealing<\/em>; submit a PDF copy of the communication plan.<\/p>\n 14. Handbook\/Manual:<\/strong> printed or electronic<\/em>, multi-page, general information publications regarding policies, procedures, etc. may be submitted and will be judged based on overall content, design, layout, photos, clarity of the information, and creativity; submit a PDF copy of the handbook or manual or a URL; you may also upload jpegs of any specific pages or distinctive features you would like brought to the attention of the judges<\/p>\n 15. Magazine:<\/strong> bound periodicals containing feature length articles with one or more issues printed<\/em> and mailed between July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023; multiple issues may be submitted and they will be judged as a single entry (If your magazine is digital-only, it should be entered in Category 41.)<\/p>\n 16. Image\/Identity Package: <\/strong>packages are based around visual devices, used within a set of guidelines that administer how the identity is applied throughout a variety of mediums, using approved color palettes, fonts, layouts, measurements, etc.; these guidelines ensure that the identity is kept coherent, which allows the brand as a whole to be recognizable; the logo is the identity and brand combined into one identifiable mark that is the symbol of the organization as a whole.<\/p>\n Your image\/identity package MUST first include an image (logo) and then THREE OR MORE other items that use that logo in a variety of sizes and ways<\/strong>, such as stationery, marketing materials (flyers, brochures,etc.), apparel, signage, advertising, messaging, promo items and products.<\/p>\n Submit your package as a PDF portfolio or as individual PDFs and jpegs.<\/p>\n Written and published stories, articles, speeches, etc. judged on their own merit, not by the publication\u2019s design.<\/p>\n Submit a Microsoft Word document of your writing and proof of publication.<\/strong> Proof of publication may be a PDF copy of the cover and page of the printed publication or a screen shot for web-published stories.<\/p>\n You may not submit the same written article in more than one writing category<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n 17. Writing:<\/strong> an article, report, brochure, newsletter piece, speech, blog, guide or script, or other internal writing may be entered; may be published in print or an electronic medium.<\/p>\n 18. Published News or Feature:<\/strong> a written and published news or feature story, as in an in-house or local media publication; 100% your work\/words may be submitted.<\/p>\n 19. Published News Release:<\/strong> a printed news release, press release, media release, or press statement that is a written communication directed at members of the news media for the purpose of announcing something newsworthy may be submitted here; published and edited by a local media publication; submit copies of the original news release and the edited\/published article for comparison<\/p>\n 20. Specialty\/Novelty Writing:<\/strong> as in social media, poetry, greeting cards, or writing for special events<\/p>\n For photos published in a newspaper, magazine, newsletter, on a web site, or for social media.<\/p>\n Entries for the photography categories must not be collages. Minor photo post-processing techniques \u2013 such as color grading\/color correction, cropping and sharpening\/noise reduction \u2013 are allowed. All entries must be the original work taken from the camera with no major alterations made via photo editing software. In addition, applicants must provide an explanation on how the final result (photo) was reached. Upload a 5\u201d x 7\u201d high resolution, 300 dpi, photo quality jpeg. Photos with artistic treatment should be entered in Category 25 – Original Art.<\/strong><\/p>\n Include documentation of when and in what publication\/medium the photo appeared<\/strong>. The photographer may include camera information and settings.<\/p>\n 21. Photo – Sports Subjects<\/strong><\/p>\n 22. Photo – Academic\/Classroom Subjects<\/strong><\/p>\n 23. Photo – Other Subjects<\/strong><\/p>\n Art and designs judged on their own merit, apart from text or quality of the printed materials<\/p>\n 24. Logo, Trademark, Symbol:<\/strong> submit artwork and at least three samples of how this art was used<\/strong><\/p>\n 25. Original Art: <\/strong>covers or interior art, Photoshop collages, using your original art or graphic devices (text only, etc.); no clip art or purchased templates are allowed to be used in this category<\/p>\n 26. Published Print Advertisement: <\/strong>as published in a newspaper, magazine, newsletter, etc.; submit your advertisement artwork and also include a jpeg of the cover and page of the publication where the ad appeared<\/p>\nCATEGORY INFORMATION FOR ENTRIES<\/h3>\n
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CATEGORIES<\/strong><\/h2>\n
PRINT<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
VIDEO<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
ELECTRONIC<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
CAMPAIGNS AND EVENTS<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
CRYSTAL<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
PLATINUM<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
PRINT<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
NEWSLETTERS<\/strong><\/h3>\n
SPECIAL PURPOSE PUBLICATIONS<\/strong><\/h3>\n
MAGAZINE<\/strong><\/h3>\n
IMAGE\/IDENTITY<\/strong><\/h3>\n
WRITING<\/strong><\/h3>\n
PHOTOGRAPHY<\/strong><\/h3>\n
GRAPHICS<\/strong><\/h3>\n
ADVERTISEMENTS<\/strong><\/h3>\n