Update for Convention 2021:
Due the Convention being online, the Communications Awards will
be shifted to a later time in the year, or to another time to be
determined.
The Federation honors excellence and innovation in local union
communications at the CFT Convention. The contest is a great way
to recognize the efforts of union volunteers, leaders, and
staffpersons who work hard to convey the union’s message. It’s
also a great way to acknowledge the commitment your local
union has made to succeed.
Smaller locals and larger locals compete separately in seven
basic categories of communications. In those categories, entries
from locals with fewer than 500 unit members are judged
independent of entries from locals with more than 500 unit
members. This is a unique opportunity for many locals. Don’t miss
it!
Call for Entries
Call for Entries: One short page of contest rules
and a summary page that lists and describes the categories.
How to Enter
All entry forms for the CFT Communications Awards are posted here
as single-page fillable pdf documents. Download only the forms
you need and fill them out electronically in the free
software Adobe
Reader. (Note: If your browser is set
to view pdfs, we suggest that you download the forms first and
open them in Adobe Reader. This will ensure that you are able to
fill out and save your completed forms.)
Contest Entry Form: Must be submitted with your
entries and signed by the local president.
Category Forms: Each entry must be
accompanied by a Category Form. These contain category
descriptions and instructions for submission.
Submitting entries: Mail entries to CFT
Communications Awards, 2001 Center Street, Suite 600, Berkeley CA
94704. Some entries may be emailed. Please read the Call for
Entries for more details.
Award Categories
Newsletters
Print Publication: 1-4 pages
Print Publication: More than 4 pages
Electronic Publication
Writing
Best News Writing
Best Feature Writing
Best Editorial
Web & Social Media
Best Website
Best Use of Social Media
Visual Awards
Best Original Art
Best Flyer or Poster
Best Use of Graphics
Campaigns & Special Projects
Best Bulletin Series
Best Single Effort
Best Public Relations Activity
