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Nominate Communicator of the Year & Deserving Organizations

Another way IABC Northeast Ohio supports the professional community is by celebrating individuals and organizations that regularly contribute to our profession and  our community.

Since 2005, IABC Cleveland/Northeast Ohio has named a Communicator of the Year (COY) as a way to honor an individual within the community who has demonstrated excellence in communication leadership. This person, who does not have to be an IABC member, consistently displays leadership in the delivery of information to employees, customers and stakeholders. This year, the Communicator of the Year will be honored at our fall celebration.

COY Nomination Form, Criteria and Helpful Hints

Go directly to the nomination form.

The nominee for the Communicator of the Year must be an individual within the Northeast Ohio community who has demonstrated excellence in communication leadership – within a three-year period* – by accomplishing at least one of the following since the beginning of 2015:  

  • overcoming a communications challenge
  • leading a successful communications initiative
  • focusing attention on an important issue or championing a cause
  • enhancing or advancing the profession through teaching, research, using creative strategy and/or
  • breakthrough techniques, or modeling best practices 
  • demonstrating a uniquely effective personal leadership style

*A three-year period allows consideration for consistently excellent leadership and time for measuring the success of communications. The three-year period should include work done in 2015.

IABC Northeast Ohio members and non-members can nominate a person for Communicator of the Year.  

  • The Communicator of the Year will be recognized at the IABC Northeast Ohio Vision in Communication Awards event in September.
  • Complete the application online at http://www.iabccleveland.com/coy.
  • Nomination deadline is September 1, 2017.

Review the elements the review committee will look for when evaluating nominees. See the list of past winners.

Questions about the application process may be sent to Mary DaRif, IABC Northeast Ohio President.

Registration Form

  • 1. As the nominator, provide the following information.

  • Name *
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  • Company *
  • Company Address
    Street Address
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    City
    State / Province / Region
    Zip / Postal Code
    Country
     
  • Email *
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  • 2. Nominee information

    Please be certain to obtain the nominee's permission for the nomination.
  • Name *
    First
    Last
     
  • Company Name *
  • Company Address *
    Street Address
    Address Line 2
    City
    State / Province / Region
    Zip / Postal Code
    Country
     
  • Email *
  • Telephone Number *
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  • Provide an overview of the nominee's biography or resume. *
  • Provide a brief summary of the nominee's qualifications. *
  • How has this individual demonstrated excellence in communication leadership? *
    Use one or more of the five criteria to make your point. Please be specific. (Criteria listed under "Nomination Criteria and Helpful Hints" above)
  • Provide additional information you believe the nominating commitee should consider.
  • Questions?
    Send questions about the application process to Mary DaRif, IABC Cleveland President (marydarif@gmail.com).