The deadline is December 7. It’s not time to panic, but it IS time to get serious about getting your own and your team entries ready!

The STC New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Houston, New England, and Rochester chapters are collaborating once again in search of the most compelling technical communication achievements for 2018-2019.

 

We encourage you to submit your work to the competition for many reasons (see Why Should You Enter section). STC Houston members submit some of the finest quality work in STC. In fact, entries from Houston have gone on many times to win awards of Distinction and Best of Show in the international competition. If you have questions about the competition, review the following answers to several commonly asked questions, or contact our Competitions Manager.

Why Should You Enter?

  • You receive detailed evaluations from the judges, including ideas for changes and improvements.
  • This objective peer evaluation supports continuous improvement and the sharing of ideas across the industry.
  • You can validate your methods and earn visibility.
  • Winners receive awards and tangible recognition of achievement.
  • You receive the praise and adoration of your peers.

Who Can Enter and What Can Be Entered?

Anyone (student or professional) who produces technical communication, training material, or content for the web and other devices can enter. Society for Technical Communication (STC) membership is not required. You may enter work as a team, an individual, or on behalf of a colleague. Enter your best work in the following categories:

  • Training Materials
  • Informational Materials
  • Promotional Materials
  • User Support Materials

Entries are subject to the rules that are defined in the STC General Information and Competition Rules. Entries must:

  • Contain sufficient technical, scientific, medical, or similar content to qualify as technical communication
  • Have been produced or substantially revised within the past two years
  • Have been originally prepared for and accepted for publication by a client, employer, or publisher

Go electronic! STC strongly encourages all entrants to submit the online version of their content or send URLs because:

  • Uploading online entries is faster and cheaper for entrants
  • There is less risk of damage to entries if sent online
  • Distribution of entries to Judges can be done quicker and at lower costs

NOTE: STC adds a shipping charge for all physical entries (i.e., books, publications, manuals, posters and brochures). Whenever possible, send the URL or the online version of your content. Instructions will be given on sending entries via FTP, Dropbox or GoogleDrive.

How Is the Competition Structured?

This year STC offers only local and regional levels of competition. STC Houston is participating in a regional competition.

Regional competition entries that earn Excellence or Distinguished Technical Communication awards will be showcased on the STC site and will be announced at the STC Summit.

When Is the Submission Deadline?

All entries should arrive by the deadline: 6:00 pm EDT on Friday, December 7, 2018. 

How Do I Submit an Entry?

For more information, see the New York Metro Competition Site.

  • Fill in the Online Entry (one for each entry).
  • Pay the Entry fee before packing your entry online or by check:
    • Student $50.00
    • STC Member (NY PMC ATL HOU or ROC) $100.00
    • Member (Other Chapter or Community) $125.00
    • Non-STC Member $175.00
    • For physical entries, add a shipping charge $10.00 / entry
      NOTE: These rates assume that your print material can be sent via Priority flat rates and envelopes available at the post office. If your print material is bigger and heavier than what typically can be sent via USPS flat priority rates, please double the shipping charge or pay $20.00 per entry.
  • You have 2 options for sending entries:
    • If you have online entries and can send them via FTP, DropBox or GoogleDrive, email Kamala Raghunath, Online Entries Manager, who will send GoogleDrive or FTP instructions to you. Fill out an entry form for each entry.
    • If you have physical entries, (hardcopy) pack each entry with the 3 printed application forms to the following mailing address. For each entry, you should have 4 completed entry forms and 3 copies of the entry, (print copies, CDs or DVDs). DO NOT combine multiple entries into one DVD).

    Malu Schloss
    808 Broadway, Suite 601
    New York, NY 10003-4842

    Malu Schloss, competition@stcnymetro.net , phone: 917.312.1567

How Do I Volunteer to Judge?

If you are interested in judging, see Call for Judges for more information. Be sure to complete the Judges Information Form by Monday, November 5, 2018.

Sponsorship opportunities

We welcome sponsors for this regional competition! Sponsorship opportunities include: the TechComm Roadshow, Events, Shipping, Advertising for Awards Night.
Contact Chapter Representatives: Tim Esposito (PMC), Phoebe Forio (404.210.2053 – Atlanta), Scott McCoy (551.427.7420 – New York), Erika Frensley (713.498.7618 -Houston) and Bobbi Werner (315.678.2052 – Rochester).