Thanks for the info - I'll read it on the weekend. It is timely to hear from you as I'll be back on the market next week - if you know of anything. Adriano went off to Brisbane some weeks ago and Mark rang to offer me his position so I will get in touch with him!!! How's it going with you?
From: Monica Allen <allenmm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: atw: STC Publications Competition 2008-2009
To: austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Received: Wednesday, 27 August, 2008, 8:08 PM
Sorry folks…have I got your attention!!!
Society for Technical communication australia chapter
STC Publications Competition 2008-2009
What is the STC Competition?
The STC competition recognises individuals and groups for excellence in technical communication based on entries in 3 categories. The competition is a great way to get feed-back on your work from an expert judging panel of technical communication peers.
STC competitions are held regionally and internationally.
STC Australia is hosting competitions in 3 categories:
Technical publications
Technical art
Online communication
Entries of an appropriate standard are entered in the STC International Competition, and Australian entries have won awards in this competition in past years. In last year’s competition, ASIC received a distinguished award for one entry and an excellence award for the other.
Each entrant receives a comprehensive judgement, and justification for the award level, from each of the 3 judges on the category panel.
Awards
Best of Show awarded to one entry in each competition category
Distinguished Technical Communication (DTC)
Excellence
Merit
Winners of the Distinguished and Best of Show award qualify for the international STC competition.
The STC Australia Chapter will pay the entry fee and postage for the winners of the Distinguished and Best of Show awards who want to enter the international STC competition.
In recognition of her service to the STC, the Australia Chapter has established the Jill Nicholson Award to be awarded to the winner/outstanding entry in the Australian competition. The award is a $100 AUD voucher from Amazon.
In order to take advantage of the benefits of this competition, please prepare now to submit an entry.
To ensure that entry and judging requirements for the international competition are met, due dates for submission and payment will be adhered to this year.
Competition dates
Entries received from now until to 31 October 2008
Judging from 1 to 30 November 2008
Submission of Entries to the STC International Competition in December
Entries received after 31 October may not be judged.
Entry Cost
STC and ASTC members $65.00
Non-member early-bird fee if received and paid for before September 29 $65.00
Non-member entries paid for after September 29 $75.00
Early Bird entries must be paid for in full or subject to a Purchase Order for the Early-bird fee to be valid. You cannot ‘book’ an early-bird entry.
For more information and/or entry forms please contact the Competition Coordinator:
Monica Allen
phone: 0419 529 852
email: competitions@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Monica Allen
STC Competition Manager 2008-2009
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