Rules and Forms

Entry Information

Materials entered must have been produced between September 2010 and September 2011.

Each entry must include a summary of the program, as indicated under Public Relations Programs evaluation and Tools & Tactics evaluation, and NOT EXCEED two (2) typewritten pages. Judges will disqualify entries if summaries exceed two pages. Including support materials is recommended, but should be limited to those that are essential in demonstrating the scope, nature and results of the entry. Entries should be placed in a folder or binder not to exceed three inches in depth and must be organized as follows:

Two copies of completed entry form
Table of contents
Program summary and overview with a clearly stated objective (2 pages maximum), broken down into the major individual judging categories. (see attached judging worksheet)
Support materials and examples of work
A brief (50-70 word) description of your entry, to be used in news release in the event your entry wins a Silver Spike

Entry Fees

The entry fee for PRSA members: $40 for the first entry, $30 for each additional entry.
The entry fee for non-members: $50 for the first entry, $40 for each
Please make checks payable to PRSA-Sierra Nevada Chapter.
A completed entry form should accompany each entry along with payment.

Deadline

ENTRIES ARE DUE BY 5 P.M. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2011. ENTRIES RECEIVED AFTER THIS TIME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Please mail or hand-deliver entries to:

Natalie Savidge/Anne McMillin
1664 N. Virginia St. (map)
University of Nevada, Reno, Mail Stop 108
Reno, NV 89557

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT
Silver Spike Judging Chair
Natalie Savidge
775-784-4611 or 775-336-9923 (cell)
nsavidge@unr.edu

Sierra Nevada Chapter President
Annie McFarland
775-448-3561
Annie.McFarland@IGT.com

Winners will be announced Thursday, November 17, 2011 at the annual Silver Spike Awards Dinner presented by the Sierra Nevada Chapter. All finalists will be notified by telephone prior to the awards dinner.