Step 1

The entry fee is R2 400 per publication (no VAT applies). Should your company wish to enter more than one publication, this entry fee will drop by R200 per publication, up to five different publications per company. For example: If your company enters three publications the fee structure will be:

* Publication 1: R2 600
* Publication 2: R2 400
* Publication 3: R2 200, etc.

You can enter as many publications as you like. The entry fee for the fifth publication, R1 600, will apply for all publications after the fifth entry.

Step 2

Please complete the entry form and e-mail (or fax) the completed form to the contact address provided so that your entry can be registered. Organise payment because no entries will be judged if payment has not been received. Payments can be made by cheque or can be transferred electronically. You will receive an invoice and a receipt of payment.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE ENTRY FORM

The bank details are as follows:
Name of account: Industrial Editorship cc t/a SA Publication Forum
Bank: Standard Bank
Branch: Hatfield, Pretoria
Branch code: 01-15-45-15
Account number: 014854139
Type of account: Savings
Reference: Your company name as reference
Cheques should be made out to SA Publication Forum. Should you pay electronically, please fax proof of payment to: (012) 3321589. Cheques can be posted to the following address:

SA Publication Forum
P O Box 14029
Hatfield
0028

Step 3

Select the publications you wish to enter according to judging criteria. For example: You can choose your April edition for writing, your August edition for lay-out and design and your September issue for communication. You could also decide that the same issue of the publication should be used for all three judging categories. Remember, we need one copy for every judging category and each of them should have an entry form attached to it, marked clearly: Communication, Writing or Design and Photography.

We need:

Four copies of each publication entered with an entry form attached to each. There are three different judges (communication, writing and design) and each must receive a copy of your publication. The fourth copy will be used for an exhibition of this year’s entries at the next award ceremony.

Exceptions:

• Only two copies of annual reports and once-off publications. An entry form should be attached to each.
• If you want to enter a DVD/video, two copies, accompanied by an entry form, must be sent to the competition address.
• If you want to submit an electronic newsletter or and intranet newsletter, save it on a CD and submit the CD, together with the entry form. We also need two copies of each electronic publication.
• Website: Submit the URL (website address).

Step 4

Print out copies of the entry form and attach to each and every publication you enter.

Step 5

Remember that you can only enter publications that appeared for June 2012 to July 2013.

Step 6

Make up a parcel with your entries and mail, courier or deliver it to the following address:

Postal address:
SA Publication Forum, P O Box 14029, Hatfield 0028

Physical address for deliveries:
1384 Breyer Aenue, Waverley, Pretoria. (Derick's office).

Contact Derick (082 7705111) or Jennie (083 4578682) or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you need to find out more about the competition.

All the publications will be assessed and moderated by experts in the various fields. Note that the judges will definitely consider your available budget and the professional support you receive in producing the publication.

Writing
Judges will assess your writing in terms of language usage, the originality, punch and applicability of headlines, captions and introductions. Due consideration will also be given to general style, identity and structure of articles.

Communication
The judges will ask the following questions, amongst others:

• What is the general image of the organization, as portrayed by the publication?
• Do the articles and reports reflect the publication's objectives?
• How original, appropriate and newsworthy are the articles?
• Is there a balance between long and short, light-hearted and serious articles and corporate and other news?
• Does the publication consider the target audience in terms of language, culture and educational background?
• Does the publication invite reader participation?
• Annual reports and once-offs will be judged according to specific communication criteria applicable to these media.

 

Design and page layout
The following factors, amongst others, will be taken into account:

• Are the major design elements used to attract the reader into the article?
• Does the layout contribute to the understanding of the article and its message?
• Does the layout and design make the page more accessible?
• How does the layout artist use contrast, emphasis, balance, repetition, proportion, typeface and colour?
• Does the publication have an original style and personality?

 

Photography
The judges will consider the following:

• General technical quality of photographs
• Creative use of photographs
• Composition
• Cropping
• Do the photographs contribute to the messages?

 

Electronic publications
Electronic publications will also be judged in terms of writing, layout (including the use of graphics and photographs) and communication. The user-friendliness of the publication and its navigation will also be assessed.

Corporate websites
Corporate websites will be judged on general image, user-friendliness, navigation, regular updates of information, knowledge of the target audience and writing.

DVD newsletters and one-offs
These will be assessed in terms of script, technical qualities such as photography, lighting, editing, sound, presentation and communication.

Annual reports and one-offs
These will be assessed on applicability of language, layout and communication for the publics who are addressed. In annual reports, the reporting of financial results will also receive special attention

Editor of the year
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