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2008 Beacon Awards® Judging Form

Code:  Entry Code
Category:  Category – Entrant Classification
Entry Title:  Entry Title
Company:  Organization

Please rate the entry based on the following five categories.  Questions are included under each section as a guideline.  Section totals are built on a 100-point scale.  Fill in the blanks with your number based on the maximum point scale indicated.  Use whole numbers only.  Written comments and suggestions are encouraged.

Planning and Strategy (20%)    ____20
  • Does the Justification Statement explain why the submission best fits into the category entered?
  • Are the objectives clearly stated and is the potential for measured results established?
  • Are the intended audience(s) and message(s) clearly identified and well defined?
  • Overall, does the project reflect strategic thinking and careful preparation?
Implementation  (25%)    ____25
  • Does the project demonstrate efforts to build positive relationships and/or change behavior of the intended audience(s)?
  • Does the project demonstrate efforts to increase recognition of the cable industry?
  • Overall, were the tactics used to execute the project well suited to the stated objectives, to the intended audience(s), and to all parties involved in the project?
Results  (25%)       ____25
  • Are there measured (quantified) results or an indication of measurable results?  (Examples include sales tracking, survey data, documented levels of participation, demonstrated changes in audience behavior, and media coverage.)
  • Did the organization receive formal or informal credit for the project?  (Examples include thank you notes, proclamations, letters to the editor, and branding on banners and signs.)
  • Do the results combine to meet or exceed the stated objectives?
Creativity (20%)     ____20
  • Does project reflect creativity and innovation in the concept, use of resources and implementation?

Presentation (10%)    
 ____10
  • Is the entry submitted according to instructions, complete and well organized?
  • Overall, does the presentation of the entry complement the quality of the project?

                                                                                                            TOTAL     ______100

CONSIDER THIS ENTRY FOR:

Golden Beacon Award    Yes   No

Awarded to an initiative that has made a strong impact in the cable industry, while enhancing cable's image nationwide.     

ESPN Good Sports Award   Yes   No

This award is designed to honor a cable affiliate for exemplary community involvement through education and sports.

Joel A. Berger Award    Yes   No

This award is presented to an outstanding communications initiative benefiting AIDS education and awareness.

ACC Community Bridges Award     Yes   No

This award recognizes the exceptional efforts and input from a non-cable industry partner in a cable initiative.

Please make comments/suggestions for the entrant on the reverse side of this judging form.

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