Eligibility & Process

• • Eligible candidates for this award include communication professionals working in any public information sector or industry.
  • Nominations for the Kansas Communicator of the Year award may be submitted by any individual or organization, and self-nominations are also welcome. 
  • The nomination process will include a written statement outlining the nominee's qualifications for the award, as well as any relevant supporting materials (such as samples of their work or letters of recommendation).
  • The recipient of the Kansas Communicator of the Year award will be selected - by a panel of judges appointed by the KAPIO Board - based on the strength of their qualifications, their impact on their community, and their potential to inspire others in the field of communication. 
  • The award will be presented at a special ceremony on September 25th, during KAPIO's annual conference (however, the winner is not required to be a member of KAPIO).
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Nomination Criteria

Along with the nomination form (10 points), a letter should be attached detailing the nominee’s accomplishments over the last 18 months. 

(Maximum 1,000 words) 

As part of the nomination letter, the following criteria should be addressed:

• • The demonstration of exceptional leadership as it pertains to government communications and marketing. (10 points)
  • Consistent use of communication strategies that demonstrate creativity and innovation in contributing to the success of the city/county/agency organization. (20 points)
  • Understanding and utilization of the latest communications tools and devices in carrying out the mission of the organization. (20 points)
  • Commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards. (10 points)
  • Three specific examples of the nominee’s work over the past 18 months. (30 points)
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