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CCAE Prix D'Excellence

PRIX D'EXCELLENCE 2012

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The PRIX D’EXCELLENCE is the annual awards program of the Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education, recognizing outstanding achievements in alumni affairs, public affairs, communications, marketing, development, advancement services, stewardship, student recruitment and overall institutional Advancement.

PLEASE REVIEW THE ENTRY RULES CAREFULLY AS THE PROCESS HAS CHANGED FROM PREVIOUS YEARS.

Highlights of the 2012 competition include:

ON-LINE submission process, including the ability to upload most entry materials directly to the CCAE office. Some entries REQUIRE hard-copies only so please read the category descriptions carefully to ensure you send your entry in the required format.
NEW FOR 2012: ENTRY REPORT. Answer the questions in 2 pages maximum and submit with any appendices.
NEW FOR 2012: Separate French and English writing categories.
Only CCAE members may submit entries to the Prix program.
Institutions are only allowed to submit each entry in ONE category.
Winners will be kept secret until the Prix d’Excellence Awards luncheon at the CCAE National Conference in Toronto, ON in June 2012. Judging reports will be sent to all entrants after the conference.

YOUR PRIX SUBMISSION:

Each Prix submission has four (4) components:

On-line Submission Form & Payment
Entry Report – the 2-page narrative that will accompany your submission
Entry Itself – the actual work to be judged
Appendices – supporting materials (please review each category carefully for required materials)

GENERAL RULES:

PLEASE REVIEW CAREFULLY! All entries, supporting documentation and payments must arrive at the CCAE Office by 5 p.m. EST on Friday, March 9, 2012. Because of the volume of entries we receive for this popular program, THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE EXTENDED.

All entries must be word-processed and legible in order to be judged.
Work produced in the calendar year 2011 is eligible.
Work produced in collaboration with an external provider (such as an ad agency or graphic designer) is eligible.
Please ensure you select the category name and category number on the online submission form. You may only submit each entry into one category. This is a change from previous years.
Entries may be submitted in French, in English, or bilingually.
Entries must be made in the name of the institution and contributing department(s).

PLEASE FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO ENSURE A COMPLETE SUBMISSION.

	PROCESS	NOTES	DEADLINES
1.	Review Prix category descriptions carefully.	Many categories have been updated from previous years. Remember that each entry can be submitted in only one category, so choose the category that best fits your submission.	On-line entry process will open on February 1, 2012.
2.	Gather submission info and all appendices.	Review categories carefully for instructions.
3.	Complete the on-line submission form and pay fees.	All entries will be submitted on line using the on-line registration system. Your submissions will be uploaded electronically along with your form, so be sure you have everything ready to complete the process. Documents that are too large to be uploaded may be mailed to the CCAE National Office. Please mail 5 copies.	Friday, March 9, 2012 by 5 p.m. EST
4.	Entry Report.	NEW for 2012! Complete the form – be sure to answer all the questions as best you can.
5.	Additional material(s), appendices	If necessary, you may submit additional information to support your entry.
6.	Submit your completed entries to the CCAE National Office using the on-line system.	Please follow the instructions to upload your entry to the CCAE Office directly. Items that cannot be uploaded (due to size, format, etc.) or that are requested in hard copy format should be mailed directly to the CCAE office. Items must be clearly labelled with the entry name, institution and category number. Please mail 5 copies.	All entries and payments and any additional materials must be received at the CCAE Office by 5 p.m. EST on Friday, March 9, 2012.
7.	Notification of Winners	Winners of the Prix d’Excellence Awards will be announced at the CCAE National Conference in Toronto, June 2 - 4, 2012. Judging reports for all entries will be distributed after the conference.

2012 FEES:

Each entry must be accompanied by a $70.00 fee (+ applicable taxes, depending on province). Only CCAE members are permitted to submit entries. Payment can be by credit card or cheque. If paying by cheque, allow sufficient time for it to arrive before the Friday, March 9 deadline.

CONTACTS:

CCAE National Office
4 Cataraqui Street, Suite 310
Kingston, ON K7K 1Z7
Tel: 613-531-9213
Email: admin@ccaecanada.org

Chair, Prix d’Excellence 2012
Susan Rankin
Director, Stewardship & Donor Relations
McMaster University
1280 Main Street W – DTC 125
Hamilton, ON, L8S 4L8
(905) 525-9140 ext. 27666
Email: srankin@mcmaster.ca

If you are interested in volunteering as a host coordinator for 2012, please contact the Chair:

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