How to Enter

1	Select the right competition for your entry There are three competitions: The Online Competition includes forms of communication that are designed for and depend on an electronic medium for delivery.For more... The Technical Publications Competition accepts only physical media (hardcopy) entries. For more... The Technical Art Competition accepts physical media and online entries for both art and design. For more... You can enter the same entry in more than one competition. For example, you can enter a book's cover in the Technical Art Competition and enter the same book in the Technical Publications Competition. However, if you enter the same entry in two competitions, you will be charged two entry fees (one for each competition). If you are submitting a document that is published only as a Word or PDF file, use the following guidelines: If the document is designed to be downloaded and read in typical hardcopy format, submit it to the Technical Publications Competition. Print and bind the document, and submit the bound copies with a note that the document is available only as a downloadable file and is not published in print. If the document contains content that can be delivered only online, such as three-D models, movies, or simulations, submit it to the Online Competition.
2	Determine the right competition category for your entry Each competition has its own set of categories. Use the following guidelines to find the category that best describes your entry: Online categories Technical Publications categories Technical Art categories
3	Prepare the entry form Download and complete an entry form for each entry you submit. Be sure to include adequate information about the audience, purpose, and goal of your communication piece. The judges will consider these factors when they evaluate your entry. Remember that the judges may be unfamiliar with the type of product, service, or process your document supports, as well as the needs and expectations of its intended audience. If you provide thorough information, you will get more meaningful feedback from the judges. You will also be more likely to win an award.
4	Prepare your entry for the competition Make sure that your entry is properly prepared for judging: If you are submitting a document in the Technical Publications competition that is published only online, print and bind it before you submit it. If you are submitting an online site that requires password access, make sure you provide instructions and a guest account that provides access for at least 90 days. For online Help, if possible, provide an evaluation copy of the software so that the judges can evaluate your context sensitive and embedded Help.
5	Determine how much you need to pay The fee varies depending upon whether the contributors are STC members and how many contributors are listed for the entry: For non-members, the fee is $90/entry. This covers two contributors. For members, the fee is $70/entry. This also covers two contributors. (To receive the membership rate, one of the primary contributors must be an STC member.) For entries with more than two contributors, a $30 charge will be added for the third contributor and for each additional contributor, regardless of membership status.
6	Prepare an application package This package should include: Three copies of the entry form Your payment (check or credit card information - you may phone in your credit card information by calling 206-623-8632) Three copies of your entry
7	Mail or deliver the application package Mail or deliver the package to: STC Puget Sound Chapter 1006 Industry Drive Tukwila, WA 98188 All entries must be received by October 15, 2010. If you have any questions, contact: or