These awards recognize public relations campaigns that have significantly contributed to advancing a community or public affairs initiative, demonstrates an extraordinary commitment to public service, and advances the African American community Candidates for these award categories should be able to demonstrate how their participation as a volunteer or use of pro bono public relations services has increased the common good.

Candidates are encouraged to submit clips, press releases, media advisories, pitch letters, requests for coverage, etc., along with the one-page summary that includes measurable objectives and results, such as evidence of the resulting media coverage. TV coverage should be submitted on a DVD and radio coverage on a CD.

Candidates are encouraged to submit clips, press releases, media advisories, pitch letters, requests for coverage, etc., along with the one-page summary that includes measurable objectives and results, such as evidence of the resulting media coverage. TV coverage should be submitted on a DVD and radio coverage on a CD.