Resources For Entrants

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How to Create Your Gold Quill Awards Entry

Division 1: Communication Management Resources

• Entry Guide for Division 1
• Division 1 Award-Winning Work Plan Examples
  • Division 1 Category 1
  • Division 1 Category 1 (second example)
  • Division 1 Category 5
• Division 1 Work Plan Template
• Division 1: Communication Management Scoring Sheet
• Client permission letter template (for work performed on behalf of a client)
• Customizable justification letter to help you get approval and funding for your entry

Division 2: Communication Research Resources

• Entry Guide for Division 2
  • Division 2 Award-Winning Work Plan Example
• Division 2 Work Plan Template
• Division 2: Communication Research Scoring Sheet
• Client permission letter template (for work performed on behalf of a client)
• Customizable justification letter to help you get approval and funding for your entry

Division 3: Communication Training and Education Resources

• Entry Guide for Division 3
  • Division 3 Award-Winning Work Plan Example
• Division 3 Work Plan Template
• Division 3: Communication Education and Training Scoring Sheet
• Client permission letter template (for work performed on behalf of a client)
• Customizable justification letter to help you get approval and funding for your entry

Division 4: Communication Skills Resources

• Entry Guide for Division 4
  • Division 4 Award-Winning Work Plan Examples
• Division 4 Work Plan Template (8 questions to be answered)
• Division 4: Communication Skills Scoring Sheet
• Client permission letter template
• Customizable justification letter to help you get approval and funding for your entry