We are seeking judges to assist in reviewing and scoring entries for the 2018 Gold Circle Awards (GCA) Program. GCA recognizes truly extraordinary association projects and programs in the marketing, membership, and communications fields. The GCA program rewards excellence, innovation and achievement in association communications and member engagement across the following fifteen (15) categories:
- Advocacy Campaign
- Convention/Meetings Marketing Campaign
- E-Magazine
- E-Newsletter
- Media/Public Relations Campaign
- Member Retention Campaign
- Membership Dues/Restructuring Campaign
- Membership Recruitment Campaign
- Member/Volunteer Engagement Campaign
- New Product/Service Launch Campaign
- Print Magazine
- Rebranding Campaign
- Sponsorship/Exhibits/Advertising Campaign
- Video
- Website/App
The Gold Circle Award (GCA) program recognizes excellence in marketing, membership and communication programs produced by associations. Entries for the Gold Circle Awards competition are evaluated in each category based on established criteria for excellence in association marketing, membership, and communications programs. Judges are from a variety of associations, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations. GCA trophies are given out each year to the most deserving associations, those that truly stand head and shoulders above their peers.
Meeting and Time Commitment
Orientation Conference Call- February 2018
Judging Period- Judging begins February 23, 2018 and ends March 16, 2018
Total Estimated Time Commitment- Will vary between 5- 10 hours (hours may increase if selected to judge the Print Magazine category)
Gold Circle Award Judge Eligibility
The Gold Circle Award Committee seeks experienced marketing, membership, and communication professionals to serve as judges for the 2018 Gold Circle Award program. In exchange for their time, Gold Circle judges get an inside look at some of the most innovative and outstanding marketing, membership, and communication projects and programs in the association profession. Judges are recognized for their contributions to the competition at the ASAE Marketing, Membership and Communications Conference by having their names printed in the printed program book and during MMCC General Session. Specific questions regarding serving as a judge may be directed to goldcircle@asaecenter.org