Entry Deadline:
Postmarked by
February 15, 2011
Awards Presentation:
Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the 70th International IBS Conference
New York, New York
Who May Enter the Competition:
Any student from an IBS member institution is eligible to enter the awards competition. Awards will be presented to radio station, not individual members; therefore students must enter the competition through their college, university or high school to be eligible.
General Rules
Each entry should be submitted on a separate cassette tape, MD or Audio CD and be clearly labeled. Only one entry per tape, MD or Audio CD. Entries will not be returned.
Entries must have aired on the IBS member station between January 1, 2009 and January 29, 2011. Programs aired after January 29, 2011 will be eligible for the next year’s competition.
No entries will be returned.
All entries must be post-marked no later than February 15, 2011
Each IBS member school is entitled to enter up to five entries for free. Additional entries cost $10 per entry.
By entering this contest, you give IBS permission to air your entry on the IBS Student Radio Network or on IBSradio.org.
You retain the full rights to your entries.
Programs may be entered in multiple categories (if applicable), but each entry must include its own tape, MD, or CD, and a separate entry form and entry fee (if applicable).
At the discretion of the judges, awards in all categories may not be given out due to either lack of number in entries or lack of quality entries.
Judges will score each category and the top five entries will be recognized at the annual IBS Conference in New York City. The winning entry will be revealed during the awards ceremony at the conference.
Any violation of these rules will result in the disqualification of the entry.
Judging Criteria
Judges from both academic and professional settings will listen to each entry and evaluate them based on the following criteria:
Audio Production: Does the submission meet or exceed the qualities needed to air on an FM broadcast station (i.e. levels mixed right, are effects used correctly, vocals and music use appropriately)?
Creativity: Is the submission original or an original spin on an idea/concept/program?
Script: Is the script concise, informative and entertaining?
Vocals: Does the pacing match the script? Are they using vocal inflection properly?
Timing: Does the entry stay within the time limits provided?
Editing: Are submissions left edited or unedited as noted above?
Award categories may have more than one grand prizewinner, depending on the quality and number of entries each category receives.
Other categories may have no winners awarded if an insufficient number of entries are received.
Any questions please contact Chris Thomas at cthomas@wltl.net for more information.
Self Inspection Station Awards
This is a self-inspection checklist that will be submitted to the judges and will serve as a professional/peer review of your station and assures you that your operation meets professional standards for content and general operation. Stations meeting a certain percentage of the criteria will receive the IBS Golden Mic Award for Excellence in Programming and Operation.
Platinum, Golden, Silver and Bronze Mic Awards
IBS Members can immediately download the IBS Self Inspection Guide, and go through it, submit it, and receive INSTANTLY an IBS Platinum, Gold, Silver & Bronze Mic Award (Certificate)
IBS Member can resubmit their check off sheet as additional items are corrected/accomplished.
By re-submitting monthly, or whenever you want, the IBS Member can upgrade their award, receiving several awards by mail and the highest award at the awards ceremony at IBS NYC in March 2011. Certificate awards will be mailed to IBS Members as soon as they submit their Self Inspection Guide.
The self-inspection is available for download here:
IBS Self Inspection Form for Golden Mic Entries
College Station Awards Categories
(both broadcast and web stream only stations)
News & Public Affairs:
01 - Best Newscast
(unedited, maximum 5 minutes)
02 - Best News Feature Story
(unedited, maximum 5 minutes)
03 - Best Spot News
(unedited, maximum 5 minutes)
04 - Best Campus News Coverage
(unedited, maximum 5 minutes)
05 - Best Community News Coverage
(unedited, maximum 5 minutes)
06 - Best Public Affairs Program
(can be edited, maximum 30 minutes)
07 - Best Public Affairs Series
(can be edited, maximum 30 minutes)
08 - Best Public Affairs Event/Promotion
(see details on page 6)
09 - Best Public Service Announcement (:30 or :60 seconds)
SPORTS
10 - Best Sports Play-by-Play
(can be edited, maximum 10 minutes)
11 - Best Sports Talk Program
(can be edited, maximum 30 minutes)
12 - Best Sports Update
(unedited, maximum 5 minutes)
Production:
13 - Best Promo Series
For the purposes of the Awards, a “Promo Series” will consist of no less than 3 on-air promotions (:30 or :60 seconds), submitted together on a tape, MD or Audio CD.
14 - Best Station(:30 or :60 seconds)
15 - Best Show Promo (:30 or :60 seconds)
16 - Best Event Promo (:30 or :60 seconds)
On-Air:
17 - Best On-Air Personality
(can be edited, maximum 5 minutes)
18 - Best Specialty Music Show
(can be edited, maximum 5 minutes)
19 - Best Talk Program
(can be edited, maximum 5 minutes)
20 - Most Innovative Programming
(can be edited, maximum 5 minutes)
21 - Most Creative Show
(can be edited, maximum 5 minutes)
22 - Best Specialty Show
(can be edited, maximum 5 minutes)
Promotion:
23 - Best Station Contest/Promotional Event
In addition to submitting an on-air promos/announcement (:30 or :60 seconds), stations are encouraged to include supporting material, which may include, but is not limited to the following: promotional posters, copies of media coverage, event photos, etc. Please note items will not be returned, so please do not send originals.
24 - Best Fundraising/Underwriting Campaign
(:30 or :60 seconds)
25 - Best Public Service Promotion
In addition to submitting an on-air promos/announcement (:30 or :60 seconds), stations are encouraged to include supporting material, which may include, but is not limited to the following: promotional posters, copies of media coverage, event photos, etc. Please note items will not be returned, so please do not send originals.
Multi-Media:
26 - Best Website
Please submit the “Best Website” entry form found below.
Overall:
27 - Abraham & Borst Award for Best Radio Station in the Nation
To compete for this award, please submit the “Best Station” entry form found on page 9, along with no more than one-hour of your stations programming on a tape, MD or Audio CD (the hour can be edited and should include all of the best elements your station has to offer your listeners). Please also feel free to include up to 5 pages of additional supporting material (press coverage, community letters, etc).
High School Station Awards Categories (both broadcast and web stream only stations)
IBS High School Radio Awards are awarded through Columbia College Chicago. To participate in these awards, member high school stations are encouraged to contact Mary Mattucci in the Radio Department at Columbia College Chicago by calling (312) 369-8156 or e-mailing her at mmattucci@colum.edu.
The deadline to enter is typically in the Spring with winners being announced a few weeks later. Awards are presented to high school stations at the IBS Fall Conference each October in Chicago. High School award winners from the previous year will also be recognized at the IBS Convention each March in New York.
High schools are encouraged to enter in the three categories below. These awards will be presented at the IBS Convention in March 2011.
Multi-Media:
26H - Best Website
Please submit the “Best Website” entry form found below
Overall:
27H - Abraham & Borst Award for Best Radio Station in the Nation (see details on page 6)
Golden Mic Award:
This is a self-inspection checklist that will be submitted to the judges and will serve as a professional/peer review of your station and assures you that your operation meets professional standards for content and general operation. Stations meeting a certain percentage of the criteria will receive the IBS Golden Mic Award for Excellence in Programming and Operation.
The self-inspection is available for download here:
IBS Self Inspection Form for Golden Mic Entries
To Enter all other Awards: Open a Word document of Entry Forms HERE
Or Copy and Paste Entry forms below:
2009-10 Entry Form
IBS Awards
ENTRY DEADLINE: Airdate: January 29, 2011 Postmarked: January 31, 2011
Entry Fee: $ __________ (First five entries free! $10 per entry after five)
Send entry form and check to:
IBS Awards
ATTN: Chris Thomas
Lyons Township High School
100 S. Brainard Avenue
LaGrange, IL 60525
Category No. : ______ Category Name: ____________________________
Station Call Letters/Name: ________________________________________________________
School: _______________________________________________________________________
School Address: ________________________________________________________________
City: ____________________________________ State: _________ Zip Code: _________
Phone Number: __________________________ Fax Number: _________________________
Faculty Advisor: __________________________ E-mail: _______________________________
Title of Entry: __________________________________________________________________
Created By: ____________________________________________________________________________
(Please list all students to receive credit for entry)
Entry Description:
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
2009-10 Entry Form: Best Website
IBS Awards
ENTRY DEADLINE: Airdate: January 29, 2011 Postmarked: January 31, 2011
Entry Fee: $ __________ (First five entries free! $10 per entry after five)
Send entry form and check to:
IBS Awards
ATTN: Chris Thomas
Lyons Township High School
100 S. Brainard Avenue
LaGrange, IL 60525
Category No. : 26 26H (circle one) Category Name: Best Website
Station Call Letters/Name: ________________________________________________________
School: _______________________________________________________________________
School Address: ________________________________________________________________
City: ____________________________________ State: _________ Zip Code: _________
Phone Number: __________________________ Fax Number: _________________________
Faculty Advisor: __________________________ E-mail: _______________________________
Web Address: __________________________________________________________________
Created By: ____________________________________________________________________________
(Please list all students to receive credit for entry)
Entry Description:
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
2009-10 Entry Form: Best Radio Station
IBS Awards
ENTRY DEADLINE: Airdate: January 29, 2011 Postmarked: January 31, 2011
Entry Fee: $ __________ (First five entries free! $10 per entry after five)
Send entry form and check to:
IBS Awards
ATTN: Chris Thomas
Lyons Township High School
100 S. Brainard Avenue
LaGrange, IL 60525
Category No. : 27 27H (circle one) Category Name: Abraham & Borst Award for Best Radio
Station in the Nation
Station Call Letters/Name: ________________________________________________________
School: _______________________________________________________________________
School Address: ________________________________________________________________
City: ____________________________________ State: _________ Zip Code: _________
Phone Number: __________________________ Fax Number: _________________________
Faculty Advisor: __________________________ E-mail: _______________________________
Web Address (if your station has one. If not, you may leave this blank):
_____________________________________________________________________________
Please attach the following items along with this completed form:
One hour of your best programming (can be edited). This hour should give the judges all of the best elements your station has to offer (i.e. different programs, hosts, promos, news, PSA, sports, talk shows, community events, etc).
A brief, 100-200 word document that talks about your station history.
A 500 word statement that addresses why you feel your station should be considered for this award.
Any supplemental material that will enhance your entry, such as press coverage, letters from community or campus members, promotional posters, etc. You may include up to five pages of supplemental material.