The Communicator of the Year award will be presented at the EPIC Awards Dinner on Wednesday, April 10 during CAPIO’s Annual Conference to the individual who, in the judgment of the CAPIO Awards Committee and Board of Directors, demonstrates exceptional abilities, skills and talents in leading their organization to greater and more successful communications and public engagement.

Stay tuned for the winners of the coveted Paul B. Clark, Communicator of the Year,  and Frank Potter Cowan Crisis Communications Leader of the Year awards, being announced live at the 2019 Awards Event!

Nomination Information 

The CAPIO Board of Directors is soliciting nominations from members and non-members. You do not need to be a member to nominate an individual for this award; self-nominations will also be accepted. 

How to Nominate

All entries and supporting documents must be submitted electronically to CAPIO via email to [email protected].

Nominations should include a written narrative no longer than two pages in length. Supporting documents that reinforce the written narrative and demonstrate the candidate’s achievements are recommended.

The individual being nominated for the Communicator of the Year award must be a CAPIO member. In nominating a person for the award, a nominator should review the Communicator of the Year  scoring rubric and might consider:

• The nominee’s implementation of a successful program, campaign or project in the prior year (i.e. 2018 Award recipient nominated for 2017 work).
• The nominee’s exceptional effectiveness in communications and public engagement for the entire year.

Other considerations may include:

• The nominee’s contributions to the profession.
• The nominee’s support and education to help others in the profession.
• The nominee’s leadership and involvement in CAPIO.

When submitting your nomination, you may share outcome information used such as a function chart, graphics, images or links to briefings, etc. You may also provide quotes or support from colleagues, supervisors, elected officials, residents, etc. To submit supplemental information for the nomination, you may email it to [email protected].  

Communicator of the Year Award nominee scoring rubric.

Recipient Selection

The final selection will be made by the Board or appointed selection committee prior to the Annual Conference in April each year.

Award Honors

The award winner will be honored at the CAPIO Annual Conference. In addition, CAPIO will send a news release and supporting photograph(s) to the award winner’s employer and to local media following the announcement.

Nomination Deadline & Contact Information

Nominations submitted to the CAPIO office via the entry area below or via regular mail or email.  Please enter your nomination below. Nominations for the 2019 Award will be due by Friday, March 8 at 5 pm.  If you have questions, call us at 1-844-CAPIO55 or email  [email protected].  

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