Conference and Awards Committee
Be a part of the Conference and Awards Committee and help put on the biggest program of the year. We need the skills of a variety of individuals to develop and execute this day-long event, to be held in May or June. Join the Conference & Awards Committee, and you’ll be able to use or develop your talents —
- As a planner to develop the conference concept, timeline, and budget
- As an organizer by attending to the myriad of conference details (such as speaker selection, conference site, registration, and more)
- As a writer, designer, or editor to help create publicity and conference materials (both print and electronic)
- As a sales person to sell table space to vendors who want to reach University communicators
- As a technical support person for any audio/visual, networking, or equipment needs
- As a gourmet to help choose menus for conference breaks and lunch
Committee members will be most busy two months before the conference, typically March and April.
The Conference and Awards Committee also plans and implements the Forum’s annual awards judging and ceremony. The committee sets judging criteria, solicits entries, contracts and corresponds with judges, and coordinates production of the ceremony’s materials and the physical awards. The committee presents an annual spring program to promote the awards as part of the Forum’s efforts to reward professional excellence in communications at the University.