Last updated: March 2014

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Advancing the careers of communication professionals around the globe

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IABC History

• Not-for-profit organization

• Provides a global network of business communication professionals in more than 80 countries

• Committed to improving organizational effectiveness through strategic communication

• Founded in 1970 when the American Association of Industrial Editors (AAIE) merged with the International Council of Industrial Editors (ICIE)

IABC Today

• A Global network of communication professionals

• Committed to improving organizational effectiveness through strategic communications

• Bringing together professionals to grow their careers and succeed in their jobs

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Job types we represent

Public & Media Relations

Government Agencies

Corporate communication

s

Educational Institutions

Government Relations &

Public Affairs

Marketing communication Non-profits Writing &

Editing

CorporationsHuman

Resources & Training

Advertising & Graphic Design

Independent consultants

Consulting Firms Teaching

IABC is…IABC

Corporations

PR/communications consulting firms

Non-profits

Government/military

Educational institutions

Management consulting firms

Writing/editing firms

Benefits of IABC Membership

Community

Professional development

Cutting-edge content

Certification

Job search assistance

Conferences and special events

Leadership opportunities

Awards programs

Community

• Chapter and regional events• Networking• Professional development• Special interest groups • Local, national, international job banks • Community involvement projects • Social gatherings• Regional conferences

• International conferences• World Conference: annual event for members and

nonmembers• Leadership Institute: chapter, regional, and international

leaders

• Member Search• Database of IABC members from around the world

Professional development

• Free-to-member webinars and online workshops

• Expand and refresh your skills through a variety of conferences, discussions and other events

• Stay abreast of new trends

• Develop contacts with colleagues and experts

• Identify mentors to guide your career

• Use the IABC Job Centre

Cutting-edge content

• Communication World (CW)– Digital publication with rich multimedia features and content– Stays at the forefront of developments in the communication

profession– Explores new ideas, innovative approaches and best practices

from around the world– Articles address a wide range of timely topics catering to

communicators of all levels and specialties

• CW Radio– Podcast interviews with the industry’s leading communicators

• CW Live– YouTube channel featuring video interviews with leading

communication professionals and promotions for IABC events

• IABC Research– Timely original, partnered and curated research reports free to

members

Leadership Opportunities

• Volunteer at the local, regional or international level

• Learn from mentors in your chapter

• Enhance your leadership, management, and public speaking skills

Awards Programs

Gold Quill Awards• Business Issue Award

• Jake Wittmer Award• Sharon Berzok Student Award

• Best of the Best

Chairman’s Award

Fellow Award Chapter Management Awards

Gold Quill Awards

• Program that spans the communication, marketing, and public relations disciplines

• Professional development experience

• Constructive feedback from professionals around the world

• Seamless online entry system

• Interactive guide for creating an award-winning entry

• Winners are honored at the Gold Quill Awards Gala at the IABC World Conference

Business Issue Award

• Recognizes outstanding communication work addressing a critical business issue that threatened the economic well-being or viability of the entrant’s organization

• Shows strategic involvement while presenting an effective, innovative resolution with measurable results

• Serves as a model for other communication projects that focus on similar business issues

Jake Wittmer Award

• Commissioned or developed by an organizational communicator

• Recognizes outstanding research that was instrumental in ensuring the success of a communication program

Sharon Berzok Award

• All student entrants are considered for this award

• Goes to the student who achieves the highest standard of communication excellence in the student categories

• The winning entrant will receive a US$500 scholarship to be directed toward professional development, education, or training

• Chosen by the Gold Quill Awards chair and vice chair

Best of the Best

• Recognizes excellent work in the Research Management, Communication Management (internal, external, and integrated communication), Communication Skills, and Training and Education Divisions

• Recommended by the Blue Ribbon Panels

• Reviewed by the Gold Quill Awards chair, vice chair and past chair

• Receive special recognition during the Gold Quill Awards Gala at the IABC World Conference

Chairman’s Award

• Given to an IABC member whose efforts to positively enhance the organization’s reputation have gone beyond the average IABC volunteer

• Selected by the chair of the international executive board

• Any current IABC member belonging to the association for the last five years can be nominated

• Awarded at World Conference

Fellow Award

• The highest honor that the association bestows on a member

• The IABC Fellows designation is awarded to communication professionals for exceptional leadership and service to IABC

• Denotes a body of achievement as a communicator who has had a significant universal or specific impact on the communicator’s organization, IABC, or on the communication profession as a whole

• Open to all IABC members

• Fellow selection criteria:– Contribution to and leadership in the organizational

communication field and profession (25%)– Career achievement (25%)– Authorship, speaking and lecturing (25%)– Contributions to IABC (25%)

• Awarded at World Conference

Chapter Management Awards

• Recognize the leadership abilities, management skills, creativity, and teamwork of outstanding volunteer chapter leaders worldwide

• Awarded at Leadership Institute

Types of Membership

Professional

Majority of IABC members

Communication professionals from

a wide range of disciplines,

experience, and perspectives

Corporate Package

Discount for five or more

employees from the same company

Discounts on IABC products

and events

Student

Full-time students of colleges,

universities and other

educational institutions

Part-time students working toward a

degree who are not currently working in the organizational

communication profession

Fellow and Honorary

Recognition of service to IABC

and the communication

profession

Chosen by IABC’s

international executive board

Professional membership

• The IABC network ensures that members:– Have up-to-date skills to excel at their jobs– Stay current with best practices – Enhance their organization’s communication

practices– Learn crucial communication and business practices

from around the world

• Membership, chapter, and region dues vary based on location of residence

Corporate membership

• Low flat rate per person

• No application fees

• Priority customer service

• 10% discount on IABC World Conference registration

• 10% discount on IABC Job Centre postings

• Easy renewal

• Complimentary transfer of membership if an employee leaves (within the first 9 months)

• All IABC membership benefits for each member

• Your company logo on the IABC website (optional)

Student membership

• Receive all of the benefits of professional membership at less than 20% of the cost

• Access to the leading minds in the profession who may become mentors and career guides

• Make valuable contacts

• Supplement your academic education with practical training– Webinars and professional development

opportunities

• Add value to your resume

• Become a chapter leader – Develop your knowledge of marketing, finance,

project management, meeting planning and public speaking

More information about IABC

www.iabc.com

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