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New Call for Entries
Entries are eligible for awards and each entry will receive a peer critique whether it wins an award or not. The goal of the competition is to recognise and encourage excellence in technical communication.
Competition Categories
The 2006-2007 STC Australia Chapter Competition includes three separate competitions:
- Technical Publications (18 sub-categories)
- Technical Art (17 sub-categories)
- Online Communication (6 sub-categories)
When do I have to submit my entry?
Starting with the 2005-2006 competition we trialled fixed competition dates. Here are the 2006-2007 competition:
- Competition entries accepted from:
Aug 7 to Oct 31 - Closing date for paid 'early bird' entries: September 29
- Final date for all entries: October 31
Who can enter?
Anyone can enter. You do not have to be a member of STC to enter the competitions. You can enter work as an individual or team member, on behalf of a colleague, or on behalf of your company.
What can be entered?
An entry is valid for competition as long as it is:
- Technical. The work must contain sufficient technical, scientific, medical, or similar content to qualify as technical communication.
- Recent. The work must have been produced or substantially revised in the 24 months before 1 September.
- Original. The work must have been originally prepared for and accepted for publication by a client, employer, or publisher.
Does it cost anything to enter?
Yes, there is a small fee required for EACH entry submitted. If you're an STC member, or if you pay early, you get a discount! The fees for the 2006-2007 competition are:
- Early bird entries and STC members: $60.00 AUD before Sept 29
- Non-STC members and general entries: $70.00 AUD
Early Bird entries must be paid for in full or subject to a Purchase Order for the Early-bird fee to be valid. You cannot ‘book’ an early-bird entry.For more information and/or entry forms please contact the Competition Coordinator, Jill Nicholson, phone: 02 9417 4302, email: competitions@stc-aus.org.au
More information
Contact the Competition organiser (competitions@stc-aus.org.au) or check out the Competitions area on the STC website.
Download the Competition flyer (PDF)