Awards Awards Application Information General Application Form - pdf file require Acrobat reader You can download a free copy of the Reader. To encourage excellence in communications, the Communications Awards began in 1972. American Income Life Insurance Company began sponsorship for the Communications Awards in 1981 and increased sponsorship in 1995. In each of the eight Communications Awards categories, a first, second, and third place national winner is selected.
All national winners receive certificates of recognition.
Monetary awards are presented to the first and second place winners in each category. Newsletter may be for special educational effort or regular Extension program. Any method of printing may be used. Newsletter may be prepared for distribution through envelope mailing or as a self-mailer. Written News - A hard news article or a special feature story or a personal column.