Judges are asked to nominate the most outstanding publications for either a Gold Star, Silver Star or Bronze Star Award. These awards are presented during the ILPC state convention. A contest is sponsored each spring for individual work published in ILPC member publications. Yearbook IAA's should be part of the book most recently published and distributed. Newspaper entries must be published during the current school year.
Students compete in seven divisions, according to school enrollment.
Yearbook IAA entries must be received by the ILPC office no later than December 1. Newspaper IAA entries must be received by the ILPC office no later than February 2. Detailed contest information will be provided to ILPC members at least six weeks prior to the contest deadline. Entries submitted become the property of ILPC and will not be returned. The annual ILPC state convention will be held in Austin on the campus of The University of Texas.