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From the SMPS President: Lions and Tigers and Marketing, Oh My!

 

Reminder: Nominations for SMPS National Board Due April 15

 

A Few Thoughts on Market Planning and Budgeting

 

April Webinar: Smart Marketing for Green Buildings—The Insider's Perspective

 

The Boom in Healthcare Construction: Fact or Fiction?

 

10 Tips for Entering the 2005 Marketing Communications Awards Program

 

Wanted: Creative Donations for 2005 Silent Auction

 

Entry Deadlines Approaching for National Awards Programs

 

The Seller  

"Do I Know You?" Keeping Your Name in Front of Your Clients

 

National Conference News  

Educational Program for National Conference Announced

 

Build Business: Reconnaissance Plus Networking

 

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Welcome, New Members!

 

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SMPS Webinar Series
•Smart Marketing for Green Buildings
April 12, 2-3:30 pm (ET)
•Market Planning and Budgeting
May 3, 2-3:30 pm (ET)

Business Development Best Practices Workshops
April 19—
Baltimore, MD
April 20—New York
August 10—New Orleans

National Marketing Communications Awards
Entry Deadline: April 8

Missouri Valley Regional Conference
April 21-22, Kansas City, MO

Call for Nominations for National and Foundation Boards
Nomination Deadline: April 15

Marketing Achievement Award
Entry Deadline: April 29

Striving for Excellence Awards
Entry Deadline: April 29

Chapter President of the Year
Entry Deadline: May 2

Build Business: Beyond Boundaries
2005 SMPS/PSMA National Conference
August 10-13, New Orleans

Entry Deadlines Approaching for National Awards Programs
Entries are due in April and May for the Marketing Communications Awards, Marketing Achievement Award, Chapter President of the Year, and Striving for Excellence Program.

If you have been impressed by the professionalism of an esteemed colleague, the dedication of your Chapter President, or the innovation of your chapter board, nominate that individual/group for recognition by the Society. The criteria and entry deadlines for these awards programs are now available on the web site at www.smps.org. A synopsis of each of the programs (including a link to more details) appears below.

Award recipients will be honored during Build Business August 10-13 in New Orleans.


Marketing Communications Awards

The SMPS National Marketing Communications Awards recognize outstanding marketing vehicles created by architectural, engineering, design, and construction firms. Awards are presented in 18 categories; in addition, a small-firm award winner is named in each category. Award winners benefit from industry recognition, networking opportunities, and free publicity in SMPS publications and press releases and on the national web site.

The deadline for entries is April 8, 2005. Entry forms are in the mail to members. Additional forms can be printed from the web at www.smps.org/awards/mca.htmQuestions may be directed to Molly Dall’Erta at 800.292.7677, x231, or molly@smps.org. To view winning entries from past years, visit the Awards section of the SMPS web site at www.smps.org/awards/mca.htm.


Marketing Achievement Award

The annual Marketing Achievement Award salutes an individual whose achievements and lasting contributions to the industry are exemplary. To be eligible for consideration, a nominee must be an SMPS member and have demonstrated significant and measurable accomplishments in research, education, leadership, marketing, and innovation.

The deadline for entries is April 29, 2005. For more information, visit www.smps.org/awards/maa.htm or contact SMPS Director of Membership Tina Myers at 800.292.7677, x224, or tina@smps.org.


Chapter President of the Year

The Chapter President of the Year Award recognizes a leader who served in the 2003-04 programming year as Chapter President and who exemplifies excellence in leadership by building a stronger, more vital chapter—the foundation of SMPS.

The deadline for submissions is May 2, 2005. For program requirements, visit www.smps.org/awards/cpoty.htm or contact SMPS Director of Membership Tina Myers at 800.292.7677, x224, or tina@smps.org.


Striving for Excellence Awards

The Striving for Excellence Awards recognize chapters for excellence in their management and service to members.

The award program’s objectives emphasize a chapter’s:
•program/education goals
•management, membership growth, and retention
•communications
•financial health.

The deadline for entries is April 29, 2005. For additional information, visit the Awards section of the SMPS web site at www.smps.org/awards/sfe.htm or SMPS Director of Membership Tina Myers at 800.292.7677, x224, or tina@smps.org. [ return to top ]

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