ILBSA Annual Meeting and Sycamore Awards

THE INDIANA LUMBER & BUILDERS’ SUPPLY ASSOCIATION’S ANNUAL MEETING

Thursday, October 22, 2009
French Lick Springs Resort, French Lick, Indiana

The Company Awards
Nomination Applications must be tendered to the ILBSA offices by October 15, 2009.

Here are the categories and descriptions:

BEST CUSTOMER APPRECIATION PROGRAM
This category showcases excellence in a company’s OVERALL customer appreciation programming. Elements include activities like builder events; outings; or other customer-related programs that show your customers (whether they be builders, other professionals, or the general public) you value their business, and keep them coming back.

BEST COMPANY WEBSITE
This category showcases excellence in a company’s web-based communications through the official web site. This award is judged based on overall appearance; ease of navigation; completeness in functionality; how well it facilitates communication with your personnel; number of ‘hits’, and online sales or sales leads. This is a great opportunity for us to show others your cutting-edge communication!

BEST TOTAL COMMUNICATION PROGRAM
This category showcases excellence in a company’s OVERALL communications program, including newsletters, electronic newsletters, etc. The audience can be customers, the general public, employees, or a combination of all of these. Many ILBSA member companies have regular newsletters and other communications vehicles...and this is your chance to show us your stuff!

BEST HUMAN RESOURCES PROGRAM
This category showcases excellence in a company’s OVERALL HUMAN RESOURCES programming. This includes, but it not limited to, employee/professional development (business & continuing education), personnel communications, employee review/reward processes, employee recognition programs/events, etc. Since each company’s culture is different, there may be more awards in this category.

BEST WORKPLACE SAFETY PROGRAM
This category showcases excellence in a company’s OVERALL strategy for OSHA / IOSHA compliance; including, but not limited to, employee safety training, workplace inspections, record-keeping, safety awards, safety communications to personnel, etc. This is an easy one to submit, as companies already have their safety programs on file. Simply send it in!

BEST COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM / PROJECT
This category showcases excellence in a company’s impact on quality of life in the community in which it operates and lives; through involvement in community events, charitable projects, local government, etc. Many ILBSA member firms ‘give back’ to their communities in numerous ways; as such, there may be more awards in this category.

BEST ADVERTISING / PUBLIC RELATIONS PROGRAM
This category showcases excellence in a company’s advertising strategy, demonstrating “bang for the buck” in paid advertising; press coverage for events/programs, and creativity in advertising or PR venues, media, and locations. For radio ads, an audio tape or MP-3 file of your ad is requested (but not absolutely necessary); for television ads, a tape or DVD of your ad is requested (but again, not absolutely necessary).

“GOLDEN SHOESTRING” AWARD
This category is a “catch-all” - can be for any business process or program, but was accomplished successfully with little or no budget. This is a great category to showcase your creativity and demonstrate what can be done with the energy and drive of you and your staff team, and not a lot of money. There may be more awards in this category due to the broad nature of the guidelines.

You may be nominated by any member of ILBSA (retailer, associate supplier, or Board of Directors member) or you can nominate yourself. Please click below for either print to mail/fax option or to submit your nomination(s) online:

Online: Company Awards Online Nomination Form

Print to Fax or Mail: Company Awards Nomination Form (.pdf)

Once nominated, we will notify you, and ask you to submit a brief outline of the program, service, or strategy for which you have been nominated.

In October, an independent panel of judges connected with our industry will review the nominations and make their recommendations. We then look forward to greeting you as you come across the stage to accept your award, as fellow members, family, and friends cheer on your good work!

Questions? Call ILBSA at 317-875-3737 or 1-877-465-8627.

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