IPI IN ACTION | AWARDS
Shine the Light on You by Stephanie Santoro
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VERY YEAR, THE IPI CONFERENCE & EXPO hosts an awards ceremony honoring the incredible people, projects, and programs of the parking, transportation, and mobility industry. Entries for the 2019 IPI Awards Program will be accepted from September 12 to November 7, 2018. Visit parking.org to get started.
One of the easiest and most inexpensive ways for businesses to stand out from others is to win industry awards. Awards are an effective way to gain recognition and better visibility for you, your business, and online presence. Awards with IPI bring prestige, greater credibility, and increased opportunity. Submitting an entry for any of the three different International Parking Institute award programs is now easier than ever! We have exciting changes coming to some of the categories and criteria that make submitting and nominating more accessible, in addition to opening doors to a newer variety of entries. Winners embody industry excellence and will be celebrated in an awards ceremony during the 2019 IPI Conference & Expo in Anaheim, Calif., June 9–12. They will be prominently showcased in IPI’s monthly award-winning magazine, The Parking Professional; on IPI social media channels, discussion forums digital publications; and by industry word-of-mouth. We all want our names in lights for the distinctive contributions we make to the parking, transportation, and mobility community. This is a unique profession we are all proud to be a part of. So, put yourself or someone else in the running this fall so the spotlight lands where it belongs, on you (or your nominee)! STEPHANIE SANTORO is IPI’s program
marketing and special projects manager. She can be reached at santoro@parking.org.
Awards of Excellence: Focus on Innovative Design, Construction, Renovation, and Sustainability
We encourage consultants and project owners to submit their successful garages, lots, and innovative parking programs for consideration. Awards of Excellence winners in seven categories are rewarded extensively through ongoing recognition—the buzz and exposure surrounding these awardees is a gift that keeps on giving for consultants, designers, and owners. Questions about this program? Email aoe@parking.org.
Professional Recognition: Focus on People and Professionalism
The Professional Recognition awards focus on one parking organization and people who stand out among the rest. IPI members can nominate a peer or themselves, and there is no fee to enter. Winners from the 2018 competition report they are still on cloud nine, getting high fives and serving as the proud faces and ambassadors of IPI’s stellar member organizations. Winners experience a renewed sense of leadership and pride in their work, keeping them striving toward their best—a contagious morale booster. Questions about this program? Email prp@parking.org.
Parking Matters® Marketing & Communications Awards: Focus on Results-Oriented Programs
The Marketing & Communications Awards recognize outstanding marketing, public relations, social media, and communications programs. The program is open to all sectors, as well as commercial operators, consultants, and supplier/vendors. You can submit a comprehensive marketing, advertising, social media campaign—or just one component, such as a video. In many cases, the marketing department or an outside agency prepares the award entry. This awards program typically showcases a number of winners, with three that particularly stand out, designated as Best of the Year. Questions about this program? Email marcomm@parking.org.
Awards open September 12, 2018 and close November 7. For criteria and details about entering, visit parking.org.
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