WHAT is the award? Created in 2004, the Aveda Environmental Award celebrates environmental leadership and achievement in the magazine industry.
WHO is eligible? Any consumer or B-to-B magazine that uses environmentally responsible paper/production practices. There are three categories:
A) “New Launch” for magazines launched after Jan 2007
B) “Improved Commitment” for magazines that have improved their magazine’s environmental characteristics since Jan 2007
C) “Long-time Leader” for magazines or publishing companies with demonstrated environmental leadership for at least five years.
WHEN is the deadline? Friday, October 30, 2009 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time
WHERE is the application? Click:
http://betterpaper.ning.com/page/aveda-environmental-award, or paste it into your browser.
WHY should you apply? It will show your readers and advertisers your environmental leadership and commitment, will be a great announcement on your social networks, and help make you eligible for promotions at Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, and other sales outlets.
HOW can I apply? Fill out all the applications for which you’re eligible, pay $50 for your first entry and $35 for any additional entry, and do it by Friday, October 30, 2009 by 5:00 PM Pacific Time.
• Aveda staff will not be involved in the judging.
• All applications will be kept confidential.
• The judges have over 60 years combined experience in paper and publishing