Category Archives: awards show

2010 Rockie Awards – Meet the Judges

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Brian

So you’ve got all of your materials in for the 2010 Rockie Awards, right?  Right?  Well, if not, stop what you’re doing right now and go get it all together.  You’re running out of time.
Now, for everyone else, here are the judges for this year’s show (after the jump):
Brett Craig
In the decade-plus that Brett Craig [...]

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Call for Hosts: 2010 Rockie Awards

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Brian

I received this recently from the folks responsible for putting together the 2010 Rockie Awards:
Idaho Ad Peeps,
In the year 2010, a noble few are called upon to lead worthy advertising mortals to the Valhallas of Valhallas—an Idaho Advertising Federation Rockie Award.
Woot!
So here’s the deal. Rather than having a few hired guns to host the IAF [...]

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REMINDER: IMPACT Awards Late Entry Deadline

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Brian

For those who may have missed the first date, late entries are being accepted through Thursday, February 4th for the Capital City Communicators IMPACT Awards.
More details can be found on the original post.

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Time is Running Out

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Brian

Wow.  Almost feels like I’m selling cars or furniture with that headline… Nevertheless, the clock is ticking.  Entries for the Idaho Advertising Federation’s 2010 Rockie Awards are due by Friday, February 5th.

Or, if you’re feeling generous and would like to pay additional fees, the late submission deadline is Friday, February 12th.

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Call for Entries: IMPACT Awards

Posted on January 18, 2010 by Brian

[ January 28, 2010; 5:00 pm; February 4, 2010; 5:00 pm; ] Capital City Communicators, a Treasure Valley organization for professional communicators, has announced a Call for Entries for the inaugural IMPACT Awards.

The IMPACT Awards, which stands for Idaho Marketing, PR, and Communication Talent, “offer Idaho communicators a unique opportunity to showcase their work, receive expert feedback and gain peer and industry recognition,” said Jeff Reynolds, CCC [...]

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DEADLINE: Rockie Awards Entry Deadline

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Brian

[ February 5, 2010; 5:00 pm; ] Take a moment to put this on your calendar.

Seriously, stop what you’re doing, pull up your calendar, grab your BlackBerry, iPhone, Droid or *gasp* piece of scratch paper and write this down.

The entry deadline for the 2010 Rockie Awards is February 5th, 2010.  Details should be available on the Rockie Awards website soon (if they [...]

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On Award Shows

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Brian

Our friends at The Denver Egotist have a great opinion on the state of award shows:  Award Shows Need to Evolve or Die.

And just in case you were wondering what their opinion really was, here’s a short snippet from the piece:

The problem with award shows right now is that although they celebrate creativity, most [...]

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Hey Boise: Portland’s Talking Smack

Posted on July 9, 2009 by Brian

Or, more specifically, the Portland Advertising Federation’s Rosey Awards:

This year, the PAF decided to have a little fun with the Rosey Awards website, throwing in a little ‘Our City is Better Than Your City’ attitude.
And Boise was one of their targets.
Now, the question to you, dear readers in Boise and beyond: Are you going to [...]

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2009 Rockies: Categories and Winners

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Brian

The Idaho Advertising Federation’s 2009 Rockies Awards Show came and went on Saturday, April 18th.  Amid all the celebration and revelry, awards were handed out in a variety of categories.
Curious to see who won where?  Follow the links below for winners and credits in each of the respective categories.

Silver Medal Award Winner: Russ Stoddard 
Public Service
Newspaper
Identity Programs
Public [...]

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Rockies – The Winners: Best of Show

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Brian

Brochure 4 Color:
Best of Show – Drake Cooper
Idaho Film Office, Be a Good Scout Handbook
Concept:  Joe Quatrone, Jennie Myers, Sean D. Young
Copy:  Joe Quatrone, Sean D. Young
Art Director:  Jennie Myers
Photography:  Peg Owens
Production:  Cale Cathey
Illustration:  Cale Cathey
Producer:  TableRock Printing

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