Is this your year?

If you're like many direct marketers, odds are you've probably said “I bet this could win a NEDMA Award” at least once this year! Here's your chance to find out. We're pleased to announce that the 2008 Call for Entries the 27^th Annual NEDMA Awards for Creative Excellence is ready and waiting for you to complete.

• A simplified entry process. This year, you simply need to send in two copies of the entry form and a sample of the work to be judged. PDF's and Credits information will be collected only from Winners upon notification. All you need is a sample of your work and an hour to write up your entry.
  
  
• The Award Show is in June this year! You'll be able to kick off the summer in high style on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at the Roxy in Boston. Mark your calendars.
  
  
• Get ready for the After Party. This year, we'll be holding an all-out celebration bash in the awards gallery after the show. Consider reserving a hotel room!
  
  

New sponsorship opportunities. Think of how impressive this could sound…The 2008 NEDMA Awards, sponsored by <YOUR COMPANY!>. Email sponsorship@nedma.com if you are interested in sponsoring this year's show.

This means winners can skip the crowded first round of the Echo Award process completely….a benefit makes your NEDMA Membership more valuable than ever. If you're not a NEDMA Member (or not sure), email info@nedma.com to find out more.

• Early entry deadline: Monday, January 28^th
  
• Final entry deadline: Monday, February 11^th
  
• Awards Show and After Party at The Roxy: Wednesday, June 11^th

Will You Be the Envy of Your Peers?
You'll never know if you don't enter. So click on 2008 Call for Entries and download your entry form today. Our panel of esteemed national judges looks forward to reviewing your entries. And I look forward to welcoming you at The Roxy on June 11^th.

Questions? Please contact us at awards@nedma.com.