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The Golden Hammer Communication Awards
Recognizing Excellence in Home Channel Advertising

NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS for 2010!
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Get recognition for your merchandising and communication efforts through the Golden Hammer Communication Awards. Each year Home Channel News accepts submissions and selects outstanding honorees in the following categories:

• Business-to-Business Advertising
• Business-to-Consumer Advertising
• Packaging
• Point-of-Purchase Advertising
• Signage

Winners will be recognized during the 26th Annual Golden Hammer Awards ceremony on May 4th at the National Hardware Show.

Submit Your Entry Today! 

Golden Hammer Communication Awards Submission Guidelines

Submission Deadline: April 16, 2010

Judging: Leading industry professionals will evaluate each entry based on its design, strategic development, creativity, execution, where it was placed, what makes it innovative/unique and its demonstration of success (i.e. brand awareness, increased sales)

Who Can Enter: Suppliers, brand marketing companies, consumer products and service companies

What Can be Entered: Promotional materials from 5 categories: Photography, Video, Slides, Flyers or Brochures.  Entries must have a production run of at least 500 units (domestic) or 50 units (international).  The campaign should have been executed between Jan 1 – Dec. 31, 2009.

Entry Case History: Please attach a brief overview of the campaign background, including why it is innovative/unique, where it was placed and evidence of success.

Awards: One winner will be awarded in each of the category areas.

Winners: Winners will be announced the week prior to the National Hardware Shower and recognized during the 26th Annual Golden Hammer Awards Ceremony held May 4th at the National Hardware Show.

Entry: Each entry is $595 and includes one complimentary Golden Hammer Awards Ceremony Registration ($125 value)

Entry Form: CLICK HERE to download the 2010 Communication Awards Entry Form

Questions? Contact Hilary Cohen @ 646-386-7919 or hilary@hdcmeetings.com

2009 Communication Award Winners: Business-to-Business Advertising Osmose, Inc.    Business-to-Consumer Advertising MSA Safety Works   Packaging O'Keeffe's Company   Point-of-Purchase Advertising The Monkey Hook, LLC   Signage Mail Boss   Retailer-to-Consumer Advertising Westlake Ace Hardware   About The Awards The 26th Annual Golden Hammer Awards, presented by Home Channel News, recognize elite suppliers and retailers who exemplify the gold standard by demonstrating their commitment to support of sales, marketing and partnership efforts. 2010 Communication Awards Winners will be recognized during the 26th Annual Golden Hammer Awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 4, 2010 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm.

Questions? Contact Hilary Cohen @ HCohen@LF.com