How can I order more award certificates?

The easiest and best way to order more certificates is to photocopy the original certificate and clearly write in the new names of contributing staffers, vendors or clients that you want to appear on the new certificate. Then simply send the photocopy with your order form and payment.

Mail the order form with payment, or fax it with your credit card authorization to 703/643-2329. Payment must accompany your order.

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Can I send a check or credit card payment for my certificate order? Yes. Please enclosed a check or credit card authorization if you mail your order, and a credit card authorization if you fax your order.

To whom should I make the check payable?
To Communications Concepts, Inc.

If you pay by credit card, the charge will appear on your credit card statement under our company name, Communications Concepts, Inc.--not under APEX. Your credit card company may even abbreviate our company name to something like "COM CONCEPTS INC" or "COMMUNIC CONCEP", or they may spell it out as "COMMUNICATIONS CONCEPTS/APEX".

Do I need your federal I.D. number?
No, you do not. Since Communications Concepts, Inc. is a corporation, you are not required to obtain a 1099 tax form from us.

And since Communications Concepts, Inc. is a corporation, you are not required to obtain Concepts' federal I.D. number in order to send an APEX entry fee, order additional certificates, subscribe to our newsletter, Writing That Works, or purchase special reports or services.

To minimize identity theft, we do not publish our federal I.D. number.
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How competitive were the entries?
Very. Each year, the quality of entries increases. Overall, this year's entries displayed an exceptionally high level of quality. The APEX judges saw only the most promising publications that professional communicators could enter. From them, they had the truly challenging task of selecting the award-winning entries.

Did low-budget entries stand a chance?
Yes. Many of the winning entries in APEX 2006 were inexpensively produced. The APEX judges often were more impressed by the quality of creative ideas and concepts shown by entries than they were by the expense entailed in their execution.

Many of the award-winning entries in this and earlier APEX competitions were classic examples of good ideas, imaginatively executed, despite limitations due to tight budgets, limited resources and small staff.

Who are the APEX judges?
The panel of judges included John De Lellis, Concepts Editor & Publisher, Carolyn Mulford, Concepts Senior Evaluator for the Publication Evaluation Program and Senior Writer & Editor of Writing That Works, Christine Turner, Contributing Editor of Writing That Works: The Business Communications Report, and Bill Londino, Consulting Editor of Writing That Works.

What does Communications Concepts, the APEX sponsor, do?
Communications Concepts, Inc. helps publishing, PR and marketing professionals improve publications and communications programs through a series of focused services: