The deadline for the Society of New Communications Research 2009 Excellence in New Communications Awards is coming up on September 7.

Here is more info from SNCR founder Jen McClure:

Don't miss your opportunity to participate in the most prestigious awards program honoring corporations, governmental and nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, media outlets and individuals who are innovating the use of social media, ICT, mobile media, online communities and collaborative technologies in the areas of business, media, and professional communications, including advertising, marketing,public relations and corporate communications, as well as entertainment, education, politics, and social initiatives.

Submit a brief case study online at http://sncr.org/awards/entry/.

The winners will be honored at the 2009 Society for New Communications Research Symposium & Awards Gala, November 5-6 at the Harvard Faculty Club in Cambridge, Mass. - hosted by SNCR Fellow Paul Gillin.
See details at http://sncr.org/2009/05/27/2009-symposium-and-awards-gala/

In addition, the winning case studies will be published by SNCR and New Communications Review, and

Awards will be granted in eleven (11) categories:

- Online Reputation Management
- Behind the Firewall
- Influencer Relations
- External Communications & Communities
- Collaboration & Co-creation
- New Media Creation
- Online Publishing
- Mobile Media
- Microblogging
- Social CRM
- Social Media Measurement Innovation

Again, the detailed submission guidelines & the online entry form can be found athttp://sncr.org/awards/ and the deadline for submissions is September 7th, 2009. Please note: no extensions will be granted.

Entry fees: $75. USD per entry. All proceeds benefit SNCR, a 501c3 foundation, and a portion of your entry fee is tax-deductible.

For more information, contact sncroffice@gmail.com