IABC Africa Excel winner to be announced at conference

The award is frequently given to a chief executive officer, managing director or general manager for his/her contribution to business communication. This contribution can include initiating, directing, supporting or sustaining outstanding and effective communication programmes.

The international EXCEL Award programme and now in its fourth decade is largely recognised as the IABC's highest honour to be bestowed on a non-member. There are no restrictions or biases based on size of organisation or budget and nominations for this international award are made by both IABC members and non-members.

Evaluation criteria

The Africa region of IABC is looking to recognise a candidate who has demonstrated vision and leadership in his/her commitment to excellent communication, in recent years.

Nominees will be evaluated on the following:

1. Demonstration of exceptional leadership, management and communication skills
2. Some experience in communicating with global or multicultural audiences is preferred
3. Use of a communication strategy that demonstrates creativity and innovation and that contributes to the business success of the organisation
4. Commitment to the communication programmes for all of the organisation's audiences, both internal and external, and at local, national and international levels
5. Effective personal communication with all of these audiences. Candidates must be shown to have participated in communication, not simply directed communication staff in their efforts
6. Commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards

To nominate a candidate, contact Ros Jones on az.oc.cbai@senoj.sor.