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GTA frequently asked questions

I’m not a PRIA member, can I enter the awards?

PRIA's Golden Target Awards are for PRIA members only however we'd love for you to join our public relations and communication community. Click here to become a member.

I’m not a PRIA member but worked on a campaign entry, can I receive an award?

PRIA's Golden Target Awards are for PRIA members only however we'd love for you to join our public relations and communication community. Click here to become a member.

I no longer work for the organisation my entry relates to, can I still enter?

PRIA’s Golden Target Awards are for PRIA members, regardless of where you currently work. You may still enter your work from a previous employer but you may need to check with them for permission. Also ensure the campaign was completed and evaluated by 30 April in the year of entry into the Awards.

Who receives the award, the entrant or the organisation?

As PRIA membership is held individually, so are the Golden Target Awards. The award is associated with the individual entrant(s) who completed the campaign work and submitted the entry. The award is is not given to the organisation.

May I enter the same work twice?

Entries must only be submitted once.

May I enter more than one category?

You may enter several campaigns in several categories however you may not enter the same entry more than once. You must decide on one category that most accurately suits the particular campaign you are entering.

May I enter the same category more than once?

You may submit as many entries as you like (as long as they are different campaigns) and yes you may enter the same category more than once.

I'm confused about what category to enter. What do I do?

If you have any questions regarding the Golden Target Awards please contact PRIA on julian.kenny@pria.com.au and we can refer your enquiry to the GTA panel.

My campaign ran for longer than 12 months. How much of it should I enter?

The campaign must have been continuous and must include an evaluation of the work which was done in the current period (i.e. in the 12 months up to 30 April in the year of entry into the Awards) and an evaluation prior to that period (i.e. an evaluation prior to 30 April 2011). The campaign could run from 2010, 2011 to 2012 with evaluations prior to 30 April 2011 and 30 April 2012. For further enquiries please contact the PRIA office on julian.kenny@pria.com.au.

Can I enter online?

Yes, entries are now all submitted online. You will need to create an account at gta.pria.com.au, then log in to submit your entry. The entry template contains detailed content guidance for each section and can be downloaded here.

Who judges the entries and by what criteria?

To maintain the high professional standard of the awards, the judging panel includes senior public relations professionals, communication professionals and academics.

Entries are judged against a set criteria and awarded against other category entries firstly in their state/territory and then against category entries across Australia. There are three awards in each of the sixteen categories at both the State and National level – Winner, Highly Commended and Commended.

How do I know my work will be judged fairly?

Our judges are experienced practitioners and long serving PRIA members who abide by our code of ethics and the GTA judging criteria. Any conflicts of interest are declared and judges may step aside from assessing your campaign if required.

I am having difficulty entering. Can anyone help?

Of course. If you're having technical issues with the online entry system, then contact eAwards on 1300 366 602 and they will happily assist you. Or if your query is regarding your entry then contact PRIA on julian.kenny@pria.com.au and we will also be very happy to help you.