ARC Awards: Excellence in Annual Reports
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MerComm, Inc. is the world's only independent awards organization dedicated to defining the standards of excellence in the communications fields and to recognize the individuals whose work has made an outstanding contribution to their organization, corporation or client.

By way of advancing the multi-disciplines involved in professional communications, we are committed to: exercising fair play, maintaining independence, and acting with integrity. Our judging process is designed to ensure impartiality and objectivity. Neither judges nor MerComm have any stake in the outcome of the competition. We accept no advertising, there are no membership dues, we have no sponsors to which we owe fealty.

The MerComm Awards programs have achieved world-wide recognition for their integrity and fairness in their judging procedures. They are the only competitions in the communications fields which honor small and large organizations alike. Judging is carried out by peers in the profession, based not on budget, but on the values of creativity, clarity, effectiveness, and innovation.

The competitions have gained international prestige due to the overriding philosophy that directs MerComm's mission: to honor professionals who contribute to the advancement of the communications arts and sciences, and whose creativity and craft make a difference in the global marketplace.

These competitions draw entries from nearly 60 countries world-wide: Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Denmark, France, French West Indies, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Lichtenstein, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, People's Republic of China, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Venezuela, Vietnam, the Virgin Islands, Zimbabwe, and across the United States.

The MerComm professional recognition programs celebrate individual and collective achievement within all areas of communications, featuring: 

iNOVA AWARDS

The iNOVA Awards is the world’s first competition dedicated to honoring excellence in corporate websites. In its ninth year, the mission of the iNOVA Awards is to recognize and promote achievement in creative web design, originality of execution, content and functional performance.

MERCURY AWARDS

Now in its 23rd year, the International MERCURY Awards Competition recognizes outstanding achievement in professional communications. Considered the "Oscar" of the world-wide communications industry, the MERCURY Awards is one of the most important international competitions honoring the best in public relations, public affairs and corporate communications.

ARC AWARDS

The International ARC Awards, celebrating its 24th year, is the "Academy Awards of Annual Reports", according to the financial media. It is now the largest international competition honoring excellence in annual reports. The competition is open to corporations, small companies, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and associations, as well as agencies and individuals involved in producing annual reports.

QUESTAR AWARDS
The International QUESTAR Awards festival, in its 19th year, recognizes outstanding achievement in video communications. The major categories include public service announcements, advertisements, broadcast programming, corporate videos, home audience videos, and video news releases. The QUESTAR Awards are given to those professionals who have transformed their creative energy, skill and craftsmanship into outstanding video content.

ASTRID AWARDS

The 19th International ASTRID Awards honors outstanding achievement in graphic and print design. Categories include: advertisements, brochures, calendars, campaigns, CD ROMS, corporate identity, covers, employee publications, graphic design, interactive media, magazines, newsletters, packaging, posters, promotional kits, special projects and video graphic design. The ASTRID Award symbolizes the stellar qualities of creativity, craft, and originality in design.

GALAXY AWARDS

In its 20th year, the International GALAXY AWARDS Competition honors outstanding achievement in product and service marketing. Fourteen major categories include: advertising, brochures, copy writing, design, interactive media, marketing campaigns, packaging, new product introduction, promotion, special events, and sponsorships.

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