Standardbred Canada is soliciting entries for the 2013 International Media Awards competition which is a component of the World Trotting Conference to be held in Paris, France in June this year.

No cash prizes are associated with the awards and no entry fees are required. Standardbred Canada will present an award to the winning entrant should an entry from Canada win in any category.

Competition will be held in eight categories, and the programs, advertisements, or photos must have aired or been published between June 1, 2011 and May 1, 2013 on a broadcast station, cable system, website, newspaper or magazine in Canada during that time.

A single submission will be eligible in one category only. Standardbred Canada will appoint a committee that will select one Canadian finalist in each category, which will be judged against entries from other countries. The final judging will be conducted by members of the Marketing Committee at the 2013 World Trotting Conference, and be announced by Societe d’encouragement a l’elevage du Cheval Francais.

Entries should be received at Standardbred Canada not later than noon on May 10. All entries should include the name, address, phone number, and email address of the producer, author or photographer, and the name of the station, cable system, or publication on or in which it appeared, along with the date of broadcast/publication.

Send entries to:

Kathy Wade Vlaar
Standardbred Canada
2150 Meadowvale Blvd.
Mississauga, ON
L5N 6R6

Please direct any questions, via email, to [email protected].

The categories are as follows:

Best News Article

For articles written 'on deadline' about 'breaking' events, including reporting about races, racing industry happenings and so forth, and published in daily or weekly newspapers or online publications.

Best Magazine Article

For 'long-form' articles written as 'features' and published online or in magazines.

Best Photography

Photos, not enhanced by any computer-aided special effects, other than those used to clarify the subject matter contained in the photograph; must be submitted as an 8-inch by 10-inch print, or smaller.

Best Printed or Web-Based Advertisement

For advertisements promoting races, breeding services and any other product, service or activity related to the sport of harness racing or standardbred horses.

Best Video or Film Advertisement

Video or film-based advertisements for racing, breeding or any other product or service related to the standardbred industry.

Best Television Program or Documentary

For programs that air on broadcast or the internet, whether long or short-form that do not include advertising content.

Best Poster

For printed posters used to promote racing, breeding or any other industry-related activity, product or service.

Best Website

For publications, organizations or non-commercial entities that appear on the internet.