Professional Communications Awards

Rules of Entry

The Professional Communications Awards for outstanding communication is given to TCIA Active or Affiliate Member firms whose communications with the public or their peers make a significant contribution to the professionalism of the industry.

NOTE: All entries (whether a printed or digital piece) need to be uploaded digitally. Winning entries will be asked to mail hard copies to be displayed at WMC in Marriott St. Kitts Resort, February 11-15, 2019.

Categories

 The award competition features five entry categories: 

  • Newsletter/Blog: These items can be either print or digital. When submitting newsletters, please upload three issues (i.e. - Spring, Summer, Fall).
  • Brochure/Flyer/Print Ad: All of these pieces should be no more than one "page" and should be a one-time communication tool.
  • Website/Mobile App: Includes any and all websites that are associated with your company, or a mobile app your company has developed. 
  • Social Media: Includes videos, podcasts, social media accounts/pages, etc...
  • Marketing Campaign: These submissions require the use of two or more award categories focusing on one goal or message.

Deadline

Submissions must be received by November 1, 2018

Submissions

Please submit your entries by completing this online entry form and uploading the relevant information.
Submissions must be from calendar year 2017 or 2018.

Judging

Submissions are judged against pre-established criteria, and are not compared to one another.

Winners will be informed of their awards by December. Winners will also be announced on TCIA.org, in publications including The Reporter and TCI Magazine, and via TCIA's various social media outlets. Winning companies will receive plaques, which will be distributed at TCIA' s Annual Winter Management Conference in Marriott St. Kitts Resort, February 11-15, 2019.

2017 Winners

TCIA evaluated each entry on the overall appearance, content quality, adherence to American National Standards Institute and Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards, and its success in achieving the company’s marketing and communications goals.

TCIA is proud to announce the following companies are winners of 2017 Professional Communications Awards:

Newsletter/Brochure

  • SavATree
  • Lewis Tree Service
  • Urban Tree Service

Flyer/Ad/Postcard

  • Davey Tree Expert Company
  • Harrison McPhee, Inc.
  • Rainbow Treecare

Website

Digital/Social Media

  • The Davey Tree Expert Company
  • Preservation Tree Services
  • Lewis Tree Service Inc.

Special Entry

  • Vine & Branch, Inc.
  • Northeast Horticultural Services
  • Barts Tree Service

TCIA will present the winners at our Winter Management Conference in Hawaii, February 4-8.
Learn more about TCIA’s Professional Communication Awards

2017 Professional Communications Awards Winners on Flickr

 
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2016 Winners

TCIA evaluated each entry on the overall appearance, content quality, adherence to American National Standards Institute and Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards, and its success in achieving the company’s marketing and communications goals.

TCIA is proud to announce the following companies are winners of 2016 Professional Communications Awards:

Newsletter/Brochure

  • The Davey Tree Expert Company
  • SavATree
  • Swingle Lawn, Tree & Landscape Care 

Special Entry

  • Swingle Lawn, Tree & Landscape Care 
  • The Davey Tree Expert Company
  • SavATree

Flyer/Ad/Postcard

  • SavATree
  • RTEC Treecare
  • Almstead Tree, Shrub & Lawn Care

Digital/Social Media

  • The Davey Tree Expert Company
  • Pine Valley Tree Service
  • Bartlett Tree Experts

Website

Past winners

2015 Winners

Newsletter/Brochure

  • Kramer Tree Specialists
  • Four Seasons Tree Care
  • Swingle Lawn Tree & Landscape Care 

Special Entry

  • Wright Tree Service
  • Bartlett Tree Expert Co.
  • Arbormax Tree Service

Flyer/Ad/Postcard

  • Ping’s Tree Service
  • Arbormax Tree Service
  • The Davey Tree Expert Co.
  • SavATree

Digital/Social Media

Website

2014 Winners

Large Company Division:

  • Newsletter/Brochure
    The Davey Tree Expert Company
    Bartlett Tree Experts
  • Flyer/Ad/Postcard
    Swingle Lawn, Tree & Landscape Care
    Rainbow Treecare
  • Website
    All About Trees, LLC
    Wright Tree Service
  • Digital/Social Media
    Swingle Lawn, Tree & Landscape Care
    The Davey Tree Expert Company
  • Special Entry
    Chippers, Inc.

Small Company Division:

  • Newsletter/Brochure
    SPM Enterprises LLC Tree & Shrub
  • Flyer/Ad/Postcard
    Tree Wise
  • Digital/Social Media
    Harrison's Pro Tree Service, LLC
  • Special Entry
    Levy Tree Care, LLC

2013 Winners

Large Company Division:

  • Newsletter/Brochure
    Davey Tree Experts
    SavATree
    Wachtel Tree Science
  • Flyer/Ad/Postcard
    Rainbow Treecare
    Cedarlawn Tree
    Almstead Tree & Shrub Care
  • Website
    Arborguard Tree Specialists, Inc.
    Wright Outdoor Solutions
  • Digital/Social Media
    Bartlett Tree Experts
    Nelson Tree Service
    Almstead Tree & Shrub Care
  • Special Entry
    Rainbow Treecare
    Arborwell
    Davey Tree Experts

Small Company Division:

  • Newsletter/Brochure
    Seacoast Tree Care LLC
  • Flyer/Ad/Postcard
    Seacoast Tree Care LLC
    SPM Enterprises Tree & Shrub
  • Website
    Seacoast Tree Care LLC
  • Digital/Social Media
    Seacoast Tree Care LLC
  • Special Entry
    Seacoast Tree Care LLC 

2012 Winners

To view the Flyer/Ad/Postcard, Newsletter/Brochure and Special Entry winners, visit TCIA’s Communications Award Photo Gallery on our Flickr Page here.

2011 Winners

  • Brochure Category
    Lucas Tree Experts
    Bartlett Tree Experts
  • Newsletter Category
    Wright Tree Service, Inc.
    Urban Tree Service/A Tree Health Company, Inc.  
  • Special Entry Category
    Arborwell
    Arborist Enterprises, Inc.
  • Website Category
    Arborwell
    Almstead Tree & Shrub Care Company