Car Care Council Women's Board and the Automotive Communications Council applaud those companies and agencies that provide automotive information to consumers and the trade professionals who interact with them on a daily basis. Whether it be through advertising, marketing, merchandising and/or PR, these two organizations recognize their efforts through the Automotive Communications Awards competition.

Categories for social media efforts have been added to both Business to Consumer and Business to Business sections. Entrants should highlight their use of Facebook, Twitter, blogs or other social media platforms in automotive marketing and communications.

Teens have the opportunity to win an iPod by explaining why they're passionate about their vehicles and how they maintain them through the "Show Us Your Wheels" contest. Entries should be submitted via YouTube link and must be no longer than three minutes. There is no charge for entries and the deadline is Friday, Oct. 1. The winner will receive an iPod and have their video posted on the Women's Board website.

The awards presentation will be held during the Women's Board reception on Nov. 2 during Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week in Las Vegas. Two best-in-show (B-to-C and B-to-B) awards will be announced and presented during the reception.

Eligibility
Any client, agency or supplier who has produced automotive advertising, marketing, merchandising and/or PR efforts targeted to consumers or the trade are eligible. All entries must be produced and/or implemented between January 2009 and November 2010.

Entries
All entries must be submitted in PDF, jpg, mpeg, wmv or mp3 electronic format. Each entry must be accompanied by an entry form. Call 301-654-6664 with any questions.

Download an ENTRY FORM.

Entry fees are $145 for the initial entry and $95 for each additional entry. Make checks payable to CAR CARE COUNCIL WOMEN’S BOARD.

Deadlines
Friday, Sept. 3 for ACA entries and Friday, Oct. 1 for "Show us Your Wheels" entries.

The Car Care Council Women's Board is comprised of professional men and women who are dedicated to getting information to female audiences concerning educating women about car care and encouraging young people to investigate "automotive" as their career choice.

The Automotive Communications Council (ACC) is a national, non-profit organization comprised of marketing professionals engaged in public relations, advertising, branding and other communication practices for automotive aftermarket companies. ACC provides a networking forum for the exchange of ideas, information and resources about issues, challenges and trends impacting companies and organizations throughout the aftermarket industry.