Sponsored by the Car Care Council Women's Board and the Automotive Communication Council

2008 Award Winners

Click here to see a video of the 2008 winning entries

Consumers are becoming more interested than ever about their cars. Proper vehicle maintenance is a proven way for consumers to save money, time and energy. The 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 outstanding advertising, marketing, merchandising and/or effective PR, these two organizations would like to recognize their efforts through the Automotive Communications Awards competition.

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.

Awards and Presentations
National awards will be given in each category including direct mail pieces and public relations efforts. The awards presentation will be held during the Women’s Board reception on Nov. 4, 2008 during Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week in Las Vegas. New this year, 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 based on 2007 campaigns.

Easy to Enter
Please do not submit actual printed pieces. All entries must be submitted in PDF or jpg electronic files, or photographs of thesamples must be sent. Please be sure that you send an entry form or a photocopy of the form with each entry. Video entries should be submitted in VHS or DVD format and audio entries should be submitted on CD or cassette. Please be sure that you send an entry form or a photocopy of the form with each entry. If you have any questions, call Beatrice Livioco at 301-654-6664.

Entry Fees
Entry fees are $145 for the initial entry and $95 for each additional entry. Please make check payable to CAR CARE COUNCIL WOMEN’S BOARD.

Deadline
This year's deadline has passed. Please check back for information on the 2009 Awards!