LGBT Inclusion / Network Poster Competition

Pride in Diversity is pleased to announce an LGBT Workplace Inclusion / LGBT Network Group poster competition.  Now officially open, closing November 20, 2011.

Why a competition?

Posters promote organisational wide communication and awareness of LGBT inclusion.  We found that this was an area of development for many organisations that participated in the Australian Workplace Equality Index.  Many companies have a "kitchen poster culture" and some of our award winners used posters and postcards to promote the existence of an LGBT network within kitchens.  Posters were also used to promote LGBT inclusion within diversity training, at orientation days and at diversity events, LGBT network events and recruitment events.  We are hoping that this competition will encourage you to create your own posters / postcards for the organisational wide communication of your LGBT initiatives and/or your networks.  We are also hoping that seeing the designs of others will inspire and motivate you.  And of course, there's always the joy of winning !

Competition Details

Who can enter?  Member and non-member organisations.

Can we submit posters/postcards already in use?  Absolutely.

Are we limited to one?  Absolutely not.

Does it have to be a particular size or format?  Any size is fine, if you prefer a postcard size, that's fine.  .JPG format preferred.

When does it need to be in by and when will the winner be announced?  Needs to be in by November 20, 2011, announced 30th November, 2011. 

Where will our poster be displayed?  On the Pride in Diversity Website (once all entries have been received), on the Pride in Diversity facebook page (ongoing), in our Pride in Diversity Newsletter (ongoing).

Who are the judges?  The number of "Likes" and comments that each poster receives on our Facebook page will be taken into consideration, but that will not be the sole means of judging.  Anybody can vote, however you will not be able to vote for your own organisations poster.  Final say will be with the Pride in Diversity team. That being said, the earlier you get your poster in, the better.  

How do we vote? A document containing all posters will be distributed after the competition has officially closed.  You can then submit your votes by email or phone.

What do we win?  A Pride in Diversity merchandise inclusion pack and of course, the sheer glory of winning !  :).  We've also decided to include one free entry to our PRIDE IN PRACTICE LGBT Workplace Conference on 29th November.  So get those entries in !  Don't need to be a member to participate.

What do we need to do? 

1. Design your poster / postcard (existing designs are fine)
2. Clear with your marketing / branding people for use in the competition and for the right of Pride in Diversity to place your poster on our website, facebook page and within our newsletter (you don't have to include your company name on the poster to enter).
3. Ensure the design is in .jpg format
4. Email to dawn.hough@prideindiversity.com.au before 20 November, 2011
5. Keep a watch on the Pride in Diversity Facebook page for entries received.

More information:  Call Dawn on (02) 9206.2136 or email dawn.hough@prideindiversity.com.au

Would love you to join in ... encourage inclusion ... motivate others ... promote your organisation ... show off your work !!!