Benefits > Professional Development
Products - IABC's information resources offer guidance and insight from top communication practitioners, analysis of critical communication issues, and proven models you can tailor to your needs.
Recognition Programs - IABC sponsors the Chairman's Award that recognizes special, behind-the-scene volunteers; the Fellow designation honors outstanding service and accomplishments by longtime members; the EXCEL Award salutes the practice of nonmember leaders who exemplify excellence in organizational communication. And finally, the IABC Research Foundation sponsors the Jake Wittmer Award, honoring outstanding communication research. IABC members may submit nominations.
Accreditation -The mark, an ABC, that gets you the recognition you deserve as an Accredited Business Communicator.
Gold Quill Awards - International competition that provides an opportunity to receive expert evaluation against IABC's highest standards of excellence.
District/Regional Awards - District-/region-wide opportunity to be judged by your peers.