Are you committed to mastering your craft and making a meaningful impact? Then the 2025 IABC Africa Silver Quill awards programme is your platform for recognition and growth.

Why enter?

• Recognition: Shine a spotlight on your exceptional work.
• Feedback: A chance to learn from seasoned professionals.
• Legacy: Be part of a tradition spanning four decades.

What sets this programme apart?

• 29 diverse categories: From PR to Digital Communication, we’ve got you covered.
• Global standards: Entries are judged based on rigorous IABC global standards.

Deadlines & Fees

• Early-bird entries*: Friday, 15 August 2025
  Members R1 299.00/USD72.00 | Non-members R1 899.00/USD105.00 | Students FREE
• Final entries*: Wednesday, 15 October 2025
  Members R1 899.00/USD105.00 | Non-members R2 499.00/USD138.00 | Students R180.00/USD10.00

Anyone who entered the MACE (Marketing, Advancement and Communication in Education) Excellence Awards may submit the same project/programme for the IABC Africa Silver Quill Awards at a preferential rate of R1099.00. This rate is only applicable if the entry fee is paid and submitted by the early-bird deadline on 15 August 2025.

*Entry fee paid and entry submitted.

How to enter

• Create a work plan that outlines your objectives, strategies, and results.
• Put together a work sample to support your entry and showcase your skills. You may submit 5 files, maximum 1GB. Please combine them in one ZIP file.
• Request the link to the entry form by emailing info@iabc.co.za.

Queries:

Email us at info@iabc.co.za

Last year’s high achievers

The African region shone globally in the Gold Quill awards programme, bringing home seven awards.

Join the ranks of excellence

“Silver Quills are more than awards; they are symbols of excellence, competence and professionalism.” says Camilla Osborne, IABC Africa Regional Past Chair.

Contact us

For more information, please email us at info@iabc.co.za