Citizen Communication Contest 

Purpose: PSATS’ Citizen Communication Contest recognizes member townships for their efforts to communicate with residents. 

Eligible Entrants: PSATS member townships that publish print or electronic newsletters and other publications; have a website or use social media; or develop audiovisual content for cable TV or online channels.

Awards: First, second, and third place awards in eight categories are up for grab. Categories include: 

• Printed Newsletters (population under 5,000 and population 5,001 and over)
• Electronic Newsletters
• Most Improved Newsletter
• Other Publications
• Multimedia Communications
• Social Media
• Websites

Winners receive a framed certificate and coverage in the Township News. All entrants also compete for the annual Outstanding Citizen Communication Award, which is presented at PSATS’ Annual Conference to two townships (one with a population over 5,000 and one with a population of 5,000 or under) that show an exceptional commitment to keeping their residents informed.

Deadline: January 31

For more information:

• Submit Citizen Communication Contest entries through the form below or via mail to PSATS, 4855 Woodland Drive, Enola, PA 17025.
• Contact Hanna Martin, PSATS Associate Editor, phone (717) 763-0930, ext. 129, email hmartin@psats.org.