( Added: June 8, 2009 ) - The International Association of Business Communicators Pittsburgh chapter is seeking entries for the 30th annual Golden Triangle Awards and nominations for Business Communicator of the Year. The Golden Triangle Awards recognize excellence and outstanding achievement from Western Pennsylvania's best business communicators.

In observance of this year's tough economic situation, IABC/Pittsburgh has lowered entry fees for both members and nonmembers. Each entry received by June 29 is $60 for IABC members, $80 for non-members. Each entry received between June 30 and July 13 is $75 for members, $95 for non-members. All entries must be received by July 13.

IABC/Pittsburgh is looking for entries that display best practices in communication management, communication skills and creative skills. A new social media category has also been added this year. A complete list of categories and a downloadable entry form is available on IABC/Pittsburgh's Web site, www.iabcpittsburgh.com

Entries along with payment and entry form can be mailed to Terry Capp, IABC Golden Triangle Awards, c/o University of Pittsburgh, University Marketing Communications, 400 Craig Hall, 200 South Craig St., Pittsburgh, PA 15260. For questions about the Golden Triangle Awards or entries, contact Terry Capp at 412-624-7139, or via email at thc1@pitt.edu.

IABC/Pittsburgh is also seeking nominations for the Business Communicator of the Year Award. This award honors an individual for outstanding contributions in practicing, promoting and/or enhancing professional business communications in Western Pennsylvania. Find more information and nominating instructions at www.iabcpittsburgh.com.

The Golden Triangle Awards program, sponsored by IABC/Pittsburgh, is an annual competition that recognizes communications management and skills excellence in the Western Pennsylvania region.