League of American Communications Professionals
The League of American Communications Professionals LLC is an association established in 2001 in order to create a forum within the public relations industry that facilitates discussion of best-in-class practices within the profession while also recognizing those who demonstrate exemplary communications capabilities. As part of this goal, LACP hosts a free monthly newsletter distributed via e-mail and quarterly competitions that target various disciplines within the communications field. Currently, more than 30,000 subscribers receive the monthly newsletter, which shares best practices; provides tools, tips, and resources to professionals; and hosts various forums to discuss industry trends and challenges. The quarterly competitions routinely include hundreds of entries from some of the most recognized organizations throughout the world.
Competition Calendar
| Competition Period | Competition Name | Details | Winners List | Previous Winners |
| Winter 2013 | 2012 Impact Awards Strategic Communications Competition | Call for Entries: Jan. 1 - Apr. 26, 2013 | Winners Announced May 13, 2013 | http://www.lacp.com/2011impact |
| Spring 2013 | 2012 Vision Awards Annual Report Competition | Call for Entries: Mar. 1 - May 31, 2013 | Winners Announced July 15, 2013 | http://www.lacp.com/2011vision |
| Summer 2013 | 2012 Spotlight Awards Global Communications Competition | Call for Entries: Jul. 1 - Sep. 27, 2013 | Winners Announced October 28, 2013 | http://www.lacp.com/2012spotlight |
| Fall 2013 | 2013 Magellan Awards Communications Campaign Competition | Call for Entries: Oct. 1 - Nov. 22, 2013 | Winners Announced January 6, 2014 | http://www.lacp.com/2012magellan |
| Winter 2014 | 2013 Inspire Awards Corporate Publishing Competition | Call for Entries: Jan. 1 - Feb. 14, 2013 | Winners Announced March 31, 2013 | http://www.lacp.com/2011inspire |
Best Practices Reports and Narrative Evaluation Services
LACP develops several reports annually that focus on the best practices within certain disciplines. Examples include the annual report best practices report and the employee communications best practices report, both of which have become staples within the communications industry. Narrative evaluations are also produced in order to provide individual clients with feedback.Communications Tools
LACP has developed several tools to benefit professional communicators including PR Tools 2012, which includes 25+ PR templates and 60+ "how-to" PR guides on CD.Membership
LACP membership is available to communications professionals working at least 20 hours per week. Students and retired PR pros are also eligible.Participating Organizations
Nine of the top 10 largest members of the Fortune 500 have participated in LACP competitions. Those in the Top 100 include:Exxon Mobil ∙ Wal-Mart ∙ Ford Motor ∙ GE ∙ Citigroup ∙ AIG ∙ IBM ∙ HP ∙ Bank of America ∙ Home Depot ∙ McKesson ∙ Verizon ∙ Altria ∙ State Farm Insurance ∙ P&G ∙ Dell ∙ Boeing ∙ Costco ∙ Pfizer ∙ Johnson & Johnson ∙ MetLife ∙ Anthem ∙ AT&T ∙ Time Warner ∙ Lowe's ∙ United Technologies ∙ Walgreens ∙ Wells Fargo ∙ Intel ∙ Lockheed Martin ∙ Motorola ∙ Caterpillar ∙ Archer Daniels Midland ∙ Allstate ∙ Sprint Nextel ∙ Lehman Brothers ∙ Disney ∙ Prudential ∙ Sysco ∙ American Express ∙ DuPont ∙ Johnson Controls ∙ Delphi ∙ The Hartford ∙ Tyson Foods ∙ Cisco ∙ HCA ∙ Federated ∙ Coca-Cola ∙ Aetna ∙ MassMutual ∙ Abbott Laboratories ∙ Comcast ∙ Merck ∙ Raytheon ∙ Nationwide ∙ Washington Mutual