IABC Quill Awards

Gold Quill Awards

The IABC Gold Quill Awards is the only program that honours communicators on a global scale.

For the past 55 years the image of a golden feather symbolising a quill pen has been a universal icon for excellence.

Rewarding excellence. Recognising the best. 

The IABC Gold Quill Awards are the mark of global distinction and are the highest level of professional acknowledgement within the business communication profession.

They inspire us to push the boundaries of our craft, they foster innovation, and they encourage us to merge strategy with creativity to deliver communications that make an impact.

Distinguish yourself and the work of your team.

The awards celebrate communication excellence by recognising innovative, strategic work that delivers significant business results as measured against a seven-point scale of excellence.

Prepare your entry for prestigious recognition.

Enter across 28 categories across four divisions:

  1. Communication Management

  2. Communication Research

  3. Communication Training and Education

  4. Communication Skills

Entries open in November each year.


Bronze Quill Awards

The Bronze Quill Awards celebrate the state winners of the Quills Awards program, showcasing our incredible local talent. 

Entrants into the global Quill Awards program are evaluated by two independent judges.

The highest acclaimed winners are recognised with Gold Quills at the annual IABC world conference held in North America.

The next achieving entrants are awarded Silver Quills at the regional APAC Fusion conference.

Finally, the Bronze Quill Awards recognise all state winners who scored above five. These awards are presented at an annual event hosted by IABC Victoria.

Find out how IABC Victoria can help you to elevate your communication career.