ASTRA industry awards open for entry - closing date Feb 14, 2011

Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association (ASTRA) is now open for entries to its 2011 ASTRA Industry Excellence Awards.

The awards recognise excellence in the promotion of Australian subscription television industry with a focus on individuals, channels and agencies creating innovative campaigns.

CEO of ASTRA, Petra Buchanan said: "Australia’s subscription television industry is driven by exemplary creative work and dedication by all its contributors."

"ASTRA’s Industry Excellence Awards seek to highlight the efforts of the people involved in the marketing and communications fields – those responsible for taking our message to wider audiences and highlighting the many aspects of the industry," he adds.

The submission closing date is Monday, February 14, 2011.

This year, the event has added a new category for marketing campaigns under $50,000 to acknowledge innovative and effective work executed within limited budgets.

Winners, chosen from the 11 categories, will be announced at the ASTRA Conference on Marrch 29, 2011.

Taking place at the Sydney Convention Centre, the theme for the conference is content matters.

Anne Sweeney, co-chair, Disney Media Networks and president, Disney/ABC Television Group (recently named one of the 50 most powerful women in business by Fortune) has been confirmed as the Channel keynote speaker.

Information about the ASTRA Industry Excellence Awards, categories and entry forms: http://astra.org.au/conference2011/industry-excellence-awards