Following is a step-by-step procedure for entering.

NOTE: You must pay for three or more awards at one time to secure the multiple entry discount.

Step 1: Prepare to Enter
-Review categories and criteria
-Jot down the category number and title
-Note the parameters (Research, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation) and restrictions (word limits)
-Set aside time to prepare and submit your entries

Step 2: Register/Log in
-Establish username (email address)
-Establish password (your selection)

Step 3: Create/Manage Your Account
-Fill in all fields
-Click [Save]

PRIMARY ACTION CHOICES FROM ALL SCREENS = MANAGE ENTRIES, MANAGE ACCOUNT, VIEW AWARDS, PAY FOR ENTRIES PURCHASE DUPLICATES, LOG OUT

Step 4: Manage Entries
-You can search your entries, edit, delete or print the project profile sheet for the entry from this screen
-Click [+ new entry] to add new entries
-Fill in the entry form for each entry
-Upload up to three graphics to represent the entry. YOUR ENTRY IS NOT COMPLETE - IT MUST STILL BE PRINTED AND MAILED!
-Fill in three lines of text that will appear on the award if the entry is selected. Be sure to double check what you type in because this is what will be on the award.
-Click [Save]
-Once all entries are entered, proceed to PayPal checkout by clicking [Pay for Entries] - options = credit card or check.
-You will receive a confirmation email once complete.

Step 5: Print Your Project Profile Sheet
-Click [Print] to the rights of your entry on the Manage Entries page.
-Review it thoroughly. If you must repair your entry, X out of the print view, return to Manage entries and select [Edit] to make changes.
-Print your project profile sheet and insert it as the first page of your entry binder.

Step 6: Mail Your Entry
-Please mail your entry to:

PRAM PRism Awards
c/o Meagan Coughlin
United Way of Lowndes County
501 Seventh Street North, Suite 5
Columbus, MS 39701

YOUR ENTRY MUST PHYSICALLY BE RECEIVED BY 5 P.M. ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 OR ELSE YOU WILL NOT QUALIFY FOR THE AWARDS PROGRAM.

Step 7: Order Duplicate Awards
-If your entry wins an award, you may return to the site and click [Purchase Duplicates] to order additional awards. Be sure to double check what you type in because that is what will appear on the duplicate(s).