The PACE Awards are mid-Michigan's highest honor of public relations activities and are awarded annually to practitioners who, in the judgment of their (out-of-state) peers, have successfully addressed a contemporary issue with exemplary professional skill, creativity and resourcefulness. More than 300 organizations have been recognized for excellence in public relations over the past two decades. Non-profit organizations, corporations and public and private agencies in Clinton, Eaton, Genesee, Gratiot, Ingham, Jackson, Livingston and Shiawassee counties can submit entries.

Mark your calendars for the 2012 PACE Awards Ceremony held Thursday, April 19, 2012, at the Lexington Lansing Hotel. Gallery of Entries opens at 4:30 p.m. and the ceremony begins at 6 p.m. The Lexington Lansing Hotel is located at 925 South Creyts Road, Lansing, MI.

PACE Award entries are due by Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 5 p.m. LATE entries are due by Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 5 p.m. with an additional $25 late fee per entry. Entries must be hand delivered or mailed to PACE Committee at Rizzi Designs, 1141 N. Pine Street, Lansing, MI 48906.

To apply ONLINE and for more information on categories, sponsorships, and guidelines, visit www.cmprsapaceawards.com