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Sample News Releases
Announcement of a Special Event Such as a Shopping Mall Exhibit, Library Program, Contest, etc. (Send to all editors, depending on the type of event)
(City, State) -- (Date) -- The Engineers Week Council of (City) has announced it will host (event) on (date) at (location, including name and address). The event is free and open to the public beginning at (time). The event will feature (here list appropriate special guests, free products, and activities). According to chairman (name), the purpose of the event is to, "(Insert quote)." The council expects (number) visitors to attend. The (event) is sponsored by (list local sponsors). National Engineers Week is celebrated throughout the U.S. to raise public awareness and appreciation of engineers and their work. The 2000 national event is led by Honorary Chair Phillip Hall, Chairman and CEO of CH2M HILL, and Chairing Society, American Consulting Engineers Council. ### Announcement of Awards Presentation (Depending on the type of award, send to business/education/metro/science/assignment editor)
(City, State) -- (Date) -- (Name of recipient) of (company, school, etc.) will receive (name of award) for (purpose) from (organization). The award will be presented for National Engineers Week during (event) on (date) at (time) at (location). National Engineers Week is an annual event that increases public awareness and appreciation of engineers and their work. In addition to the (award), National Engineers Week activities here include (list activities). The local program is sponsored by (list sponsors). The 2000 national event is led by Honorary Chair Phillip Hall, Chairman and CEO of CH2M HILL, and Chairing Society, American Consulting Engineers Council. ### Announcement of Engineers Week Banquet (Send to community events or calendar editor)
(City, State) -- (Date) -- The Engineers Week Council of (City) has announced it is planning a banquet to observe National Engineers Week on (date) at (time) at (location). The keynote speaker is (individual, affiliation and topic of remarks if possible). Awards will be presented for (list more important awards). Tickets are (price) and may be obtained by calling (name and daytime phone). National Engineers Week is an annual event that increases public awareness and appreciation of engineers and their work. Here the program is sponsored by (list sponsors). ### Announcement of a Proclamation Photo Opportunity (Send it to business/metro/assignment
editors. A sample proclamation is included in the "How-to Participate" section.
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Opportunity: (Official) to Proclaim (City, State) -- (Date) -- (Title and name) will meet with members of (organization) on (day, date) at (time) in (location) to sign a proclamation declaring (dates) Engineers Week in (city or state). National Engineers Week is an annual event to raise public awareness of engineers and the work they do. Thousands of engineers throughout the U.S. will sponsor a variety of public activities, from technology exhibits to student competitions. In (city) activities include (list of events). The (organization) is (description of organization). National Engineers Week is sponsored here by (list sponsors). The 2000 national event is led by Honorary Chair Phillip Hall, Chairman and CEO of CH2M HILL, and Chairing Society, American Consulting Engineers Council. For more information contact (name, address and phone). ### Back to Media Guide Table of Contents
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