- Nomination by a Founding Member and approval by the Membership Committee.
- Nomination by another member and approval by the Membership Committee.
- Nomination by the IAVA as a result of being part of a winning entry in an affiliated award or recognition program sanctioned by the IAVA.
- Applying directly through our website to provide credentials and industry related exxperience for review and approval by the Membership Committee
Benefits of Membership
As an invitation based organization, membership will be restricted to only qualified professionals. Other benefits will be offered as the IAVA expands.
Judging
Members are eligible to be judges for the competitions sanctioned by the IAVA, a prestigious honor.
Personal Branding
Members can feature their IAVA membership as part of bios, on business cards and correspondence. As candidates need special consideration for inclusion in the IAVA, this should be of great value to members.
Participation in Professional Juries
Members can join various panels overseeing the awards competition's strategic direction, awards competition judging, events committees and others. Committees will be formed as needed, and will encompass the following disciplines:
- Online Media - Web Development and Design, Digital Media,Wireless, Graphic Design, Information Systems, E-Commerce, HD
- Advertising - Print, Television, Alternative, Interactive Strategies, Multi Platform Marketing, Multi Channel Marketing, Promotions
- Fashion - Design, Merchandising, Retail, Interior Design
- Film/Television/Video - Feature Films, Documentaries and Short Films, TV Commercials and Programs, Web Content, HD, Corporate, Industrial, and Other Video Productions
- Photography/Art - Design, Production, Traditional Art, Graphic Art
- Print - Publishing, Writing, Editing, Graphic Design, Design
- Specialty Disciplines - Finance, Business Development, Venture Capital, Other
- Radio - Broadcasting, Programming, Editing, and Development
