Membership

Membership in the IAVA will be opened to qualified individuals to further the mission of the IAVA. New members will be invited to join the IAVA based on the following criteria:

• 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.

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:

• Advanced Media - Web Development, Interactive Strategies, Multi Platform Marketing, Multi Channel Marketing, Digital Media, Wireless, HD
• Advertising - Print, Television, Alternative, Interactive, Promotions
• Fashion - Design, Merchandising, Retail, Interior Design
• Film/Television/Video - Feature Films, Documentaries and Short Films, TV Commercials and Programs, Corporate, Industrial, and Other Video Productions
• Photography/Art
• Print - Publishing, Writing, Editing, Graphic Design, Design
• Specialty Disciplines - Finance, Business Development, Venture Capital, Other
• Radio