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Dear Colleague:

The MerComm Annual Report Competition-the ARC Awards-is the most anticipated and prestigious event of the year. The competition generates international recognition of
outstanding annual reports around the world.

The world's largest annual report competition is also the most respected. We are dedicated to three guiding principles:

First, the competition is totally open. Nominators have the right to see their scores and comments from the judges. The top 25% win the ARC Award. It's that simple and straightforward. Transparency and accountability earn the annual report industry's trust.

Second, the competition is independent. The ARC Awards is the only annual report competition in the world not tied to a magazine or trade association. The judges are free from the influence of advertisers, board members, or sponsors who could hold vested interests in swaying the results. The judging process is designed to guarantee integrity and impartiality.

Third, the competition is fair. Entrants from large and small agencies, companies, and non-profit groups have an equal chance at winning. Budgets are disregarded - insuring balance. Awards are given for overall performance - in other words how well your annual report tells your company story this year.

Submit nominations! Show confidence and pride in your team's efforts. Win an ARC Award, and receive international acclaim for your company or client.

The gala awards ceremony is considered the Academy Awards of Annual Reports.  The giants of the industry are honored for their achievements. You can be among them.

Enter your annual reports—and join the most important annual report competition in the world.

The nomination deadline is May 5, 2008. Wishing you success!

		Cheers,
		Reni L. Witt President

P.S. In accordance with the global stature of the ARC Awards, all winning annual reports were exhibited again at the Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe (Museum of Art and Commerce) in Hamburg, Germany this past October. Over 10,000 visitors came to see “Look Beyond” during the four weeks of this remarkable show. The event was covered extensively by the financial media, including a Section Cover, above-the-fold, major feature in The Wall Street Journal Europe.