Yes, it's time for the 2005 ABA Marketing Network Advertising Awards.

Calling all bank marketers and ad agencies! Increase your visibility and get recognized for your best efforts! Entries are being accepted for the 2005 ABA Marketing Network Advertising Awards. Ad entries for the competition must have been published or broadcast for the first time during calendar year 2004 (except for annual reports). Awards will be presented in the following categories: television, radio, print, website/e-commerce, public relations, and multimedia. Entries will be judged in four asset categories: under $250 million, $250 million to $1 billion, $1 billion to $5 billion, and over $5 billion.

The "Call for Entries" is now available. You may download a copy of the entry form by visiting the ABA Marketing Network website at www.aba.com/marketingnetwork.

The deadline for submitting entries is May 27, 2005. Winners will be recognized at the ABA Marketing Conference in South Beach, Fla., Sept. 7-9.

If you have questions or need additional information, call Koya Bakare toll-free at (800) BANKERS, ext. 5355.