The SMPS National Marketing Communications Awards (MCA) program is the longest-standing, most prestigious awards competition that recognizes excellence in marketing communications by professional services firms in the design and building industry. Now in its 33rd year, this competition is open to both SMPS Members and Nonmembers, US and International Firms. Materials completed between January 2008 and December 2009 will be accepted for the 2010 competition. First-, second-, and third-place and small-firm winners (as appropriate) will be announced on stage at the Awards Gala on July 15, 2010, during the 2010 SMPS National Conference.