The 2010 Excellence in New Communications Awards are now open for entries.

The awards are organised by the Society for New Communications Research (SNCR), a global non-profit research and education foundation focused on the study of development in new media and communication.

The awards are in six categories and recognise the work of individuals and corporations, nonprofit, educational and media outlets that are pioneering the use of social and mobile media, as well as marketing, public relations and advertising.

The SNCR is based in San Jose, California.

The deadline for entries is Friday 10 September 2010.