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Frequently Asked Questions

Do all members get voting rights, even to meetings they can not attend?
ALL dues paying members of the IAWTV have voting rights and get to vote even if they cannot attend a meeting in person. The IAWTV does not use member meetings for formal voting because it is important that everyone have the opportunity to participate equally, especially on anything that needs member approval. Our member meetings are an opportunity to dialogue directly with the organization’s leaders.
Do I have to be a member to submit my series for an IAWTV Award?

Not at all! The submission process for the IAWTV is completely separate from the membership and the general public will have access to it.
However, becoming a member does grant you the benefit of actually being able to vote on the IAWTV Awards nominees as well as a discount on submissions.

How can I join the IAWTV
Details and the membership application form can be found on this page.
After you submit your application form, you will be re-directed to IAWTV's secure payment site, where you will have to pay your first year's annual membership dues before continuing. Annual membership costs $90 USD.
We try to get new applications processed weekly, but since we are still a volunteer-run organization, the application process might take up to 4 weeks.
Where are IAWTV meetings held?

The majority of the current IAWTV membership lives in Los Angeles and New York, so the organization has been hosting meetings in these cities as they are the most convenient to the majority of members. We also have a growing membership body located around the Austin, TX area and are beginning to see meetings take place there as well.

It’s important to keep in mind that the IAWTV is fairly new and growing as a formal organization, so we have been holding member meetings to work through important issues of building the organization that members hope to be a part of. The IAWTV makes every effort at its meetings to provide members who do not live in these areas an opportunity to participate via conference call or live stream/chat. Members are also welcome to contact the IAWTV with any specific questions they may have regarding member meetings.

As the IAWTV membership grows there will be more opportunity for meetings in other cities around the world. This is dependent on new members outside of the existing major membership areas who want to help foster local groups of like-minded web professionals by being proactive in creating meet-ups and mixers in their areas to help strengthen the organization and increase the voice of those outside of the more traditional industry centers.

Who can join the IAWTV?

Anyone who is a professional in the web television industry, and/or agrees to promote and further the cause of the IAWTV, and/or agrees to abide by the organization’s Bylaws is welcome to join the IAWTV.

What's in this for me? Do I have any say in the organization?
Now is a great time to become a member. You’ll have the opportunity to choose your level of participation. Some members are very active as board members, helping on committees, or running peer groups. Other members come to the events the academy promotes or puts together. Some share their knowledge and expertise on the Member Forum. And a few simply like putting their IAWTV membership on their resumes. It really depends on what you want to get out of it.

The funds collected in the form of dues are managed by the Board and the Executive Director. Board Members are elected by the membership to lead the organization and the Executive Director is chosen by the Board. The long term goal is to collect the resources necessary to hire full-time staff to help run the day-to-day aspects of the organziation, but for the time being everyone is volunteering.

The money each member pays in dues first goes toward the support of general business operation costs: insurance, office space and supplies, legal and accounting fees, insurance fees, website fees, etc… As the organization grows it will have more funds available to create more events, workshops, mixers, and other resources for members to enjoy.