FPRA celebrated the best of the best in public relations programming at the 2014 Golden Image Awards on August 12, 2014. Below is a list of the winners. Photos from the awards gala can be viewed here. Congratulations to Suzanne Sparling, APR, CPRC on wining the 2014 John W. Dillin Award; Laura Puerto, APR on winning the Doris Fleischman Award; and to Tina Banner, APR, CPRC on being named the 2014 Member of the Year!
DIVISION A
PUBLIC RELATIONS PROGRAM
Dick Pope All Florida Golden Image Award
StarMetro Electric Bus Campaign
Kelly Robertson; Tom Derzypolski; Amanda Handley
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Golden Image Award
KUA Cumbie Canine Court
Chris M. Gent, APR, CPRC; Kayla Torpey; Kissimmee Utility Authority
Award of Distinction
NMEDA National Mobility Awareness Month Campaign
evok advertising; National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association
Flowers for Alzheimer’s Fundraiser
Lila Ivey; Lisa Varner
Judges’ Award
Flowers for Alzheimer’s Fundraiser
Lila Ivey; Lisa Varner
PUBLIC SERVICE
Golden Image Award
Don’t Miss the Signs Campaign
Sachs Media Group
Change for Change Campaign
City of Tallahassee
Award of Distinction
I’m In Campaign Launch
Moore Communications Group
Community Conversations on Transportation
Cynthia Lambert, APR; Mary Ann Horne; MetroPlan Orlando
INSTITUTIONAL
Golden Image Award
StarMetro Electric Bus Campaign
Kelly Robertson; Tom Derzypolski; Amanda Handley
Award of Distinction
SWFAS and Lee Mental Health Become SalusCare
Kevin B. Lewis, SalusCare, Inc.;
Todd Cordisco, SalusCare, Inc.;
Susan Bennett, APR, CPRC, Susan Bennett Marketing & Media, L.C.
CareerSource Florida Rebrand
CareerSource Florida Region; Moore Communications Group; Team Ideas
Judges’ Award
SWFAS and Lee Mental Health Become SalusCare
Kevin B. Lewis, SalusCare, Inc.;
Todd Cordisco, SalusCare, Inc.;
Susan Bennett, APR, CPRC, Susan Bennett Marketing & Media, L.C.
Healthy Minds. Healthy Community Mental Health Awareness Walk
Jessica Boles
PUBLIC INFORMATION
Golden Image Award
Florida KidCare Back to School Campaign
Sachs Media Group
Award of Distinction
Celebrating UCF’s First Doctors
UCF News & Information
CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS
Golden Image Award
Mass Killing Averted: Communicating a Campus Crisis
UCF News & Information
Florida High School Athletic Association
Sachs Media Group
Judges’ Award
Mass Killing Averted: Communicating a Campus Crisis
UCF News & Information
INTERNAL
Award of Distinction
CR3 Retirement Announcement Internal Communications Plan
Duke Energy Corporate Communications; Crystal River Nuclear Plant
Health First Fights the Flu
Jeni Hatter; Laura Manning; MTN Advertising
The Branding of the REALTOR® Association of Greater Fort Myers and the Beach
Samantha Scott, APR; Tiffany Whitaker
PROMOTIONAL / MARKETING
Golden Image Award
The Porch Light
Jerry Haag; Bryan Gunn; Katy Martin
Award of Distinction
Mega CPE Conference
Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Rock & Roll Heaven Self Promotion Campaign
Sachs Media Group
Judges’ Award
Mega CPE Conference
Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Award of Distinction
Opposition to Florida Speed Limit Legislation
Karen Morgan, APR; Kevin Bakewell, APR
SPECIAL EVENTS
Golden Image Award
Drive Electric Orlando Launch Event
Curley & Pynn
Award of Distinction
Ford ARTcycle
Moore Communications Group
Running from the cops never felt so good!
Marie Kennedy; m.creativepr; Sixth Annual Cops & Joggers 5K
Footsteps to Freedom Event
City of Tallahassee; Leon County
Judges’ Award
Running from the cops never felt so good!
Marie Kennedy; m.creativepr; Sixth Annual Cops & Joggers 5K
OTHER
Award of Distinction
PACE Love That Dress! 5
CONRIC PR & Marketing | Publishing; Connie Ramos-Williams; Kendra Sutton
DIVISION B
PRINTED TOOLS OF PUBLIC RELATIONS
Grand Golden Image Award
Savor South Walton Champion Awards
Angela Vaughn, Jon Ervin
ANNUAL REPORT
Golden Image Award
Florida Healthy Kids Annual Report
Sachs Media Group
Award of Distinction
Rayonier Sustainability Report
Taproot Creative; Rayonier
BROCHURE
Golden Image
Goodwill Manasota Veterans Resource Guide
Yen Reed
Award of Distinction
Meet YOU in South Walton
Carley McMillian; Pamela Watkins; Shannon Hagen
Judges’ Award
Meet YOU in South Walton
Carley McMillian; Pamela Watkins; Shannon Hagen
Goodwill Manasota Veterans Resource Guide
Yen Reed
MAGAZINE
Golden Image Award
Florida A&M University: A&M Magazine
Alonda Thomas; Kanya Stewart; Charles Collins
Award of Distinction
florida.HIGH.TECH 2013
Curley & Pynn
LCBA Res Gestae Magazine
CONRIC PR & Marketing | Publishing; Connie Ramos-Williams; Nanci DuBois
Judges’ Award
Florida Hospital Best in Care Magazine
Florida Hospital Best in Care Team
NEWS RELEASE
Golden Image Award
SWFAS and Lee Mental Health Become SalusCare
Kevin B. Lewis, SalusCare, Inc.;
Todd Cordisco, SalusCare, Inc.;
Susan Bennett, APR, CPRC, Susan Bennett Marketing & Media, L.C.
Community First Cares Foundation News Release
Maria Coppola, APR, CPRC
Award of Distinction
I’m In News Release
Emily Read; Terrie Ard
Nik Wallenda Grand Canyon Training
Visit Sarasota County
Judges’ Award
NETC Navy College Office Survey Release
Ed Barker
SWFAS and Lee Mental Health Become SalusCare
Kevin B. Lewis, SalusCare, Inc.;
Todd Cordisco, SalusCare, Inc.;
Susan Bennett, APR, CPRC, Susan Bennett Marketing & Media, L.C.
Reginald Hardee News Release
Chris M. Gent, APR, CPRC; Kayla Torpey; Kissimmee Utility Authority
SPECIALTY ITEM
Golden Image Award
Savor South Walton Champion Awards
Angela Vaughn; Jon Ervin
Award of Distinction
Don’t fear the Finger – Three Year Campaign
Ginya Carnahan, APR, CPRC
Catch the Rhythm
Sandra Manning; Lavonia Jones; Lorin Pratt
Judges’ Award
Don’t Fear the Finger – Three Year Campaign
Ginya Carnahan, APR, CPRC
Savor South Walton Champion Awards
Angela Vaughn; Jon Ervin
Catch the Rhythm
Sandra Manning; Lavonia Jones; Lorin Pratt
OTHER
Golden Image Award
Lucy & Leo’s Brand Style Guide
Taproot Creative; Lucy & Leo’s Cupcakery
Award of Distinction
2013 Business Ethics Award Application for Ted Todd Insurance Agency
Gail M. Dolan; Ted A. Todd
Judges’ Award
2013 Business Ethics Award Application for Ted Todd Insurance Agency
Gail M. Dolan; Ted A. Todd
Brightway Insurance Pitch to Kiplinger’s
Marjorie Comer; Jason Mudd, APR; The Axia Public Relations Team
Lucy & Leo’s Brand Style Guide
Taproot Creative; Lucy & Leo’s Cupcakery
NMEDA National Mobility Awareness Month Dealer Toolkit
evok advertising; National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association
DIVISION C
AUDIO / VISUAL / ONLINE TOOLS OF PUBLIC RELATIONS
Grand Golden Image Award
Change for Change PSA
City of Tallahassee
ONLINE AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT
Golden Image Award
Ocala/Marion County VCB Social Media Engagement
evok advertising; Ocala/Marion County Visitors and Convention Bureau
Award of Distinction
Springs Instagram Contest
Michele Sager; Allen Yarbrough; Robyn Felix
PlayStation 4 Launch on SCEA Blog Wins the Hearts and Minds of Gamers
Rebeca Mueller; Voce Communications
Disney Parks Blog Live Coverage of the Monstrous Summer ‘All-Nighter’ 24-hour Event
Rebeca Mueller; Voce Communications
Get on the Love Boat
Tiffany Whitaker; Matt Mernin; Samantha Scott, APR
I Love Perdido Key Facebook
Perdido Key Chamber & Visitors Center; Ideawörks
Judges’ Award
BEach Social
Angela Vaughn; Jon Ervin
ONLINE PROMOTION
Golden Image Award
Ricky Carmicheal Racing Social Engagement Campaign
Sachs Media Group
ONLINE NEWSLETTER
Award of Distinction
FCCI Corporate Citizenship Report
FCCI Insurance Group, Marketing & Corporate Communications
VIDEO – INTERNAL
Award of Distinction
Health First Associates Go Kung Flu Fighting
Jeni Hatter; Laura Manning; MTN Advertising
VIDEO – PUBLIC SERVICE / MORE THAN ONE MINUTE
Golden Image Award
Footsteps to Freedom Documentary
City of Tallahassee; Thomas Bronakoski; Leann Watts Williams
VIDEO – PUBLIC SERVICE / ONE MINUTE OR LESS
Golden Image Award
Change for Change PSA
City of Tallahassee
Award of Distinction
SWFAS and Lee Mental Health Become SalusCare
SalusCare, Inc.;
Waterman Broadcasting;
Susan Bennett, APR, CPRC, Susan Bennett Marketing & Media, L.C.
Judges’ Award
SWFAS and Lee Mental Health Become SalusCare
SalusCare, Inc.;
Waterman Broadcasting;
Susan Bennett, APR, CPRC, Susan Bennett Marketing & Media, L.C.
Change for Change PSA
City of Tallahassee
VIDEO – INSTITUTIONAL
Golden Image
“Goodwill Thanks You” Video
Communications and Development Department, Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida
Award of Distinction
CS&L CPAs Recruiting Video
CS&L CPAs
Judges’ Award
“Goodwill Thanks You” Video
Communications and Development Department, Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida
CS&L CPAs Recruiting Video
CS&L CPAs
VIDEO – PROMOTIONAL / MARKETING
Golden Image Award
StarMetro Summer Wheels Pass
City of Tallahassee
Judges’ Award
StarMetro Summer Wheels Pass
City of Tallahassee
WEBSITE
Golden Image Award
CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion Website Redesign and Rebranded Redesign
Laura Byrnes, APR; CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion
Award of Distinction
Southwest Florida Water Management District Springs Website
Carrieann Adkins; Don Weaver; Robyn Felix
PRESENTATION
Award of Distinction
CFWI Webinar
Southwest Florida Water Management District; Mary Margaret Hull; Danny Kushmer
OTHER
Golden Image Award
DCPS Flexible Benefits Plan Reference Guide
FBMC Benefits Management
Award of Distinction
The Hipp Goes Digital
Alisha Kinman
DIVISION D
STUDENT PROJECTS IN PUBLIC RELATIONS
PUBLIC RELATIONS CAMPAIGN
Golden Image Award
Rebranding Campaign for the Imogene Theatre
Eileen Perrigo; Wellspring Public Relations Staff