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# Buzz in Baltimore: News from Groove, Maryland Zoo, MGH, Vitamin and GKV
- URL: https://capitolcommunicator.com/buzz-in-baltimore-news-from-groove-maryland-zoo-mgh-vitamin-and-gkv/
- Published: 2015-10-12T19:29:02.000Z
- Updated: 2021-03-25T17:08:30.000Z
- Author: Jeffrey Davis
- Tags: PR, Agency, Awards, #Import 2026-10-08 18:46

**Baltimore-based Groove was recognized as “Design & Development Firm of the Year”** during the third annual Baltimore Innovation Awards. Other award winners included Tech Community Leader of the Year: **Jen Meyer** for updating the Betamore vision;  
Scientist of the Year: **Hal Weaver** of the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory for his involvement in Pluto research; Artist/Creative Group of the Year: Light City Festival; Tech Startup of the Year: Citelighter; and Tech Business of the Year: Mindgrub. [See the full list of winners here](http://technical.ly/baltimore/2015/10/02/baltimore-innovation-week-awards-2015/?utm%5Fcontent=buffer85ece&utm%5Fmedium=social&utm%5Fsource=twitter.com&utm%5Fcampaign=buffer).

**Allyson Lauer joined The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore** as membership sales and marketing manager, responsible for growing and supporting the Zoo’s 12,000+ member families.

**A**t MGH **three are hired and two promoted.** The new employees are **Ryan Maloney**, digital media specialist; **Allison Randall**, senior interactive art director; and **Kim Short**, public relations account executive. Promotions: **Lindsey Halpin**, to account director, and **Marah Schmitz** to account manager.

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**GKV in Baltimore announced three new hires**: **Katie Wilkens**, digital marketing analyst (left); **Karen Kowalewski**, assistant account executive (center) and **Courtney Dick**, digital project coordinator (right).

**Baltimore agency Vitamin and five-year client Saint Agnes Hospital** will provide an inside look at an integrated marketing campaign to promote the hospital’s Comprehensive Breast Center during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The presentation, hosted by the PRSA Maryland Chapter, [is scheduled for Oct. 21 at Erickson Living in Catonsville](http://www.prsamd.org/get-connected/events/raising-brand-awareness-preference-through-an-integrated-campaign/?ref=capitolcommunicator.com). Presenters will include: **Kirstan Cecil**, director of marketing and communications, Saint Agnes Hospital; **Justin Blome**, marketing manager, Saint Agnes Hospital; **Amanda Karfakis**, President/CEO, Vitamin; and, **Nikki Bracy**, senior account executive, Vitamin.