Sandy Hillman Communications, Crosby Marketing and Abel Communications Are Top Winners at PRSA ‘Best in Maryland’
Sandy Hillman Communications won Best of Show for “The National WWI Museum and Memorial WWI Centennial” while Crosby Marketing Communications and Abel Communications each won six program and component awards at the PRSA Maryland chapter 2019 Best in Maryland gala December 4. The Maryland Chapter presented awards in 23 categories and presented six professional awards.
WBAL-TV Anchor Deborah Weiner served as emcee for the following presentations:
Professional Awards
- Lifetime Achievement – Barb Clapp, Barb Clapp Advertising & Marketing, LLC
- Paul E. Welsh Award for Maryland’s Top Mid-Career PR Pro – Emily McDermott, Van Eperen
- Educator of the Year – David Marshall, Ph.D., APR, Morgan State University (in photograph with others from Morgan)
- Rising Star – Lorianne Walker, Abel Communications
- PR Team – Planit: Christina Perry, Ashlene Larson, Nikki Bracy, Jennifer Donahoe, Harry Hammel, Kendall Dougherty
- Volunteer of the Year – Dianna Fornaro, APR Chair, Chesapeake Employers’ Insurance Company
Best in Maryland Awards Winners
Components
Annual Reports
Best in Maryland – 2018 Annual Impact Report, The Nature Conservancy Maryland/DC
Best Use of Influencer Communication
Best in Maryland – LiveAbode Influencer Campaign, Planit and Royal Building Products
Award of Excellence – Facebook Live Somos Baltimore Latino, Maryland Auto Insurance
Creative Tactics – Assoc/Nonprofit/Govt
Best in Maryland – “Best Foot Forward” Employee Engagement Socks, LifeBridge Health
Creative Tactics – For Profit
Best in Maryland – Lyft Ride Smart Maryland, Abel Communications
Editorial/Op-Ed Columns/Story Placement
Best in Maryland – Byline Series: You Can Do What with a Library Card?, The Cyphers Agency
Award of Excellence – National Apartment Association Op-Ed Program with Robert Pinnegar, Abel Communications
Magazines/Newsletters – Digital
Best in Maryland – Johns Hopkins’ Hopkins on Alert Newsletter, Johns Hopkins Medicine
Media Relations – Assoc/Nonprofit/Govt
Best in Maryland – Flying Queens Make the Hall of Fame, Abel Communications & Harrison Communications
Award of Excellence – Poe Baltimore, Coster Communications, Ltd.
Award of Excellence – ASK4ME: Two Prongs to Promote the New Bay Plate, The Cyphers Agency
Media Relations – For Profit
Best in Maryland – Cirque du Soleil: Crystal – Baltimore, Weinberg Harris & Associates
Award of Excellence – BrightFarms Series D Funding Announcement, Abel Communications
Podcast
Best in Maryland – A Valuable Perspective: Roland Park Place, Weinberg Harris & Associates
PSAs
Best in Maryland – National Recovery Month, Crosby Marketing Communications, a Capitol Communicator sponsor
Publications
Best in Maryland – MPT 50th Anniversary History Book, Maryland Public Television
Award of Excellence – JHU Press 2019 Scholarly Journals Catalog, Johns Hopkins University Press
Research/Evaluation
Best in Maryland – Exploring the Spirit of Sagamore Brand, Van Eperen, a Capitol Communicator sponsor
Social Media – Assoc/Nonprofit/Govt
Best in Maryland – MDOT SHA Explains Winter Weather Safety, MDOT State Highway Administration
Award of Excellence – 13 Folds of the American Flag, Crosby Marketing Communications
Videos
Best in Maryland – Fighting the Celiac Monster, Crosby Marketing Communications
Award of Excellence – Deal Island: Maryland’s Green Suit of Armor, The Nature Conservancy Maryland/DC
Websites
Best in Maryland – Baltimore City Health Department “U=U Maryland”, Devaney & Associates and Chase Brexton Health Care
Award of Excellence – Thank-A-Vet Web App, Crosby Marketing Communications
Campaigns
Community Relations
Best in Maryland – Toyota Promotes ‘Mobility for All’ with Girls Scouts of Northeast Texas, imre
Award of Excellence – Maryland Health Connection Open Enrollment 6, Sandy Hillman Communications
Events and Observances < 7 days
Best in Maryland – Vintage Festival, A. Bright Idea
Award of Excellence – BrightFarms Share the Harvest, Abel Communications
Award of Excellence – Grand Opening – Springwell Senior Living’s The Homestead, Clapp Communications
Events and Observances > 7 days
Best in Maryland – The National WWI Museum and Memorial WWI Centennial, Sandy Hillman Communications
Integrated Communications
Best in Maryland – BGE’s Natural Gas Safety Campaign, BGE
Award of Excellence – Victories for Veterans, Crosby Marketing Communications
Marketing
Best in Maryland – Great Escape New Business Campaign, Chesapeake Employers’ Insurance Company
Award of Excellence – Len the Plumber Magnet Postcard Campaign, Victory-360, LLC
Multicultural
Award of Excellence – Los Taxes Mailer, Maryland Auto Insurance
Public Service
Best in Maryland – Victories for Veterans PSA Campaign, Crosby Marketing Communications
Award of Excellence – HASA Hearing Hospitality, Abel Communications
Award of Excellence – Vectren “Don’t Be That Guy” Public Safety Campaign, Devaney & Associates
Reputation/Brand Management
Best in Maryland – Maryland Philanthropy Network Rebrand, Clapp Communications
Photography by Coyle Studios
