DATE: July 2, 2014
MEDIA CONTACT: Ric Barrick, Assistant Director
Office of Public Communications
PHONE: 954-357-8541
EMAIL: rbarrick@broward.org
BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. - Broward County is once again tops in the nation when it comes to its public service campaigns. The County has won 24 awards in the 2014 National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) Awards of Excellence Competition, more than any other locality in the country.
NACIO, an affiliate of the National Association of Counties with members from more than 3,000 counties, parishes and boroughs across the United States, holds the Awards of Excellence Competition each year to honor the best public information and community outreach efforts by local governments in a variety of categories. Recognitions are awarded in two size categories: for county populations of less than 500,000 and for populations of 500,000 and more. Broward County received a total of 24 awards - two Best of Class, six Superior, seven Excellent and nine Meritorious.
A complete list of the winning entries, including the name of the County agency that submitted the entry and the winning Category, follows:
Best of Class:
• "Greater Fort Lauderdale (Broward) Vacation Planner,” Convention and Visitors Bureau, Publications
• "Sunny.org," Convention and Visitors Bureau, Electronic Communications
Superior:
• “WOW (WithOut Walls) Mobile App," Libraries Division, Brochures and Booklets
• "Highlights Newsletter," Parks and Recreation, Publications
• "Library Card Sign-up Month," Libraries Division, News Releases
• "Cultural Quarterly Magazine," Cultural Division, Website
• "BCL eConnections Spotlight," Libraries Division, e-Newsletter
• "Public Education Campaign 9-1-1," Office of Public Communications, Video/Electronic Graphics
Excellent:
• “Can We Speak?” Human Resources Division, Brochures and Booklets
• "Connections Newsletter," Libraries Division, Publications
• "Seal of Sustainability Graphic," Natural Resources Planning and Management, Logos
• "Tutoring Poster," Libraries Division, Special Graphics
• "STOP Child Abuse," Office of Public Communications, Special Graphics
• "Ribbon Cutting Event," Housing Finance and Community Development Division, Special Projects
• "Management Development Kit," Human Resources, Website
Meritorious:
• “Find It All,” Parks and Recreation, Brochures and Booklets
• "Chip LaMarca Accepts AFTA Award," Cultural Division, Speeches
• "Broward.org Responsive Design Website," Office of Public Communications, Logos
• "Take 5 to Stay Alive," Office of Public Communications, Special Graphics
• "Great Days of Rail Travel Exhibit," Libraries Division, Special Projects
• "Dune Restoration Project," Natural Resources Planning and Management, Special Projects
• "Let's Tweet," Office of Public Communications, Twitter
• "E-Newsletter for Citizens," Cultural Division, e-Newsletter
• "Keeping Connected," Water and Wastewater Services, Publications
NACIO has added something new this year. Now all NACIO members are invited to vote for "Best in Class." Two entries from Broward County are nominated for this prestigious award.
If you are a member of NACIO and eligible to vote, click here.
The awards will be presented at the NACIO National Conference on Sunday, July 13, 2014 in New Orleans.
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