PRSA Colorado Recognizes Excellence in Public Relations with 2015 Gold Pick Awards

DENVER, May 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Colorado Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA Colorado) recognized excellence in public relations with the 2015 Gold and Silver Pick Awards at its annual awards ceremony on May 7, 2015. The Gold Pick Awards program honors the achievements of individuals and organizations for best practices and high ethical standards in public relations. Forty-three (43) Gold Pick Awards and 13 Silver Pick Awards were presented, in addition to honoring outstanding individuals, small practice and nonprofit efforts.

Awards were presented before about 200 professionals by PRSA Colorado President Cara Crifasi and Fox 31 Denver's Chris Parente and Kathie J., who emceed the event.

"The Colorado PR community is vibrant, talented and creative, and on behalf of the PRSA Colorado Board, I would like to congratulate all of our amazing award winners," said Cara Crifasi, PRSA, president. "We work so hard every year to make special things happen for our clients and organizations, and rarely take a moment to enjoy our accomplishments. The Gold Pick Awards grant us an opportunity to celebrate our successes and those of our friends and colleagues."

Special Award Winners

• Swede Johnson Lifetime Achievement Award: Pete Webb, Webb Strategic Communications
• Public Relations Person of the Year: Michelle Ellis, Orapin Marketing + Public Relations
• Business Person of the Year: Meg VanderLaan, MWH Global
• Joe Fuentes Rookie of the Year: Amber DiGiallonardo, Linhart Public Relations
• Mentor of the Year Award: Kristin Yantis, Malen Yantis PR
• Chapter Service Award: Margaret Fogarty, Farm Credit
• Public Relations Team of the Year: Denver Union Station – Sage Hospitality, Dunn Communications, Larimer Associates, Dovetail Solutions and Aiello Public Relations

Grand Gold Pick & Small Practice Award Winners:
The Grand Gold Pick is awarded to the "best in show" campaign(s) earning the highest overall score. The Small Practice Award is awarded to the solo/small practitioner earning the highest overall score for a campaign.

• Cutter Communications/JKD & Company: Dr. Beim Goes to Sochi
• Jane Dvorak, APR, Fellow PRSA: National French Fry Day Turns Heavenly

Nonprofit Award:
The "best in show" awarded to the nonprofit organization earning the highest overall score for a campaign.

• Novitas Communications | Smart Colorado: Can You Spot the Pot? Campaign to Raise Awareness of Marijuana Edibles

See a full list of Gold and Silver Pick winners here.

About PRSA Colorado
The Public Relations Society of America (www.prsa.org) is one of the nation's largest associations for the professional practice of public relations. The Colorado Chapter (www.prsacolorado.org), headquartered in Denver, has more than 430 members. The Chapter provides timely and profession-specific educational programs, information and networking opportunities to all of its members, which include professionals at all levels working at local and national public relations agencies, corporations, government offices, universities, and nonprofits, as well as independent PR practitioners.

MEDIA CONTACT

Claudia Morlan, Elmore Public Relations
832-725-6884 or [email protected]

SOURCE PRSA Colorado

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